Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 11:35AM EST until December 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
By Betty Lawrence
The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing a number of post offices in Ohio as a cost-saving measure, post office officials announced this morning.
Listed for possible closure are more than 3,000 post offices in nearly 400 U.S. cities, including 11 in Ohio. Postal managers and executives in the Cincinnati District Office plan to meet next week with congressional representatives to discuss branches that are at risk of closure in their district. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors Tuesday night approved closing in a portion of the Miami and Erie Canal after considerable discussion on the matter.
After turning down bids on June 23 to enclose a 100-foot section on the north side of Monroe Street, the matter resurfaced and this time passed by a vote of 3-2 with Delores Stienecker and Craig Hoffman casting the dissenting votes. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
After a successful debut last year, the Lefeld Implement Classic bowling tournament returns to Coldwater's Pla-Mor Lanes with expectations of having top Professional Bowlers Association stars and fans attending the event which gets underway Friday with practice and Pro-Ams. [More]
Obituaries on July 15th, 2009
Kenneth R. Block, 55, 100 W. Spring St.,St. Marys, died at 1:11 p.m. July 12, 2 [More]
Thomas W. Kemper, 48, of Chickasaw, died at 12:45 p.m. July 14, 2009, at Paulding County Hospital. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Dr. Scott Allen McIlroy, 59, of Upper Arlington, died July 12, 2009, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Death was due to leukemia. [More]
Mary Piper, 81, 8111 U.S. Route 33, Celina, died at 10:45 p.m. July 13, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Naomi Robbins, 69, 8149 Wabash Road, Celina, died at 3:40 a.m. July 14, 2009, at her residence. [More]
Leigha Nicole Wieman, 26, of 1125 Teaberry Lane, Celina, died at 4:18 a.m. July 14, 2009, at her residence. Death was due to leukemia. [More]
Local pictures on July 15th, 2009
Subscriber stories on July 15th, 2009
The city of Celina's operating resources will continue to dwindle in the coming year, according to early projections presented to council members during a meeting Monday night.
The city of Celina has no intention of installing parking meters as part of an upcoming downtown revitalization project.
In a lengthy legal notice published in The Daily Standard on June 8, the city mistakenly printed that 110 parking meters will be acquired for installation along Main Street.
NEW BREMEN - Local residents are about to learn that they can still get something - unlimited mulch at least for the time being - for free as a result of action taken by village councilors Tuesday night.
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday made their recommendations to the state for appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
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Most nursing homes in Mercer and Auglaize counties received high scores in this past year's annual inspection and survey to determine customer satisfaction.
Tammy and Jason Silliman of Celina have gone into the business of passing along high-quality clothing and gift items to new purchasers.
Pass It On
Eight area young women will be competing in the Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant on Monday at the air-conditioned Celina Fieldhouse. Action begins with a pre-show at 7:30 p.m. and the pageant at 8.
The first Miss Lake Festival Outstanding Teen Pageant is being held in conjunction with the Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant on Monday. Six young ladies will be vying for the title.
MINSTER - If it seems that going to the State ACME Tournament is a given for Coldwater baseball players, it's not that far-fetched of an idea.
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