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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Thursday, August 13th, 2020
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District clarified its COVID-19 enforcement guidelines on Wednesday as the county continues to see more cases.
Cases in the county topped 650 after 23 new cases were reported, according to a health district news release. [More]
Celina-St. Marys set for Oct. 2
By Gary R. Rasberry
  The Western Buckeye League released its modified football schedules for the 2020 season Wednesday.
The schedule, pending approval from the state, kicks off Aug. 28 with the final regular-season games set for Oct. 2. The playoffs - which will include all teams able to play or willing to enter the playoffs - starting on Oct. 9. [More]
Obituaries on August 13th, 2020
Isabel W. Moomaw, age 97 of Coldwater, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Daniel R. Webb, age 76, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away at 1:53 pm on August 10, 2020 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on August 13th, 2020
Subscriber stories on August 13th, 2020
St. Marys district still plans in-person classes
ST. MARYS - School district officials are determined to have in-person classes this year, although nearly 300 students have signed up for online lessons this fall.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week agreed to issue a $50,000 revolving loan to help a proposed coffee shop get off the ground in St. Henry.
Residents support the health district
CELINA - Working long hours during the COVID-19 pandemic can drain the energy of Mercer County Health District employees.
An outpouring of support
Coldwater grad named a coordinator of baseball operations at SEC school
From Coldwater to Oxford, Mississippi with a few stops in between, Sam Slavik is rising up the ladder in baseball.
The Coldwater graduate, who has
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys had a strong day at Arrowhead Golf Club course in winning the Auglaize County Boys Golf Invitational on Wednesday.