Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Ronald H. Winner, age 84 formerly of Fort Loramie, Ohio, of Leesburg, FL died on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday turned out the 2025 budget that reflects a 5.4% increase from last year's appropriations and grants 2.5% cost-of-living raises to the county's 100-plus employees.
After months of investigation into the 2023 Rockford fire, officials have closed the case, citing insufficient evidence
ROCKFORD - Following a lengthy investigation by the state fire marshal that took over a year, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office has closed an investigation into a fire that decimated an auto repair shop and defunct bar and grill in Rockford in the spring of 2023. [More]
CELINA - A 25-year-old Celina man was spared jail time after pleading guilty to assault for biting his girlfriend's chin, an attack that left the woman needing stitches.
WAPAKONETA - A 26-year-old Minster man was charged this week with felony child sex crimes in Auglaize County Municipal Court. Brett M. Reeves was charged with one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony; and one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony.
A Shelby County teen with autism was reported missing Tuesday night, leading to a widespread search and the issuance of an endangered child alert for Shelby and surrounding counties before the child was located by Tipp City police early Wednesday morning.
With Allen East having picked up victories over both teams earlier, Parkway and Coldwater looked to pick up a win as the two Mercer County wrestling teams faced off in the final match of a triangular meet on Thursday night at the Palace. [More]
