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. 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.
NEW BREMEN - An eagle in flight, carved from a tree cut down near St. Marys, is heading to the Pentagon this month.
Master chainsaw carver Tim Kuenning of New Bremen completed the 7-foot American eagle over four years. The bird, with wings outstretched, firmly clutches an American flag in its talons. It's new home will be the National Guard Readiness Center. [More]
ST. MARYS - The Lake Restoration Commission (LRC) is looking for a government entity to handle the paperwork of hiring a full-time director to oversee Grand Lake improvements.
Minster pulled away in the second half and started the 2012 portion of the girls' basketball season with a 41-26 road victory over Kalida in a battle of Wildcats on Monday in Putnam County. Minster (6-2) extends its winning streak to four games.
