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.
MONTEZUMA - County officials are installing six acres of wetlands at Montezuma Club Island wastewater treatment plant in a bid to further enhance the quality of discharge that flows into Beaver Creek and ends up in Grand Lake.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency-approved three-year pilot test, set to commence this summer, will assess the effects of adding wetlands close to the plant's four lagoons, county sanitary director Kent Hinton revealed to the newspaper. [More]
COLDWATER - Elder abuse most often takes place in the home, a local expert said.
Area Agency on Aging 3 Volunteer Coordinator Ann Meiring on Friday spoke at Coldwater Library about the signs and effects of elder abuse and how people can fight the problem.
