Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing. Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning. The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
School staff talks to children after murder; parents given tips on how to make kids feel safe
By Margie Wuebker
FORT RECOVERY - Authorities have released the crime scene where the bodies of 70-year-old Robert Grube and his 47-year-old daughter Colleen Grube were found Wednesday morning.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey confirmed reports that cruisers and criminal investigation units left the 2216 Burrville Road scene around 9 p.m. Thursday. Motorists driving up and down the road between state Route 119 and Fort Recovery-Minster Road will no longer see bright yellow tape surrounding the perimeter. [More]
CELINA - A local food pantry has terminated its contract with the West Ohio Food Bank so workers can minister to those in need of food.
CALL Food Pantry on Brandon Avenue in Celina now will rely on non-government assistance and donations, director Rev. Tim Clutter said this morning. [More]
CELINA - An engineer with an Alaskan-based corporation says the company still wants to build a manure digester in Celina and has found a way to secure a tax credit.
CELINA - The construction timeline of two proposed solar energy plants at the Celina Renewable Energy Center has been pushed BACK until next year, while the status of a planned algae/manure digester remains unknown.
MINSTER - Band instruments now have a home, thanks to the efforts of a senior en route to the top Girl Scout award.
Megan Timmerman recently earned the Gold Award after building a wall unit of shelves for the band room at the suggestion of superintendent Brenda Boeke.
CELINA - City councilwoman Angie King wants parks and recreation director Jeff Fortkamp to create diverse park programs to generate extra revenue so the department can become more self-sufficient.
For the longest time, Brian Wolf didn't spend much time reminiscing about his high school athletic career, which is ironic because for those who witnessed it or played against him, it was an experience that is pretty difficult to forget.
Buckeye Central's head football coach Jason Ratliff described his team as a bunch of farm boys. That could also be an accurate description of the Marion Local Flyers.
