Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 6:02PM EDT until April 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 82 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE HARDIN MERCER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, CELINA, COLDWATER, KENTON, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lima, 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... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Pfeiffer, Walton, and Hepburn. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 117 and 118. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for west central Ohio. 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.
Township trustees will have final say to allow manure digester
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Butler Township Zoning Commission members unanimously voted to not recommend rezoning Steve Klosterman's land to allow for a manure digester.
Klosterman wants his 10-acre plot at the intersection of state Route 219 and U.S. 127 rezoned from agricultural to industrial. The zoning commission's recommendation now goes to Butler Township Trustees, who have the final say. [More]
NEW BREMEN - The village's newest employee works cheap and requires no health insurance or various fringe benefits with the exception of well-balanced meals, a roof over his head and occasional dog treats.
Chase, a 2-month-old Border Collie, met village council members Tuesday night. They hope he solves a continuing problem with Canada geese. Approximately 300 of the fowl have found a home in the fenced-in area near the village's wastewater plant. [More]
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders' boys basketball took a break from the rigors of the Western Buckeye League on Tuesday night and used a great defensive effort to key a 63-28 rout of the Greenville Green Wave at MuroTech Court.
St. Marys gets back to .500 on the season at 6-6 with all six wins coming outside of WBL play. Greenville falls to 3-10 with the loss. [More]
Expanded parking areas with handicapped accessibility are planned at both ends of the Celina-Coldwater bike path if the county successfully nabs a $150,000 grant.
Mercer County ranks third lowest in unemployment rates for December, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
ROCKFORD - In her own storefront, Megan Fitzsimmons is providing massage therapy as pain relief for fibromyalgia and sports injuries, as well as relaxation.
ST. MARYS - Beer Barrel Pizza, a Lima-based family eatery, is expected to open a restaurant at the St. Marys Square shopping center some time this year.
COLDWATER - The first half of Tuesday's girls basketball game featuring Coldwater and Versailles, had each team at the opposite end of the spectrum. It seemed as though Coldwater could not miss a shot to start the game, while Versailles could do anything but make a shot.
Marion Local used strong starts to both the first and second halves to extend its winning streak to three games with a 45-41 triumph in Tuesday night's win over the Covington Buccs at The Hangar.
