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.
ST. MARYS - Fire investigators are looking into a possible arson that nearly destroyed an abandoned home at 17424 Koenig Road early Sunday morning.
According to an Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office spokesperson, the blaze was incendiary in nature and began in the living room area of the house. [More]
Today is Election Day, and voters will determine their party's nominations for numerous local, state and national spots up for grabs at the November general election, as well as the fate of local levies.
MARIA STEIN - A four-run second inning by St. Henry possibly had people thinking Monday's softball showdown between the Redskins and Marion Local Flyers could be a different story than the regular season's.
CELINA -Three runs in the top of the first inning proved to be the difference as Minster departed Montgomery Field with a 6-2 win over Celina in a non-conference baseball game on Monday afternoon.
Jonathan Schmitz singled home Justin Albers for the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth as the Marion Local baseball team defeated visiting St. Marys 4-3 on Monday.
ST. MARYS - Two local midwives strive to build relationships with women that last beyond the time of childbirth while doing their part to ensure that mothers and babies stay healthy and happy.
