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.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
By Abigail Miller
CELINA -The bald eagle, now a fixture in the Grand Lake region, has one of the more miraculous comeback stories within wildlife conservancy.
"They really are a wildlife conservancy success story," said Marne Titchenell, the wildlife program dir [More]
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A historian and writer with an abiding passion for seminal events that shaped the trajectory of the area and nation has been chosen to helm the Mercer County Historical Society.
Caitlyn Clark of Greenville assumed her new part-time role as historical society director on June 1. She will also continue working as the capital campaign manager of the Darke County Historical Society and the Garst Museum, home to The National Annie Oakley Center, in Greenville. [More]
Obituaries on June 5th, 2024
Marilee S. Eversman, a lifetime resident of the New Knoxville area, entered ete [More]
Delores Rose Lennartz passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. [More]
Vincent Eugene "Vince" Blossom, 65, of Rockford, passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 in a tragic motorcycle accident. [More]
Lori Ann Brunswick, age 61, of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Monday, June 3, 2024 at her home in Maria Stein. [More]
Shirley A. (Bensman) Veach, age 95, of Richmond, Ind., formerly of Minster, Ohi [More]
Timothy "Tim" A. Hittle, age 60, of Celina and formerly of Union City, Ohio, pa [More]
Local pictures on June 5th, 2024
Subscriber stories on June 5th, 2024
MINSTER -Village councilors on Tuesday night moved to ban the sale, growing or processing of cannabis in Minster, joining a list of other area communities that have taken similar action in recent months.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday heard second reading of legislation to regulate the location and appearance of solar panels on residential properties.
WAPAKONETA- Auglaize County commissioners recently welcomed Michael Siebenaler as the new county development coordinator.
Siebenaler was born and raised in Bryan and lived in Bowling Green for 15 years prior to coming to New Bremen in 2005, he said.
Free passes haunt Grand Lake in opening loss to Joes
CELINA - Walks and hit batsmen can come back to haunt a baseball team.
Grand Lake experienced that in its 2024 Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League opener, as Hamilton took advantage of free passes to pick up a 7-4 victory on Tuesday night at Montgomery Field.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
James Niemeyer scored on a two-out error in the bottom of the eighth and Minster walked off a 6-5 ACME baseball win over Marion Local at Hanover Street Park on Tuesday.