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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.

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Taking oath

Photo by Betty Lawrence/The Daily Standard

Jeff Hazel is sworn in as the new mayor of Celina during a traditional ceremony this morning in the Celina Municipal Courtroom. Judge James Scheer, left, swears in Hazel while Hazel's daughter, Audrey, holds the Bible. With Hazel is his wife, Patty. Also sworn in were newly-elected auditor Betty Strawn and newly-elected law director George Moore. "We're a dynamic team going forward," Hazel said after the ceremony. Scheer said he believes this is the first time he swore in three new city officials at the same time.

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