Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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.
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 as temperatures begin to 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°
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - County officials are seeking additional safety measures from the Ohio Department of Transportation at State Route 118 and Frahm Pike after a recent fatal two-vehicle crash at the intersection.
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved executing a letter from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart and Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey requesting a safety review of the intersection from ODOT District 7 in Sidney. [More]
By Tom Haines
CELINA - Celina's defense was good enough to keep it in the game for 3 1/2 quarters, but then Fort Recovery stepped up and the Bulldogs' offense stalled out.
The Indians pulled away in the fourth for a 36-28 girls basketball win at the Fieldhouse Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on February 8th, 2023
Donald W. Rowe, 93, a longtime resident of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Commu [More]
Ricky Lee Henline, 67, of St. Marys, OH died 1:12 a.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. [More]
Lois E. Stammen, age 100, born June 12, 1922, in New Bremen, Ohio, to Irwin & A [More]
Marilyn "Skeet" M. Hicks, 69, of St. Marys, OH died 4:00 a.m. Sunday February 5, 2023 at her residence. [More]
Marilyn C. (Schwieterman) Moeder, age 87 of Englewood, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. [More]
Glen Albert Wurster widowed husband and beloved father and grandfather died Monday January 30, 2023 in Bonita Springs, FL at the age of 96. [More]
Mary Ann Briner, 88, Celina, died Feb. 6, 2023.
Services are pending at Lehma [More]
Cecelia Anderson-Carvalho, 85, St. Marys, died Feb. 2, 2023, in Miami, Florida. [More]
Carl G. Van Den Bosch, age 95, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
Velma D. Brandes, age 103 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after a short stay at the Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on February 8th, 2023
Subscriber stories on February 8th, 2023
MINSTER - A busy construction season is on tap in Minster as several big-ticket projects have been included in this year's $41.9 million appropriations ordinance approved by councilors Tuesday night.
Rockford awards contract to firm to demolish tower
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed a resolution to award a combined $473,900 for several contracts for the village's water tower rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
CELINA - People will soon be able to drink alcohol outdoors in a designated outdoor refreshment area in Celina after the city's proposal was approved by the state department of commerce.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners on Tuesday signed a resolution recognizing Congenital Heart Disease Awareness week from Feb. 7-Feb. 14.
Fort Loramie defeats Marion Local in overtime contest
MARIA STEIN - Defensive might have been an understatement in describing Tuesday's Fort Loramie-Marion Local girls basketball contest.
"Ten-to-ten at halftime. You can't get any more defensive than that," said Marion Local coach Beth Streib.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys locked up the Western Buckeye League regular season wrestling title with a 57-21 win over Bath on Tuesday night in Bath Township.