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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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Saturday, June 1st, 2024

DANGER: HEATSTROKE

Every summer babies die unattended in hot cars

By Erin Gardner

CELINA - As temperatures quickly rise, so too do concerns about children and pets being left alone in locked cars, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion and even death.

Roughly 40 children die each year from heatstroke, either because they were left or became trapped in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). [More]

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Marion boys repeat as Division III champs

By Tom Haines

DAYTON - Marion Local repeated as the boys Division III state track and field champion Friday night at Welcome Stadium in Dayton.

Last year, the Flyers won their first state title from among a tight group, getting the winning eight points in the 4x400-meter relay to end the day. [More]

Obituaries on June 1st, 2024

Marion Phlipot

Marion R. Phlipot, 87, Fort Loramie, died May 30, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Mi [More]

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Subscriber stories on June 1st, 2024

'Animal crush' man sentenced to 8 years

CELINA - A Celina man linked to "animal crush" videos was sentenced to eight years in federal prison on Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in Toledo.

St. Marys man faces child sex charges

WAPAKONETA- A 37-year-old St. Marys man was indicted and arraigned on child sex crimes in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on Thursday.

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Grant to help Marion Local waterline project

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools have landed a nearly $900,000 state grant to assist with a project to tap into the village of Chickasaw's water system.

Zahn lifts Cavs to runner-up finish

DAYTON - It took two late title runs, but Coldwater came away with its first team trip to the state track and field podium in 28 years, as the Cavalier girls finished as the Division III runner-up at Welcome Stadium in Dayton on Friday.

Halpin, Moeller take second, three others score at state

DAYTON - While Marion Local and Coldwater were vying for the top of the team standings on Friday, five other local athletes and three relay teams made the podium at the Division III state track and field championships at Welcome Stadium in Dayton on Friday.

Indians win first regional since 2016

ELIDA - There's a reason they call tournament play the "second season."

Fort Recovery finished the regular season with a 9-12 record and sixth in the Midwest Athletic Conference.

Cavs' run ends in regional final

HAMLER - An early run could not hold up for Coldwater.

Lake's Ryan Wagner held Coldwater to six hits over 6 2/3 innings and the Flyers scored four

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