Officials set winds at 120 mph
By WILLIAM KINCAID and TOM STANKARD
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MERCER COUNTY - Strong storms that swept through Mercer County on Sunday afternoo [
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CELINA - The full cost of the storm is still being assessed, but some businesses affected by Sunday's tornadoes have already managed to reopen or plan to soon, while others may be closed for weeks to make repairs.
As Cheryl Martinez and her family walked upstairs from their basement on Sunday, they were shocked by the extent of the damage to their St. Anthony home after a twister had swept through the area. [
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By NANCY ALLEN and TOM STANKARD
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At least 20 livestock buildings and numerous other farm structures were damaged and an undetermined number of livestock perished during Sunday's tornado that swept through western Mercer County.
Officials say watch out for out-of-town repairers who pass through area
CELINA - County residents and business owners recovering from storm damage are urged to beware of scams and know how to handle an insurance claim.
Cheryl Parson of the Better Business Bureau in Lima said the days after a natural disaster can bring out unscrupulous contractors.
CELINA - In the aftermath of the storm and the resulting school closure, several Celina students on Monday put on their working gloves and got to work picking up debris scattered on the ground.
A number of area businesses were busy on Monday selling a variety of supplies needed by residents after two tornadoes had ripped through Mercer County on Sunday.
Council gets update on lawsuit over state income tax changes
FORT RECOVERY - Mayor David Kaup opened Monday's council meeting by sending thoughts and prayers to the victims of Sunday's tornadoes and offering Fort Recovery's services if Celina officials needed additional aid during recovery efforts.
MONTEZUMA - A pedestrian was injured this morning after being struck by a Ford hatchback just east of the intersection of state routes 219 and 703, sheriff's officials said.
Husband and wife coach Cavs to state for 1st time in 20-plus years
As soon as the winning kill bounced on the Eastwood side of the floor at Lake High School on Saturday, Mike Etzler, the Coldwater assistant coach, sprung out of his seat next to head coach Nikki Etzler to celebrate the victory with his wife.
New Bremen is the only team from the Midwest Athletic Conference without a state championship.
That may change in a matter of days.
Two Cardinal teams - the 1959-60 boys' basketball team and the 2005 softball team - reached state but fell just short.
Celina baseball coach Andy Mikesell met Bill Miller at Montgomery Field on Monday morning to view the aftermath from Sunday's tornado.
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