Thursday, August 6th, 2015 | The Daily Standard

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 ...)

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.

◀ August 7th, 2015

August 5th, 2015 ▶

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Gas Pump Jockeys serve audience with hits, laughs

Group to take stage Sunday in Celina

By Tom Millhouse

CELINA - Before pump-your-own gas stations came onto the scene in the mid-1970s, the chore was handled by "gas pump jockeys" who filled the tank, washed the windshield and checked the oil.

The audience at Lake Shore Park on Sunday will return to the era when Top 40 AM radio ruled the music scene as the Gas Pump Jockeys perform in the final show of the Celina Summer Concert Series. The free performance begins at 6:30 p.m. [More]

Obituaries on August 6th, 2015

Edna Klingshirn

Edna A. Klingshirn, 80, Coldwater, died Aug. 5, 2015, at Mercer County Communit [More]

Charles Miller

Charles E. Miller, 61, St. Marys, OH died 6:15 p.m. Saturday August 1, 2015 at his residence. [More]

Local pictures on August 6th, 2015

Subscriber stories on August 6th, 2015

New Bremen man knows not to rush when it comes to wine

WAPAKONETA - Some things in life take time.

Winemaking is one of those.

John Turner of New Bremen has been making wine with wild grapes since 2006. He lets his wine sit for months after the process is complete but typically does not drink any for an additional year.

Questions raised about Aladdin school

CELINA - Details about the new Aladdin Alternative School raised the most questions at Wednesday's meeting with Mercer County Educational Service Center officials and local school districts.

Voters to decide tax issues in Mercer, Auglaize counties

Decision 2015

Residents in numerous communities throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties will be asked to approve tax levies and other issues at the November general election.

Races set for November election

Decision 2015

A Celina City Council member is seeking a position on the school board and several local posts have no candidates on the ballot for the November election, according to information from the Mercer County Board of Elections.

Survey: Fort residents want to preserve history, grow businesses and population

FORT RECOVERY - Maintaining the history of the village while increasing business and residential areas appears to be the community's long-term goal.

Auglaize officials ask congressman to support funding airport project

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials brought a few concerns - such as financing for a proposed $3 million airport project - to Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, during a visit by the congressman on Wednesday.

Redskins sixth at Lady Bucc Invite

Local Sports Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The area golf season got underway with St. Henry and New Bremen traveling to Echo Hills in Piqua for the Covington Lady Bucc Invitational.

Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition