Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2021
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Local health officials are asking for patience as Mercer County residents struggle to schedule appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Ohio Department of Health on Friday also announced staff at Mercer County school districts will be eligible for vaccination the week of Feb. 8. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2021
Jimmy E. Slone of St. Marys, OH went home to the lord on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the age of 67. [More]
Delores M. Schmitz, age 84, of St. Henry, died Friday January 29, 2021, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Mary "Marilou" Richey Wuebbenhorst, 86, died on Jan. 28, 2021.
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Mark A. Kuhr, age 67, of Celina passed away at 3:50 pm on January 27, 2020 at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. [More]
Herbert L. Kaiser, 91, Coldwater, died on Jan. 28, 2021, at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on January 30th, 2021
Subscriber stories on January 30th, 2021
Heavy snow and wind are expected for Mercer and Auglaize counties over the weekend, with state officials advising caution for those planning to travel Saturday night and Sunday.
Minster takes MAC lead with victory over St. Henry
MINSTER - With a minute to go in the first half, the St. Henry boys basketball team had itself a tie game.
Midway through the third quarter, the Redskins were down 10.
CELINA - It's tough to have a cold shooting night, especially when the other team is hotter than a firecracker.
Defiance shot 60% from the floor i
ST. MARYS - With four players in double figures, St. Marys pulled away from Elida in the third quarter and rolled to a 72-38 victory on Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Compiled By Tom Haines
Dylan Hughes scored 22 points and became the fifth 1,000-point scorer in Parkway High School history as the Panthers rolled to a 73-37 win over New Knoxville at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford on Friday night.