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.
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
EGYPT - Organ music fills St. Joseph Catholic Church as members of the congregation arrive for Sunday morning Mass.
The dark-haired teenager at the organ console smiles as her fingers caress two rows of ivory keys and her feet move flawlessly over long wood pedals. [More]
Obituaries on January 5th, 2009
Ruth Ann Behr, 71, of Eastview Drive, Fort Loramie, died at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. [More]
Mary Ann Harris, 72, of Rockford, died at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Former Coldwater resident Victoria C. Knapke, 92, died at 2:41 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Anna M. Steinbrunner, 90, 2646 Sawmill Road, Fort Recovery, died at 12:10 p.m. Jan. 3, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Virginia June Thornburg, 89, of Celina, died at 6:27 p.m. Jan. 2, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on January 5th, 2009
Subscriber stories on January 5th, 2009
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen boys basketball coach Mike Ernst lamented after the game that his team finally got on board against Celina in the fourth quarter.
MINSTER - Heading into Saturday afternoon's contest at Minster Middle School, the home-standing Wildcats were in search of a kick start to their season.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Craig Tobe's bunny as time expried in overtime allowed Fort Recovery to raise its winning streak to four straight in