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At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
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Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
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Monday, October 9th, 2023

Vote '23

Renewal levy on Nov. ballot

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin levy

By Abigail Miller

LIMA - Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties will have a five-year renewal levy not to exceed 1 mill for operating expenses on the Nov. 7 ballot.

The levy was first passed in 2014 in response to falling revenues. It would potentially generate an estimate of $3,691,000 annually.

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties engages local partners to educate, advocate, coordinate and facilitate addiction and mental health programs, services and supports needed for the area.

The levy will fund general operating expenses and programs.

The renewal tax would cost a $100,000 home owner an estimated $28 per year.

For more information, contact the board at 419-222-5120.

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Twins

Is something in the water in Coldwater?

COLDWATER - As the Coldwater class of 2036 walked back inside after recess on Friday, a bunch of kids stayed outside a for a quick photo-op.

"If you are a twin, stay outside for a picture," directed elementary principal Mike Etzler. [More]

Battling for the victory

Celina picks up shutout win over Coldwater

COLDWATER - Saturday's Mercer County girls soccer matchup between Celina and Coldwater proved to be an exciting 80 minutes of action as both teams played hard to keep the other off the board. [More]

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Wetlands data being examined

CELINA - Lake Improvement Association (LIA) members on Saturday heard an update from Stephen Jacquemin, environmental sciences professor at Wright State University-Lake Campus, on the surrounding wetlands.

Teams compete at Lions Meet

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Area cross country teams got a final tuneup before league meets later this week as Coldwater hosted its annual Lions Invitational on Saturday morning.