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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 31 at 3:09AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, Wayne, and Franklin Counties. In Ohio, Butler, Darke, Mercer, and Preble Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Special Weather Statement issued January 31 at 4:52AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Fog will reduce visibilities this morning. Conditions will vary from location to location with locally dense fog in spots. Motorists should prepare for rapid changes in visibility and allow extra time to reach your intended destination. The fog is expected to improve by mid morning.

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Celina resident Phillip R. Schmidt is flanked by attorneys Steve Mielke, at left, and Steven Diller prior to sentencing Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. The 60-year-old Schmidt, who has numerous health issues, will serve 13 years in prison for his role in the drug-related death of a local woman in June.

Related online story:

Celina man sent to prison for reckless homicide

Phillip Roy Schmidt is headed to prison for 13 years after an unsuccessful bid to withdraw his Alford guilty plea, obtain new court-appointed attorneys and head to a jury trial. [More]

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