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High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 2:12AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Redskins, Flyers advance

St. Henry knocks out New Bremen, Marion escapes Fort

By Tom Haines

WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry boys basketball team earned an upset and Marion Local narrowly dodged one, setting up a third meeting of the Redskins and the Flyers in the Division IV Wapakoneta district final.

The Redskins rode pinpoint outside shooting and a strong all-around effort to a 58-45 victory over New Bremen in the first game at Redskin Gymnasium on Tuesday, and Marion Local survived a slugfest for a 35-34 win over Fort Recovery in the nightcap. [More]

Obituaries on March 1st, 2023

James Opperman

James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. [More]

Gerald Johns

Gerald "Pops" Johns, 82, of St. Marys, died 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]

Local pictures on March 1st, 2023

Subscriber stories on March 1st, 2023

A Huge Solar System

Minster and Virginia firm agree on energy storage

MINSTER - The village is gaining a new partner in its solar energy system.

Village council members at a special meeting Tuesday night approved an energy storage agreement with Summit Ridge Energy based in Arlington, Virginia.

Some city officials could get big raises

CELINA - Some of the city's top officeholders may see sizable pay raises next year.

City council members this week passed first reading of an ordinance establishing the salaries of the mayor, law director, auditor, treasurer, council president and council members.

Mendon considers a police presence

MENDON - Village council president Terry Seibert was sworn in as mayor during Tuesday's regular meeting after John Siano resigned due to personal reasons.

New Bremen fire officials oppose ban on rocket's red glare

NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Fire Chief Dan Voress and assistant chief Lee Kuenning spoke out against a proposed ban on fireworks at Tuesday night's regular council meeting.

Bicentennial committee plans year-long celebration

ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Bicentennial Committee has planned a year-long celebration to commemorate the city's founding 200 years ago.

Kraig Noble, chairman of the committee, gave an overview of the city's history, past anniversary celebrations and plans for festivities this year.

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