Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 9:40AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* 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 January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Today 58° Today 58° likely 36° 36° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° light likely 23° 23° light likely slight chance
Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Sixth-grade students at Coldwater schools are not ready for the subject matter in the state's social studies curriculum, according to middle school teacher Dan Pohlman.
During a presentation for school board members Tuesday night, Pohlman and other social studies teachers said many of the sixth-graders have never heard of the concepts being taught, let alone how to pronounce them. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
It's a perfect way to end a college football career.
Wilmington senior safety Chad Otte finished his college career as a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, signifying the top player in Division III football.
The Marion Local graduate was one of 10 finalists for the award, to be presented tonight in Salem, Va. in preparation for the Division III national title game. Otte just missed out on being one of the four regional finalists who are invited to the presentation. [More]
Obituaries on December 13th, 2006
Alvina T. Bernard, 84, 8619 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died at 11 p.m. Dec. [More]
Monica R. Grevenkamp, 85, 6463 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 11, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Dennis Poppe, 60, of Celina, died the evening of Dec. 12, 2006, at St. Rita's M [More]
Velma Stork, 83, of St. Marys, died at 5:48 p.m. Dec. 12, 2006, at Otterbein Re [More]
Local pictures on December 13th, 2006
Subscriber stories on December 13th, 2006
Celina native Emily Stewart has been appointed city auditor, replacing Pat Smith who retired last month.
Stewart, 32, was chosen by Democratic Party members from among 11 applicants to fill the remaining 13 months of the unexpired four-year term. Stewart has agreed to run for the office next year.
MENDON - The town's zoning board is involved in a dispute over subdivision regulations, even though that group has no jurisdiction over such issues.
The state's smoking ban was discussed at Tuesday night's Parkway school board meeting with members deciding to continue the district's current smoking policy with the exception of athletic events.
MENDON - Village council members handled a number of routine items at Tuesday's regular monthly meeting, but will need more members present to proceed with bigger issues.
NEW BREMEN - The cost of salt for two different purposes topped the council's meeting agenda Tuesday night.
Council happily accepted a bid of $53.75 per ton for road salt from North American Salt Co. The price is within 2 cents of the previous price.
WAPAKONETA - County board of election officials are in line for salary increases following Tuesday's board of governors' meeting.
Effective Jan. 1,
Open house for the public will be Dec. 23 at the new business
NEW BREMEN - Rindler Automotive, a locally-owned dealership specializing in quality used cars, pickup trucks and motorcycles, has opened for business.
Co-owners Jerry and Pat Rindler and Randy and Stacy Rindler, all of New Bremen, have 61 years of combined experience in the automotive business.