Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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.

Friday, June 18th, 2021

DeWine: COVID restrictions are removed

Regulations lifted on nursing homes

From staff reports

COLUMBUS - The state emergency in Ohio caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted today, Gov. Mike DeWine announced in a Thursday news release.

DeWine urged those who have not yet been vaccinated for the virus to find a clinic near them by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

The governor also released new information regarding visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Beginning today, the state regulations which describe how visits should occur will be removed. This will allow residents to have more than two visitors and there is no longer a scheduling requirement.

Ohio nursing homes are expected to continue to follow federal guidance from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and both nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be expected to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the release.

A testing requirement remains in effect for staff members who are unvaccinated, and they will need to continue to be tested twice per week.

The Ohio Department of Aging today will begin hosting a series of webinars to ensure facilities have access to information and resources necessary for safe and healthy operations.

More information about the webinars can be found on the department's website at aging.ohio.gov.

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St. Marys gets electric vehicle charging stations

ST. MARYS - Charging stations for electric vehicles were installed Thursday in St. Marys, a move city officials hope will make the area more appealing to day trippers and puts the city in line with a growing number of municipalities installing electric vehicle chargers to meet demand. [More]

Redskins hold off Bulldogs

ST. HENRY - For once, the Celina ACME baseball team hit the ball really well. But the Bulldogs needed more.

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Family denies sewage problem

CELINA - A local family wants the Mercer County Board of Health to overturn an October 2020 order to replace their septic system that was declared a public health nuisance after water samples from a nearby catch basin showed E. Coli and other contaminants.

Attendance is huge at Fort Recovery's Harvest Jubilee

FORT RECOVERY - Large crowds gathered Thursday night at Ambassador Park for the annual Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee.

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Commissioners OK contracts for work

CELINA - Mercer County commissioners approved contracts for road striping and herbicide application throughout the county.

Commissioners accepted

House of Hope to get new roof

CELINA - A county-owned faith-based recovery house for women is in line for a new metal roof that will be paid for with a combination of county and grant dollars.

Man faces several charges

CELINA - A Celina man who had previously been charged with domestic violence has been charged with several felony charges including burglary, abduction and domestic violence.

Bruns picks up victory at Hickory Sticks

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Fort Recovery's Jalyn Bruns picked up her second victory on the Lima Junior Golf Association's Foster and Welch Open held Thursday at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert.