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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.

Friday, January 17th, 2014

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

The courtroom at the Mercer County Courthouse in Celina is shown in this photo. County commissioners increased spending for courts and other areas substantially in this year's budget.

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Looming expenses trigger boost

CELINA - A new computer system, employee raises and rising court costs are some of the expenses prompting an 8.1 percent increase in this year's county budget, according to commissioners. [More]

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