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 ...)
* 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.
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.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
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Outbreak reported at area nursing home
2 residents, 3 staff have virus
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A COVID-19 outbreak was reported at The Gardens at Celina on Thursday, and three new cases raised the county's total to 221.
One new confirmed case was reported in Auglaize County, raising that county's total to 70.
Five confirmed cases are connected to the outbreak at The Gardens at Celina. Three involve staff, and two involve residents, according to a Mercer County Health District news release on Thursday. The facility has 13 pending test results. [More]
Grant funds purchase flood-prone land
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina man said he was able to get his first night of decent sleep in a decade after finalizing an agreement to transfer his and his wife's flood-prone property to Mercer County.
The couple said though the agreement is far from ideal, it's the only solution they could find to relieve them of the nightmare of having to live through multiple flash floods over the years that caused extensive, costly damage and inflicted emotional distress. [More]
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John Beyke
John H. Beyke, age 81, of Egypt, Ohio passed away at his residence.
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County jobless claims spike
About 25% of residents out of work in April due to virus
Nearly a quarter of all Mercer County residents were unemployed in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After maintaining the lowest unemployment rate in the state for more than three years, Mercer County dropped to 14th in a three-way tie with Clermont and Fairfield counties.
Bremenfest canceled due to virus
NEW BREMEN - Bremenfest 2020 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bremenfest Committee members announced the decision on their Facebook page on Wednesday evening.
Amazing Athletes
'Mr. Football'
Bobby Hoying is Mercer County's only Mr. Football.
A three-sport star, Hoying was actually Mr. Everything at St. Henry.
During the 1990 season,
Amazing Athletes
'Outstanding athlete'
Julie (Fortkamp) Smith was the leading vote-getter on the 1988 Class A All-Ohio volleyball team.
More than 30 years later, the former three-sport standout got the votes necessary to land on a list of St. Henry's all-time greatest athletes.
High school athletes back on the grind
MERCER COUNTY - High school teams are back on the grind.
Athletes and coaches may have to stand six-feet apart, but they're ecstatic to be back together.
Area players compete in LJGA
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Lima Junior Golf Association opened its season on Thursday with the Eagles Aerie #370 Open at Tamarac Golf Club in Lima.
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