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Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 8:22PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:18PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

A group of palm weaving instructors gather Saturday to practice the art at Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics in preparation for upcoming workshops. Participants may have their completed palm designs blessed at Mass on Palm Sunday.

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Weaving generations, tradition

MARIA STEIN - The yellow palm leaves didn't always bend in the direction the crafty women planned during a special workshop Saturday morning.

Sister Barbara Ann Hoying's first attempt at creating a tightly-weaved cone with four lengthy palms wasn't her best. [More]

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