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.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Rileigh Baumer will be continuing her running career in the NAIA, signing a national letter of intent on Wednesday to join the track and cross country programs at the University of Saint Francis located in Fort Wayne.
Baumer said she was looking for a team similar to the one at St. Henry, and she found it with the Cougars. [More]
Fort Recovery's Paige Guggenbiller committed to Ohio State on Monday to compete in a sport she's never tried.
Guggenbiller, who was a three-sport athlete in volleyball, swimming and track for the Indians, is joining the Buckeyes' rowing team despite never picking up an oar. [More]
NEW BREMEN - When choosing colleges, Noah Kelly and Alayna Ross looked for educational fit to go along with their athletic prowess.
The New Bremen seniors made their commitments on Wednesday. Kelly will continue his football career at Ohio Northern in Ada. Ross will head to Morristown, Tennessee, to play softball at Walters State Community College. [More]
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country, its highest showing yet in National Rural Health Association's annual ranking.
CELINA - Throwing a solar eclipse party is no ordinary feat, especially since this will be the first time in nearly 220 years that the area is in the path of totality during the celestial spectacle on April 8.
MINSTER- Memorial Stadium's bleachers and press box will be demolished and replaced beginning sometime next month, according to Minster Local Schools Superintendent Josh Meyer.
The Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association announced its All-Ohio honors for Division III and IV boys basketball on Wednesday with several area athletes earning honors.
