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.
CELINA - The Celina Police Department plans to send out extra officers and close Lake Shore Drive on April 8 in an effort to protect the public as much as possible amid the total solar eclipse.
Mercer County's population is projected to double on April 8 with the arrival of stargazers from across the country. City officials worry the visitors may snarl traffic, raising the risk of accidents and significant delays for locals. [More]
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority has landed another state grant that will bankroll nearly 75% of a 16.5-acre land acquisition near Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.
MENDON - The longtime owner of a motorcycle shop and other buildings in downtown Mendon expressed exasperation at the stunted state of the village at Tuesday night's regular council meeting.
CELINA- A St. Marys man was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly two years in prison on escape and drug possession charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
ST. HENRY - Village councilors at this week's regular meeting reviewed a lease agreement with a Kentucky weather radar company looking to install a radar system in St. Henry.
