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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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Obituaries on November 6th, 2024
Eddie W. Fishbaugh, 79, of Celina, OH died 3:26 p.m. Monday November 4, 2024 in the emergency department of the Mercer Co. Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH. [More]
Ronald L. Hemmelgarn, born in Celina, Ohio, on August 6, 1941, passed away on October 28, 2024. [More]
Wade Gordon, 89, of Saint Marys, died 5:22 P.M. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Stories on November 6th, 2024
COLDWATER- Voters in the Coldwater Exempted Village Schools district on Tuesday narrowly defeated a five-year, additional 0.5% traditional income tax by a mere 38 votes. [More]
CELINA - Voters on Election Day overwhelmingly passed an additional five-year, 1-mill property tax levy for the newly established Mercer County Joint Ambulance District. [More]
COLDWATER - Coldwater voters on Tuesday approved an additional 0.5% income tax levy, increasing the overall income tax rate from 1% to 1.5%.
Unofficial final results show 53.81% or 1,390 votes were cast in support of the levy and 46.19% or 1,193 votes against it.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, successfully fended off a challenge from Keith Mundy, D-Parma, on Tuesday, winning another two-year term representing the U.S. 5th Congressional District.
CELINA - Voters in Ohio's 84th District overwhelmingly re-elected incumbent Rep. Angie King, R-Celina, by 83.81%, or 43,867 votes on Tuesday, per unofficial election results.
All village and township fire and emergency medical services, mental health and school levies passed in Auglaize County during Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial Auglaize County Board of Election results.
CELINA - Several levies were approved by voters on Tuesday in Mercer County.

Center Township
Center Township voters approved a 0.35-mill property tax renewal levy that funds parks and recreation.
Etzler, Blasingame and Broering keep Coldwater on solid path
COLDWATER - For the three seniors on Coldwater's volleyball team, it's a chance to bring home the program's first state title.
Morgan Blasingame,
Local pictures on November 6th, 2024