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.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
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Brian and Kelly Anderson stand with family and supporters on Friday after the Mercer County Probate Court hearing to finalize their adoption of 2-year-old Maddy. In the group are, first row from left, Trey Anderson, Alex Anderson, Joel Anderson and Kate Anderson; second row, John Huffman, the birthmother's attorney; Molli Schleucher, Mercer County Guardian Ad-Litem; Mary Spurlock, Maddy's birth mother; Kelly Anderson; Breah Anderson; Aiden Anderson; and Judge James Rapp, who finalized the adoption; and third row, Maddy; Brian Anderson; Jay Anderson; Susan Eisenman, the Andersons' attorney; and Judge Mary Pat Zitter, who issued the adoptive placement order on March 31.

Related online story:
CELINA - Brian and Kelly Anderson have finalized the adoption of 2-year-old Maddy after a monthslong dispute with Allen County Children Services that went all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court. [More]
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