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Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

A female Mallard duck - like the one pictured above - and her brood of ducklings were led to safety Sunday from the northern edge of Celina to Grand Lake by numerous good-hearted residents. The adventure included stopped traffic, a sewer rescue and battles with various four-legged animals looking for a feathery snack.

Related online story:

Ducking trouble

Bob Chaney doesn't have a shimmering green neck or bright orange webbed feet, but he recently resembled a papa Mallard duck.

Chaney climbed to the [More]

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