Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 244 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near St. Marys, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Waynesfield, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Kossuth, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and Bulkhead.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 111 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 242 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ada, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Huntersville, and Walton.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
By William Kincaid
A new taxi boat service will transport people to various dining, drinking and recreational destinations around Grand Lake, beginning May 23.
Whether planning an evening out at a lakeside establishment or just enjoying the lake and its channels, Grand Lake Express Water Taxi owners Tim and Rhonda Feasby say they'll ship revelers in style and comfort. [More]
By Ryan Hines
Celina was hoping that Tuesday night would end with a little celebration, but Bath made sure that it didn't happen.
At least not yet.
Celina had a chance to earn at least a share of the Western Buckeye League softball title with a win over Bath at Bill Feth Diamond, but the Wildkittens plated a run in the fifth inning for a 1-0 victory over the Bulldogs. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2008
Former Coldwater resident Eleanor H. Braun, 94, of Celina died at 8:54 p.m. May 4, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Clarence Heitkamp of Anna died May 6, 2008, at Dayton Heart Hospital.
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Nedra Mae Schmidt, 78, 171 Bryn Mawr #209, Ravenna, died at 1 a.m. May 4, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Rebecca M. Swartz, 46, of St. Marys died May 6, 2008, at Joint Township Distric [More]
Barbara Willier, 66, of Grand Manor Mobile Home Communities, 3601 state Route 7 [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2008
MINSTER - Village officials plan to meet with representatives of The Dannon Company on May 22 regarding several issues including numbers associated with future growth.
ROCKFORD - Parkway students may be able to participate in a village drama club this summer, as village council members are enthusiastic about a proposal brought forward by Len Archibald.
A 74-year-old St. Marys woman was injured when she lost control of her van on state Route 364 near Greennville Road at 9:35 a.m. May 6.
Sara Benson
A Daily Standard editorial
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Senator Sherrod Brown and the leaders of both the state Democratic and Republican parties are in rare agreement on how
With the Western Buckeye League tennis tournament getting underway on Thursday and with the draw meeting taking place Tuesday night, Celina got one last tuneup for its league tournament lineup on Tuesday as Bluffton came down to play in a rescheduled contest.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater ensured itself at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title with two games left on the league docket with a 10-0 win in five innings over St. John's at Veterans Field.