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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Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
State law bans open burning in unincorporated areas
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - As spring quickly approaches, so does the increased chance of an outdoor fire.
Ohio's burn ban took effect last Friday and runs through May, in an effort to prevent outdoor fires, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources news release. [More]
Obituaries on March 5th, 2024
Ruby E. Scott, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Joanne M. Highley, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 9:14 am at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]
Kenneth R. Rindler, age 81, of New Bremen, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:20 p.m. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Rosemary A. Bensman, age 93, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on March 5th, 2024
Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2024
CELINA - In the coming weeks, a Toledo engineering firm, assisted by city workers, will launch the second phase of smoke testing to locate areas where non-sanitary water is infiltrating the city's sewer system.
FORT RECOVERY - Mayor Dave Kaup will host a public town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss increased real estate taxes in the wake of last year's reappraisal, village councilors were reminded at Monday night's regular meeting.
Marion to face Mississinawa Valley, Versailles plays Alter
The venue is familiar, and so are most of the participants. But a new champion will be crowned this weekend at the Student Activity Center at Vandalia Butler High School in the Division IV girls basketball regional.
Alumni Notes
After dominating the Ohio Athletic Conference in diving once again, Holden Cubblerley will be diving at the NCAA Division III nationals.  
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