Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
Creek gets new life
Project aims to reduce flooding, improve water quality
By Nancy Allen
A public tour of a restored portion of Beaver Creek at the Mercer County Elks golf course on U.S. 127 will be held on July 2.
The event, hosted by the Mercer County Ag Education Series, will be available for signup until the 60 slots available have been filled, said Ag Solutions Coordinator Theresa Dirksen. [More]
Naumann wins tour stop at Oaks
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's Ellen Naumann won her age division match via tiebreaker as the Lima Junior Golf Association summer tour played at The Oaks in Lima on Tuesday.
Naumann and Kalida's Grace Miller each shot a 5-over 77 in the girls' 16-18 division. Going with a scorecard tiebreaker, Naumann got the nod for her first victory on the summer tour. [More]
Obituaries on June 10th, 2020
Jimmy Ables
Jimmy C. Ables, age 96, of Spring Valley, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Nothburga 'Butch' Geise
Nothburga (Butch) Geise, age 94, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Rev. Frederick Lang
Fr. Frederick Lang, C.PP.S., died peacefully at 12:50 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2 [More]
Local pictures on June 10th, 2020
Subscriber stories on June 10th, 2020
Childhood immunizations drop
Closed doctors' offices, fear of coronavirus blamed
WAPAKONETA - Fewer childhood immunizations have been administered during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting U.S. children at an increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, a local health official said.
Marion teacher raises discussed
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local teachers could receive a 1% raise for the 2020-2021 school year.
School board members on Monday approved a memorandum of
No new area COVID-19 cases reported
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer or Auglaize County on Tuesday.
The Mercer County Health District in a news release reported 235 confirmed cases, 178 people who have recovered, 42 pending tests, 821 negative test results, seven hospitalizations and eight deaths from COVID-19.
Area Republicans co-sign letter critical of DeWine
CELINA - The Mercer County Republican Party is a co-signer of a letter criticizing Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's administration's public health orders that signatories believe hurt the state's economy.
Parkway Schools to see major cuts in state funds
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools will see a roughly $200,000 cut in state funding for the remainder of the fiscal year and officials expect see a more than $600,000 cut each year in fiscal years 2021-2024.
Amazing Athletes
'Phenomenal'
If anyone could truly be the face of St. Marys girls basketball, Nikki Miars would be the choice.
The 5-9 wing could do it all in her four seasons
Amazing Athletes
'Hometown hero'
A captain for legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, a professional baseball career and a coach for two World Series championship teams.
Galen Cisco did all of that and more after graduating from St. Marys in 1954.
Baseball gets underway for the summer
Coldwater opened its summer baseball season against Fort Loramie at Veterans Field on Tuesday. Due to a scheduling error, the Coldwater varsity playe
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