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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.

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Nicholas Schwieterman, left, confers with Dayton attorneys Scott Calaway, center, and Marc Ross during a motion hearing Friday at Mercer County Common Pleas Court. Security was much in evidence as people filed through a metal detector before entering the courtroom. Nearly 50 people were turned away because there was not enough space.

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