Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 7:21PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:38PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A few hours of light snow are expected late this evening, mainly after 8 pm. While accumulations will be light, some challenging travel conditions may develop given the cold temperatures.
Additional snow may linger through Monday morning with accumulations remaining light. However, increasing winds and very cold temperatures will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting late this evening, continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Thousands came to Gordon State Park in the Roaring 20s
By William Kincaid
CELINA - In the early 20th century, Gordon State Park drew revelers from far and near to the northeastern shoreline of Grand Lake with its thrilling rides, massive dance hall and other glitzy attractions.
The 13-acre amusement park built in 1924 near what is now the Villa Nova housing subdivision outside St. Marys operated for nine glorious years until the Depression and a string of calamities brought about its demise. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  For a week in August, Mercer and Auglaize County will become a hotbed for professional bowling.
The Professional Bowlers Association Central Region tour hits the Grand Lake area starting today as Minster's Community Lanes hosts the Kremer Roofing Central Classic today through Thursday, with most of the bowlers then making the short trek to Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater for the Bowlerstore.com Central Classic Friday through Sunday. [More]
Obituaries on August 6th, 2024
Gail "Bill" William Kite, age 88, of New Bremen, Ohio, passed away peacefully a [More]
Larry R. Louck, 87, of Portland, IN, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2024 peace [More]
Angie K. Dixon, age 60, of Celina, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Local pictures on August 6th, 2024
Subscriber stories on August 6th, 2024
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors on Monday approved resolutions establishing accounts for incoming grant money to be used for an upcoming water tower project.
CELINA- Plaza Bowling Lanes in Celina is closing and the business is up for sale, its owners announced on Monday.
Owners Mary and Ron Cisco inten
CELINA- A Wapakoneta man was arrested in Celina on Friday after allegedly assaulting his mother and stabbing another person, first with a spoon and then a fork.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone! I hope all is well. Was it me, or did it get really hot this last week?
This kind of weather does set up for some fun times out on the lake. Jet skiing, boating, swimming and tubing helps with keeping cool.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys picked up its first girls golf dual match win of the season in defeating Marion Local 210-215 at Northmoor on Monday morning.