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, February 9th, 2023
St. Marys Theater honors a native son
By Bill Thornbro
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House is a living history of 20th century American entertainment. And the building, currently under renovation, is forever linked to a favorite son of St. Marys.
This Saturday, the theater wil [More]
From staff reports
ST. MARYS - St. Marys school board members on Wednesday approved numerous resolutions allowing designated personnel to carry a handgun in the district.
Although board members approved a policy allowing select staff members to carry a handgun in the district's school buildings in September, it could not go into effect until the state established a safety plan and curriculum. [More]
Obituaries on February 9th, 2023
Mary Ann (Segraves) Briner, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. [More]
Elton "Sonny" Meiring, age 88 of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Minster, died at 7:2 [More]
Janie Orick, 76, St. Marys, died Feb. 6, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Cecelia Anderson-Carvalho, 85, of St. Marys, OH died Thursday February 2, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL. [More]
Ricky Lee Henline, 67, of St. Marys, OH died 1:12 a.m. Wednesday January 11, 2023 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. [More]
Local pictures on February 9th, 2023
Subscriber stories on February 9th, 2023
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials are no longer seeking a tax levy after county commissioners determined the agency may remain in the Central Services Building for the time being.
ROCKFORD - A $375,000 elementary playground addition is expected to be installed this summer, Parkway Local Schools board of education members were told on Wednesday night.
Parkway has chance to share crown with Marion
Going into last Thursday's Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball slate, it looked like Parkway's run for its first-ever MAC title would fall just short.