Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 4:54AM EST until January 31 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued January 30 at 3:42AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Sub-zero temperatures and wind chill values are expected this morning. While most locations will have values in the negative single digits, some isolated temperatures and wind chills will briefly be as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero.
Today 13° Today 13° -7° -7° Tomorrow 14° Tomorrow 14° -4° -4°
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
St. Henry, Minster levies pass
By Daily Standard Staff
By MARGIE WUEBKER and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Voters in the Minster and St. Henry school districts approved levies at the polls Tuesday.
Minster, which has been dealing with financial problems for two years, now has an income tax - the first in the school's history - after voters endorsed the 1/2 percent measure by a vote of 1,037 in favor and 856 opposed (55.75 percent to 44.25 percent). [More]
Giesige, Zehringer, Spencer win races
Mercer County auditor - Mercer County commissioner - Auglaize County commissioner
By Daily Standard Staff
By TIMOTHY COX
and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Mercer County Auditor Mark Giesige claimed a narrow victory over Republican challenger David Kaiser in voting Tuesday.
Mercer County Republican Commissioner Jim Zehringer won re-election, easily topping Democratic challenger Jeff Schwieterman. In the Auglaize County commissioner race, Republican Doug Spencer won over Democrat Ted Vorhees. [More]
Voters turn out in heavy numbers
Mercer and Auglaize counties
By Timothy Cox
Voter turnout was heavier than expected in both Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Mercer County Election officials dealt with a technical glitch with some of the county's touch screen voting machines early in the day, but otherwise reported smooth sailing. A first-time statewide requirement for voters to show identification also did not slow down voting, Mercer County Elections Director Denise Fullenkamp said. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2006
Clem Enneking
Clem A. Enneking, 86, 12 Crestwood Drive, Minster, died at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 7, 20 [More]
Leroy Garman
Coldwater native Leroy A. Garman, 77, of Wapakoneta, died Nov. 6, 2006, at University Medical Center of Ohio, Toledo. [More]
Betty Krick
Betty A. Krick, 57, 5304 U.S. 127, Celina, died at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 2006, at her residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Justin Murtz
Justin J. Murtz, 93, of Newburgh, Ind., died at 5:52 p.m. Nov. 5, 2006, at Angel River Health & Rehabilitation Center, Newburgh. [More]
Esther Schuh
Esther V. Schuh, 90, 418 Fremont St., Fort Recovery, died at 10:54 a.m. Nov. 7, 2006, at Jay County Hospital, Portland, Ind. [More]
Anthony Spitler
Anthony Wayne Spitler, 39, 5880 Younger Road, Celina, died Nov. 6, 2006, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2006
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Adams, Faber capture seats
77th and 78th Ohio House races
By TIMOTHY COX
and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Republicans remain at the helm in both the 77th and 78th Ohio House districts.
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Boehner, Gillmor and Jordan win
U.S. House races
By SHELLEY GRIESHOP, TIMOTHY COX and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Despite a tide of Democratic sentiment that swept the party into power in the state and in Congress, Republicans Jim Jordan, Paul Gillmor and John Boehner won election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Burkettsville, Mendon and Fort levies all pass
Villages - Liquor sales
Local levies in Mendon, Burkettsville and Fort Recovery easily passed Tuesday night, in addition to a liquor permit in the East Jefferson South precinct near Celina.
Geotube technology used to manage manure
A device that separates manure solids and discharges clean water is still too expensive for most livestock farmers, but the company that manufactures it is just years away from making it economical.
Assessment process moves ahead for sidewalk reconstruction
MINSTER - The assessment process for the Hanover Street reconstruction project will go forward as a result of action taken by village councilors Tuesday night.
Safe Schools Plan being discussed by board
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board of education discussed a Safe Schools Plan currently under consideration.
Superintendent Carl Metzger reported Tuesday night that a safety committee has been formed to address various goals.
Franchise agreement with electric company under review
CHICKASAW - Village council started reviewing a proposed five-year Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) franchise agreement during its regular meeting Tuesday.
Discount Depot opens in Celina
New store specializes in a wide variety of products and crafts
Searching for batteries, party streamers or Christmas crafts?
There's a good chance Discount Depot in Celina may have these items and more.
Celina couple Adrian and Linda Noll and their son, Greg, recently opened a discount general store at 116 W. Fayette St.
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