Friday, November 8th, 2019 | 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.

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Marshallese club forms

First class members learn the alphabet

By Leslie Gartrell

CELINA - Inside the Mercer County District Library community room, a group of about 25 people sat patiently at tables, poring over notes and muttering in a language they've never spoken before.

At the front of the room stood Carmichael Capelle, a towering Marshallese man who gently guided participants as they learned the Marshallese alphabet. [More]

MAC approves bowling as a school sport

By Colin Foster

Midwest Athletic Conference programs played for an "unofficial" league bowling championship last year.

They'll get to play for an official one next season as the MAC announced that bowling has been approved as a school sport for the 2020-2021 year. [More]

Obituaries on November 8th, 2019

Nelson Smith

Nelson E. Smith, 79, of St. Marys, OH died 5:11 p.m. on Sunday November 3, 2019 at The OSU-Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. [More]

Eugenia Beumer

Eugenia "Jean" Beumer, 86, died on Nov. 6, 2019, at Friends Fellowship Communit [More]

Local pictures on November 8th, 2019

Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2019

Take simple precautions to prevent the flu, stop its spread

CELINA - As temperatures drop, Ohio's flu season begins, and local health professionals say people can take simple and easy steps to prevent getting the flu and stop its spread.

Local farmers learn about changes in USDA safety net programs

CELINA - Local farmers at Thursday's ag breakfast learned about some changes in the new farm bill, especially those concerning two USDA safety net programs - the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.

Area Veterans Day celebrations

The following area schools and organizations are hosting Veterans Day celebrations:

Celina

Celina Middle School will start off the school dis

2019 All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Teams

Huelskamp, Everman named top players

Coaches' picks for the 2019 All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Teams were revealed on Thursday.

Strong performance by Anna's Riley Huelskamp and Marion Local's Matt Everman earned them the highest honors. Coldwater's Shane Homan was honored, too.

NWOSSCA honors

Area players receive accolades

Several area soccer players received honors by the Northwest Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association on Thursday for play on the field as well effort in the classroom.

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