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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, September 7th, 2024

Throwing Open the Doors

Public to get peek inside elementary

By William Kincaid

CELINA - The public will get a chance to wander through and get a firsthand look at the interior of the newly minted, 115,000-square-foot Celina Elementary School during a pair of open houses, the first of which will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. [More]

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Marion opens home schedule with MAC win over St. Henry

By Dave Stilwell

MARIA STEIN - After cruising through the second halves of its first two blowout wins this season, Marion Local needed 28 second-half points to pull away from a scrappy St. Henry squad Friday night at Booster Stadium.

Leading just 14-3 at the half, the Flyers scored on their first four possessions of the second half to post a 42-9 victory over the Redskins in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener. [More]

Obituaries on September 7th, 2024

James Bird

James M. "Jim" Bird, 68, Celina, died Sept. 5, 2024, at Celina Manor.

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Subscriber stories on September 7th, 2024

2 arrested on drug charges

CELINA - Two Celina residents were arrested on drug charges and are being held in the Mercer County jail without bond following an early morning traffic stop, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced in a news release on Friday.

Bulldogs make the big plays in a big win

CELINA - After a rough start to league play last Friday, Celina had the offense and defense rolling in round two of the Western Buckeye League.

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Wildcats roll past Rockets

ANNA - The Minster Wildcats employed an effective, balanced offense and a "bend but don't break" defense to jump out to an early lead and expand it t

Cavalier offense big in win over Indians

FORT RECOVERY - Coldwater hit the speed button and raced to a win.

The Cavaliers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 55-8 victory over Fort Recovery at Barrenbruge Park on Friday night in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener.

Davenport, O'Neal take features

ROSSBURG - Jonathan Davenport charged from 9th starting position to win the opening twin-25 lap feature event, reaffirming that he is the guy to beat this weekend at Eldora Speedway's World 100.

Late score lifts Defiance past St. Marys

Area Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Anthony Wilder's halfback pass to Noah Gomez with 3:24 remaining in the game allowed Defiance to defeat St. Marys 14-10 in Western Buckeye League play from Fred J. Brown Stadium.

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