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.

Friday, December 27th, 2019

Suspect's image on video

From staff reports

ST. MARYS TOWNSHIP - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male who reportedly broke into a garage and stole several items on Christmas night.

The incident happened in rural St. Marys Township at about 10 p.m., according to a news release. The male forced his way into the attached garage of a home and took several items. Information on the specific items that were taken is not being released to protect the integrity of the case.

Video of the male suspect and his vehicle was captured by the home's security cameras and has been posted on the ACSO's Facebook page as two separate videos. The public is being asked to review the footage and, if anyone knows the suspect's identity or recognizes the vehicle, to call 419-739-6565.

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LFA to buy 30 acres for wetlands

Clean Ohio fund money, line-item dollars to pay for $629,000 project

CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority officials on Thursday approved buying 30 acres of land to construct wetlands between Chickasaw Creek and Little Chickasaw Creek for a total cost of $629,000. [More]

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Student traffic safety stressed

Boy walking to school struck

CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale urges parents to impress upon their children the importance of basic safety precautions when walking to school in the wake of a recent accident that left a boy with minor injuries.

OSHA cites, fines contractor in worker's death

ST. HENRY - A Fort Wayne business has been cited for a serious violation that resulted in a worker's death in August at a St. Henry poultry farm.

County board confirms Nov. 5 election

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections officials this week reported they had completed an audit of votes cast in the Nov. 5 general election, confirming the accuracy of the results.

Boy hit by car, injured

COLDWATER - A child was transported to the hospital with a possible leg injury after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday.

At about 11:30 a.m., an 8-year-old boy attempted to cross North Seventh Street to get to Greenland Estates, according to Coldwater Police Chief Jason Miller.