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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.

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Saturday, June 21st, 2014

Local academy helps struggling teens succeed

Program offers online classes with teachers assisting students

By Doug Drexler

CELINA - Daniel "Ray" Harrell was just coasting through classes at Coldwater High School, probably doing enough to graduate by his fourth year.

"(I was) getting by with friends," said the 17-year-old. "I did enough to get by."

When his mother and stepfather divorced, Harrell was left with a hard choice. His mother, Linda Brunswick, was moving to Wapakoneta, but he wanted to stay in Coldwater and live with his stepfather, Dave Brunswick. [More]

Obituaries on June 21st, 2014

Judith Ann Seger

Judith Ann (Simon) Seger, 72, Yorkshire, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]

Norman Wierwille

Norman G. "Ez" Wierwille, 80, of New Knoxville, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]

Local pictures on June 21st, 2014

Subscriber stories on June 21st, 2014

St. Marys carjacking suspect caught

A man who carjacked an elderly woman's vehicle and stole money from her early Friday afternoon was captured by law enforcement just hours later, according to St. Mary's Police Chief Mark Ernst.

Inmate allegedly strikes corrections officer

CELINA - An inmate at the Mercer County Detention Facility faces a possible felony charge after he struck a corrections officer Thursday afternoon.

Bulldogs get past the Wildcats

CELINA - The Minster ACME team responded to tie Celina in the sixth after the Bulldogs finally touched up Wildcat pitcher Peter Falk for a run in the fourth.

Cavaliers win tournament opener

Friday's Local Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater opened play in its Summer Slam ACME baseball tournament with an 11-1 five-inning win over Elida on Friday evening.

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