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, April 8th, 2017
Obituaries on April 8th, 2017
Ruth M. Drees age 85 of Coldwater, Ohio died on April 7, 2017 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
Clare W. Geren, 82, of Celina, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Thursday April 6, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Robert Clayton Yenser, 77, formerly of Celina passed away on April 6, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Florence, KY. [More]
Elizabeth Y. "Betty" Rindler, age 83, of North Star, Ohio, died on April 6, 2017 at Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. [More]
Edward S. Wilson, age 87, of Celina, OH, passed away at 3:55 pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Stories on April 8th, 2017
Area internet providers weigh in on rule change
CELINA - Several local internet providers say they do not plan to sell customer information to third parties despite Congress' recent elimination of rules requiring customer consent to sell browsing and app use history to advertisers. [More]
CELINA - Competitive crappie fishing returns to Grand Lake on April 28-29.
The contest, part of the Crappie USA Tournament Trail, will feature $10,000 in guaranteed prize money for the winning team.
CELINA - Though the area's two sheriffs have periodically swapped inmates between their jails for at least a decade, Mercer County commissioners just recently approved an agreement setting formal procedures.
CELINA - The depth of the Celina boys' and girls' track and field teams shone through with a sweep of the team titles at the Celina Relays on Friday at the Varsity Track.
CELINA - It has been an up and down season for the young Celina softball team.
Friday night fell into the "down" category.
The Bulldogs fought
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Compiled by Colin Foster
New Bremen sophomore Justin Tenkman recorded a no-hitter in a 15-0 five-inning victory over Jackson Center on Friday night in New Bremen.
Local pictures on April 8th, 2017