Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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.
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Monday, May 4th, 2015
Local residents reflect on dark day in nation's history during Vietnam War
By David Giesige
May 4, 1970, was a beautiful spring day and Kent State University students were going about their daily lives.
Final exams were approaching, and after a long weekend of war protests, students were ready to hit the books, take tests and head home. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Runs were piling up during Saturday's softball doubleheader between Coldwater and Fort Recovery.
In the opening game, a rescheduled MAC contest, the Cavaliers scored eight runs over the first two innings and picked up a 13-2 win in six innings for their third conference win of the season. [More]
Obituaries on May 4th, 2015
Betty J. (Sweitzer) Nagel, age 81, of E. Front Street, New Bremen, passed away [More]
Donna Lea Monty was born June 4, 1929 and passed peacefully from this earth April 30, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. [More]
Hildegard (Hilde) Campbell died April 24, 2015, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 27, 1930 in Eschenau, Germany. Her husband, Arlo, preceded her in death. [More]
Robert Lee Jacobs, 75, Celina, died at 10:51 a.m. May 2, 2015, at Mercer County [More]
Mary H. Little, 97, Celina, died on May 3, 2015, at Miller Place in Celina.
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Joan Opal Miller, 59, of Spencerville, went home to be with Jesus at 11:23 a.m., Sat. May 2, 2015, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Margaret Sliwinski, 89, of Carthagena passed away at 1:58 P.M. on May 3, 2015 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on May 4th, 2015
Subscriber stories on May 4th, 2015
Fort prehistoric artifacts exhibit draws enthusiasts
FORT RECOVERY - One day in 1963, an 8-year-old boy was chasing a seed sack across his family's farm field in Indiana when he stumbled upon an artifact.
CELINA - Local law-enforcement officials are concerned about the effects of Gov. John Kasich's new statewide standards for police agencies.
Kasich signed an executive order Thursday creating a panel to set standards for all law-enforcement departments in areas such as training and use of force.
CELINA - Residents will have a chance to see the clean- up efforts of the Grand Lake watershed.
The Lake Improvement Association is offering a tour of the watershed including a local farm exhibiting best-management practices regarding manure.
COLUMBUS - Daily Standard staff writer Amy Kronenberger's 2014 series of articles exploring the controversies surrounding the Common Core educational standards was honored Sunday at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper competition.
Decision 2015
Voters will face several issues in Mercer and Auglaize counties when the polls open for Tuesday's special election.
Polls open in both counties at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Although not drafted over the weekend, Eric Lefeld will have a chance to continue his goal of playing professional football.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored five runs in the top of the third inning and then added seven more in the sixth to beat Kenton 12-5 in a rescheduled Western Buckeye League baseball game on Saturday.