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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Today 66° Today 66° 48° 48° chance Tomorrow 64° Tomorrow 64° slight chance 58° 58° chance
Monday, March 30th, 2009
By William Kincaid
If Celina schools' computer network goes down, Tri Star Career Compact students know how to use wireless technology to get the system back up and running.
The senior computer support technology class was invited to the Ohio ETech Conference in February to present their project of using wireless technology as a backup. Each year more than 6,000 people attend the conference to learn about the best practices in the field of educational technology. [More]
Obituaries on March 30th, 2009
Ruth H. Bertholf, 86, of Donna, Texas, died March 24, 2009, at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Hospital, Weslaco, Texas. [More]
Josephine R. Black, 95, of St. Marys, died at 12:30 a.m. March 30, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Donald L. Fickert, 73, 2620 Hone-Weir Road, Celina, died at 9:50 p.m. March 27, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Ronald L. Freewalt, 70, of Wooster and formerly of St. Marys, died early the morning of March 28, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to cancer. [More]
LeRoy Erret Kennedy, 85, of 704 Sturgeon St. Marys, died at 2:08 p.m. March 28, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Linus G. Leugers, 82, 4928 Tama Road, Celina, died at 9:20 a.m. March 29, 2009, at Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. [More]
Hugh U. Sherman, 84, of Sidney, died at 2:38 p.m. March 28, 2009, at Lima Memor [More]
Blake William Wilges, 8, 602 Sixth Ave., Coldwater, died March 29, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Mary Wolfe, 74, 243 Jill Ave., Celina, died at 11:03 p.m. March 26, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on March 30th, 2009
Subscriber stories on March 30th, 2009
Mercer County commissioners last week renewed a contract with a volunteer agency that provides traffic control for emergency response personnel.
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A Celina couple and a 4-year-old child were injured in a two-car crash at the intersection of County Road 66A and Clover Four Road at 6:01 p.m. March 29.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The 2009 track season got started for the ladies on Saturday as Versailles hosted the annual Lady Tiger Classique.