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.
ST. MARYS - Officials are considering replacing a trio of flashing red strobe lights in the city after learning they violate the Ohio Revised Code.
St. Marys city engineer Craig Moeller on Monday told traffic committee members Robin Willoughby, Bob Fitzgerald and John Bubp that he looked into the matter after learning other cities are dealing with possible legal issues over the strobe lights placed within the red lights. [More]
Editor's note: Names of those participating in the experimental program have been changed.
Nearly two-thirds of the incoming inmates at the Mercer County Detention Facility test positive for drugs.
Frederick, 32, was one of them. He started doing drugs eight years ago; five years ago heroin took over his life. He was in jail last year when his youngest child was born. [More]
CELINA - A proposal to repeal a half percent income tax for police and fire services and replace it with a new income tax that also funds street repairs is gaining steam.
CELINA - After a tight first half, Celina dominated the third quarter and then held off Defiance's fourth-quarter comeback before pulling away for a 54-42 Western Buckeye League victory on Monday night at the Fieldhouse.
VAN WERT - Coldwater got off to a strong start at Van Wert, but it was the homestanding Cougars that finished strong.
The Cavaliers were up by 15 points midway through the second quarter before Van Wert got hot and rallied to pick up a 48-46 win at the Cougars Den on Monday night.
