Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 954 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Newport, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Montra, Newbern, New Jerusalem, Lockington, Ridgeway, Woodstock, Botkins, Mount Victory, Millerstown, Kiser Lake State Park, Hardin, Pemberton, Piqua, West Mansfield, East Liberty, St. Paris, Logansville, Belle Center, North Lewisburg, and Lakeview.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 77 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Saturday, April 7th, 2007
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A surreptitious exchange of test information between students equates to cheating. The Life Choices class at Minster High School conducted a survey of parents and students in grades 6-12 seeking their input in the matter. The class plans to make a presentation at a future board of education meeting in hopes of making current policy more stringent.

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MINSTER - Anita Uetrecht issued a challenge to her Life Choices classes at Minster High School several months ago - conduct a survey on a topic that affects local students, tabulate the results and prepare a presentation for school officials. [More]
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