Obituaries: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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.

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Obituaries on March 4th, 2015

Ralph Ording

Ralph U. Ording, 87, St. Henry, died on March 2, 2015, at his home.

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Stories on March 4th, 2015

Celina Tent plans $2.1M expansion

Public input sought on use of federal funds for county projects

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking public input on the use of federal funds for several projects including a $2.1 million expansion of a local tent business.

Network launched to keep businesses, police in touch

CELINA - Businesspeople have a new way to stay abreast of scams, thefts or other issues and to communicate more easily with the Celina Police Department.

Minster to join in Miami-Erie Canal study

MINSTER - Despite one councilman's objections, Minster will join other communities in a study to improve the Miami-Erie Canal.

Council members Tues

County OKs contracts for road materials

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved contracts with eight companies for various materials the county will use in the coming months for road repairs and improvements.

Ag sales, consulting venture launched

Heit-Field Group deals with dairy, beef businesses

COLDWATER - It will be business as usual that now the newly formed The Heit-Field Group LLC opened March 2, according to the owners.

Doug Heitkamp,

Cavaliers open tourney with big victory; Panthers fall to Falcons

Division III Boys Basketball Sectional at St. Marys

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