Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 | The Daily Standard

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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Ceremony honors 3 who gave all

Highways named for local soldiers

By Abigail Miller

ST. MARYS - Over 100 people gathered at The St. Marys Armory on Memorial Day to honor three hometown soldiers killed in action with the dedication of three state and federal highways.

Portions of State Route 29, U.S. Route 33 and State Route 66 were designated on Monday as Army Sgt. Herbert Linville Memorial Highway, Army SSgt. Charles Kettler Memorial Highway and Army Sgt. Ronnie Blair Memorial Highway. [More]

Clutch all the way around

Triplett's home run, Kirby's pitching lift Parkway over St. Henry

By Gary R. Rasberry

ST. HENRY - The Parkway coaches and veteran players felt that Carson Kirby was the right choice to pitch in the Panthers Division VI tournament opener on Saturday.

And the Panther junior did not disappoint.

Kirby scattered five hits and a walk over seven innings and Jacoby Triplett's three-run home run in the fifth inning helped lift the Panthers to a 4-2 victory over St. Henry at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]

Obituaries on May 27th, 2025

Joseph Stape

Joseph W. "Joe" Stape, age 64, of New Bremen, died on May 22, 2025 at the Upper [More]

Thomas Jutte

Thomas Jutte, age 85, of Celina, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Elmwood As [More]

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Road closures

Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued the following advisory for construction work in Mercer County:

Tama Road Closure

Tama Road between Township Line Road and Now Road in Hopewell Township is closed starting today for approximately 5-6 weeks for a bridge replacement.

Riders fall to Bears

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Bryan scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to break up a shutout and Thea Staten outdueled Adyson Van De Keere as the Golden Bears defeated St. Marys 4-0 in the Division IV district softball final on Saturday at Defiance High School.

Division VI Regional Softball Preview

Wildcats, Indians look to reach Saturday's final

For the Minster Wildcats, it's a second straight trip to the Sweet 16.

For the Fort Recovery Indians, it's happily uncharted territory.

The two teams represent the area softball teams at the Division VI regional semifinals on Wednesday at Bellefontaine High School.

All-Western Buckeye League Baseball

Wapakoneta's Jolly earns second top honor

Wapakoneta pitcher-outfielder Grant Jolly earned his second Western Buckeye League Baseball Player of the Year award as the league coaches announced their postseason honors on Monday.

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