Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 2:19PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
Obituaries on July 15th, 2011
David Brincefield, 69, Celina, died July 14, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]
Joseph Scott Clark, 40, Spencerville and formerly of Lexington, Ky., and Newark, died July 14, 2011, in Lima. [More]
Betty Evelyn Jenkins, 85, Celina, died at 9 a.m. July 14, 2011, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Stories on July 15th, 2011
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Area school districts took a cut in state funding in the recently passed biennium budget, but the wound isn't as deep as many had thought and all said they were prepared for the knife. [More]
Celina
CELINA - City income tax collections are estimated at $3.7 million this year, $1.05 million over last year, according to city auditor Emily Stewart.
Minster's Randy Houseworth wins state lifting competition for cops, firefighters
MINSTER - The portrayal of portly, donut-eating cops crumbles after shaking hands with Randy Houseworth.
At 6-foot, 2-inches tall, the 325-pound Minster police chief already is a towering man and a recent weightlifting achievement truly makes him a standout.
CELINA - Downtown business owners may face stricter regulations when putting up new signs.
The Celina Design Review Commission met Thursday night to begin discussing possible changes to the city's sign code.
St. Marys River
A northwest Ohio company underbid two local companies for a job to remove logjams in the St. Marys River.
J&M Excavating of Cloverdale submitted a bid of $63,496 to pull out logs and other debris from the river that winds through Blackcreek, Dublin and Union townships in Mercer County. [More]
CELINA - The Celina Police Department on Thursday seized a "substantial amount" of heroin and $10,000 cash from a home located in the 300 block of S. Brandon Avenue.
Good Shepherd Ministries, Dayton, founded by Minster native Dale Nieberding, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving people who have histories of incarceration and substance abuse.
2011 District 4 ACME Championship Series - Game One
ST. HENRY - With both teams having their top pitchers fresh, the first game of the District 4 ACME championship best-of-three series was a dandy.
Minster's Austin Knapke outdueled Coldwater's Eric Schmackers and the Wildcats' Ryan Hoying provided the big hit in a 3-1 victory over the Cavaliers.
Just by taking a quick glance at the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League team statistics, it isn't difficult to figure out why the Grand Lake Mariners struggled to a 9-15 record going into the All-Star break.
Kings Royal
One year ago at about this time of year, Tim Shaffer went on a tear where the Aliquippa, Penn., sprint car driver was nearly unbeatable. Included in the mid to late-season surge, which featured an incredible 21 wins, was a victory in the illustrious Knoxville Nationals.
Local pictures on July 15th, 2011