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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Saturday, November 17th, 2012
By Shelley Grieshop
Burgers oozing with mayo and cheese. Piping hot fries glistening with salt. And, oh, those heavenly desserts.
Mega calories? Sure, but who's counting? McDonald's is and recently began sharing the information on its menu boards.
"We've taken a leadership role in this across the nation," said Jeff Monfort, whose family operates several McDonald's restaurants in the area. [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2012
Rev. George Albers C.PP.S., 97, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 15, 2012, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Burkettsville native Sister Mary Casilda Obringer, 88, died Nov. 9, 2012, at Maria Joseph Center, Dayton. [More]
Eileen C. Wright, 81, of New Knoxville, died at 2:18 p.m. Nov. 15, 2012, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2012
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2012
SWCD
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District officials need nearly $45,000 more in funding for next year so they can stop dipping into the department's rainy day fund.
The case of a 41-year-old Fort Recovery-area man charged in connection with the death of his handicapped son more than three years ago has been resolved through mediation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Division VI Region 24 Championship
WAPAKONETA - For the second consecutive week the Marion Local Flyers had to dig deep in the fourth quarter to snatch a Division VI playoff victory over a Midwest Athletic Conference foe.
WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry Redskins' season came to a heartbreaking end on Friday night when a late drive came up empty, but this year may well be remembered as the season that St. Henry football came back.
Area Playoff Games of Interest
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

    Jerry Brown's two-yard run with less than a minute remaining in the game gave McComb a 28-21 victory over Delphos St. John's in the Division VI Region 22 final on Friday night at Donnell Stadium in Findlay.