Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Fort Loramie family on cutting edge of draft horse industry
By Abigail Miller
FORT LORAMIE - It's been nearly a century since the Barhorst family of Fort Loramie imported their first Belgian stallion.
Since then, the family has created a multi-generational legacy within the draft horse industry by constantly improving their herd and winning countless awards at various fairs across the country. [More]
By Dave Stilwell
ST. HENRY - Trivia buffs will have to comb through the records to find the last time a St. Marys football team was held below 80 yards rushing.
Let's just say, it doesn't happen very often.
St. Henry took advantage of a couple scoring opportunities in the first half and then played keep-away in the second half, blanking the Roughriders 17-0 Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in the first-ever meeting between the two schools. [More]
Obituaries on August 19th, 2023
Donald Othmer Braun, age 84, of Granville Ave., Minster, passed away of natural [More]
With a smile that could light up a room and a charisma that was simply infectio [More]
Paul Axe, 94, of St. Marys, died 7:05 P.M. Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his son's residence in New Bremen. [More]
Dennis L. Bonifas, age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in his home. [More]
Local pictures on August 19th, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 19th, 2023
CELINA - Two people were sentenced on Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on a variety of drug and theft charges.
Terry Dawn, 48, Berne, I
First day for staff is Monday, school starts Wednesday
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members met this week to handle staffing issues and other business before the start of the new school year.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Philothea Road between Wessel and Tangeman roads in Butler Township will be closed for up to five weeks starting Tuesday for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
On the ropes, Flyers rally in fourth to beat Redskins
WAPAKONETA - The excitement is starting right away this year.
Marion Local was pushed to the limit in its footballseason opener Friday night at Wap
CELINA - Celina's offense struggled and Versailles made the Bulldogs pay on a few big plays, sending them to a 26-0 season-opening loss at H.B. Hole Field.
MINSTER - Last year, Fort Loramie was a more experienced squad than Minster, and it showed as it defeated Minster twice, 39-27 and 35-19.
This year Minster starts with more experienced team, and the Wildcats achieved a 41-28 victory at Memorial Field on Friday in a game punctuated by big plays.
ROCKFORD - The first half was a bit of a struggle for Parkway on offense.
Crestview jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead and briefly had the running
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
Baylen Blockberger put Coldwater ahead with a 49-yard touchdown pass to AJ Harlamert late in the second quarter and the Cavaliers started off the football season with a 29-12 win over Kenton at Cavalier Stadium.