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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Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track Meet
By Bruce Monnin
COLDWATER - The final day of competition in the Mercer County Knights of Columbus track meet on Friday provided a combination of contrasting team strengths, record-breaking individual performances and a dramatic finish under threatening but cooperative skies. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The word "miracle" is used too often in sports.
When talking about Janelle Schwieterman, however, miracle fits like a batting glove.
A year after a severe car accident caused critical injuries to her body, and even brain damage, the Fort Recovery senior has not only returned to school, but has also been playing softball once again for the Indians. [More]
Obituaries on May 11th, 2013
James L. Forsthoefel, 77, Coldwater, died May 9, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Ruth Marie Wellman, 88, Celina, passed away at 5:07 a.m. May 9, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Thelma R. Schmitmeyer, 89, Minster, died at 10:26 p.m. May 9, 2013, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on May 11th, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 11th, 2013
Farmers in Mercer and Auglaize counties have begun planting mostly corn and a few soybeans, local ag officials reported Friday.
"They started about
A new law gives Ohioans asset protection and may help keep dollars from flowing out of state.
The Ohio Legacy Trust Act, which became effective Mar
COLDWATER - The Coldwater baseball team finished a dominating week by posting a 10-0, five-inning Midwest Athletic Conference win over Marion Local on Friday at Veterans Field.
ROCKFORD - Kylie Snyder will be the latest local player to be a part of next year's inaugural season of softball at the University of Northwestern Ohio after the Parkway first baseman/pitcher signed with the NAIA school on Friday.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team scored seven runs combined in the last two innings to upset top-seeded Miami University-Hamilton 9-5 in the winner's bracket final of the Ohio Regional College Conference tournament held in Lancaster.