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.
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Memorial High School plans to gradually phase out Latin courses due to the difficulty in finding certified instructors and the fact that colleges are reportedly relaxing foreign language requirements.
Superintendent Bill Ruane made the announcement at last week's school board meeting, while touching on a number of open positions at St. Marys City Schools, including a high school ELA/ career exploration teaching opening. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2026
Kohneita Revelle Lear, 95, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on January 14, 2026 at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Janet Louise Swartz, 93, of St. Marys, Ohio, departed this life at 5:06 p.m. Thursday January 15, 2026 at the Dublin Retirement Village. [More]
Jayne E. Van Dyke, age 79, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital with her family at her bedside. [More]
Richard "Ralf" Rammel, age 64, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Celina. [More]
Jean Ann Longstreth, age 81, of rural Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026. [More]
Phoebe M. Houseworth, 95, of St. Marys, OH died 3:30 a.m. Monday January 19, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, OH. [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2026
ST. MARYS - The fact that City of St. Marys' trash customers will see some kind of substantial rate increase this year remains inevitable, though city councilors have yet to decide just how high they'll go.
VERSAILLES - It was a 2-0 day for the Midwest Athletic Conference on Monday at the Prosperity Promotions Versailles Tiger Classic girls basketball showcase.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
While weather and road conditions prompted some cancelations, Fort Recovery and New Bremen traveled to TP Lanes in Bellefontaine for the King's Classic Tournament.