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 22nd, 2011
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2011
Timothy L. Siemer, 45, St. Marys, died at 2:55 p.m. July 20, 2011, at The James Cancer Center, Columbus. [More]
Samantha Jo Pettit Burk, 15 months, died July 15, 2011.
She was born April 5, 2010, to Shawn M. Burk of Celina, and Julie Pettit of Waverly, who survive. [More]
Stories on July 22nd, 2011
Hot Lake Festival weekend may keep emergency crews busy
Emergency crews are on high alert this weekend for the Celina Lake Festival as temperatures soar into the 90s for the sixth consecutive day.
Celina
Joe Whitney is cultivating his legacy by preserving the history of area farming and his family's contribution to the profession.
The Whitney family hosts an annual plow day so farmers can bring their antique tractors and work the fields. [More]
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County Commissioner Doug Spencer is the new athletic director for St. Marys City Schools.
The board approved hiring Spencer during a special meeting Wednesday night. He will replace Joe Bline, who resigned a few weeks ago.
CELINA - A Rockford woman believes the county's logjam removal efforts aren't thorough and fail to prevent future flooding along the St. Marys River.
CELINA - Club Oasis is reopening under new ownership and management this Lake Festival weekend.
The club, located at 201 S. Main, officially opens tonight after being closed for almost a year.
CELINA - Although he has only had two games at Jim Hoess Field this year, it didn't take long for Jensen Painter to get reacqauinted with the facility.
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2011