Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 19 at 4:39PM EDT until May 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
UNION
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, KENTON, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, OSGOOD, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, VERSAILLES, WAPAKONETA, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, AND XENIA.
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 640 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ada to Jackson Center, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Blanchard, Roundhead, Quincy, and Mount Victory.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 92 and 98.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central and 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.
Today 88° Today 88° slight chance chance 60° 60° likely Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance 47° 47°
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Obituaries on March 17th, 2011
Max D. Smith, 70, Portland, Ind., died March 15, 2011, in Jay County.
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Charles G. "Todd" Revolt, 71, St. Marys, died at 8:15 p.m. March 14, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Allen "Bud" Knous, 85, St. Marys, died March 15, 2011, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. [More]
Larry Eugene Stump, 59, Union City, died March 15, 2011, at his home.
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Alma R. Crouch, Celina, 82, died March 16, 2011.
Services are pending at Cisc [More]
Norma B. Sacksteder, 93, Minster, died March 16, 2011, at Heritage Manor in Minster. [More]
Lowell D. Sell, 88, Wapakoneta, died at 3:18 a.m. March 15, 2011, at Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
Stories on March 17th, 2011
Doctor eligible for parole in 25 years
LIMA - Dr. Mark Wangler showed no emotion when jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday afternoon in his aggravated murder case.
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Schlarman always believed death not an accident
LIMA - Sara Schlarman never believed her daughter Kathy died as a result of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
"I knew he did it from day one an
Officials encourage public to stay informed
CELINA - Stay informed.
That's the advice from Ohio health and safety officials about the radiation risk from Japan's compromised nuclear plant. The public is encouraged to stay abreast of the situation, although the risk is extremely minimal for the Grand Lake area.
Officials visit local water quality monitoring stations
Local, Indiana and federal officials viewed water quality monitoring stations in the Wabash River and Grand Lake watersheds on Wednesday.
Officials said funding for the stations is in question. [More]
CELINA - City officials may pursue an estimated $55,000 parking lot project behind city hall.
City council's safety services committee recently supported the project, which would expand available parking for fire and police department vehicles. The expense now needs approval of city council.
CELINA - Fayette Street is going back to two-way traffic with new stripes being painted today.
Two blocks of Fayette Street - from Ash to Walnut
Minster
MINSTER - Residents will be paying more for trash collection as a result of action taken Tuesday night by village council members.
A new three-year
Community development
MARIA STEIN - Plans for the annual community address/awards banquet were discussed when the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO) held its March meeting. The event will be at 11:30 a.m. April 10 at the Maria Stein American Legion Hall.
DAYTON - Contemporary works from the James F. Dicke II collection are featured through July 10 at the Dayton Art Institute's "Creating the New Centur
Division IV State Girls Basketball Semifinal Preview
Fort Recovery is already familiar with the Anna Rockets.
Although the two teams have not played a regular-season game for some time, the teams are annual scrimmage foes.
Last Curtain Call
On paper, their chances seemed minuscule.
In the winter of 1991, coach Diane McClung's Fort Recovery Indians returned to the hardwood following their state championship campaign the season before.
Local pictures on March 17th, 2011