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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Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Local home sales rebound
By Doug Drexler
Home sales and house values are increasing in Mercer County, data shows.
County auditor Randall Grapner said he has seen a growing economic confidence reflected in sales of existing single-family homes.
  "We know the economy went off in 2008, and 2009 was soft. November (2008) is when everything went in the tank," Grapner said, mentioning the national economic crisis and the bank bailout under president George W. Bush. [More]
Obituaries on December 7th, 2013
Paul Griesdorn
Paul J. Griesdorn, 76, Osgood, died Dec. 6, 2013, at Celina Manor.
He was born Dec. 22, 1936, in Newport, to Frank and Carrie Holthaus Griesdorn. [More]
Cynthia Miller
Cynthia Miller, 65, St. Marys, died Dec. 5, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, [More]
James Schoenlein
James J. "Jim" Schenlein, 82, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 6, 2013, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 7th, 2013
Hospital's nativity a longtime tradition
COLDWATER - In the decades he worked at Mercer County Community Hospital, Dr. Robert Albers saw momentous changes to the facility and to medical care. However, one constant remained - the nativity set.
Industrial park expansion to start in spring
A nearly $1 million expansion of the Marion Township Industrial Park that will add 22 acres of ground and new infrastructure is expected to begin in May.
St. Henry dominates third quarter
Redskins break open tight game with 17-1 run against 'Riders
ST. MARYS - Eric Rosenbeck challenged his star player during halftime and the entire St. Henry boys basketball team responded.
After an uninspiring first half of play, St. Henry dominated the third quarter and rolled to a 56-42 victory over St. Marys on Friday night at Murotech Court.
Cardinals open MAC play with loss to Tigers
NEW BREMEN - Big-game experience helped the Versailles boys basketball team shake off a sluggish first half and rally for a 58-47 victory over New Bremen on Friday night in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Cardinal Gymnasium.
Heindel hits game-winner at the buzzer for Parkway
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Matt Heindel's buzzer-beater in the paint allowed Parkway to earn a 47-46 win over Temple Christian on Friday at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
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