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.
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday revoked the superintendent's power to permanently hire an employee without their formal approval.
The change in district policy was requested by board president Bruce Miller during the board's organizational meeting. He suggested superintendent Rod Moorman be allowed to only temporarily employ personnel. The current policy says the superintendent may temporarily or permanently hire an employee. [More]
NEW BREMEN - The Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association plans to be involved when the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure pedals into the area in June.
MECCA board members discussed the June 19-21 event during a Monday night meeting. Nearly 3,000 bicyclists are expected to stay on the grounds around New Bremen High School. [More]
VERSAILLES - The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced a second, precautionary voluntary recall of meat from House's Butchering LLC, Versailles.
ST. HENRY - Village council members during a brief special meeting Monday night heard the second of three readings to put a 1/2 percent income tax increase on the May primary ballot.
Bulldogs overcome sluggish start for another double-digit victory
LIMA - Celina's girls basketball team shrugged off a sluggish start for a 52-39 win over the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds at Monsignor Edward C. Herr Gymnasium on Monday night.
Elijah Kahlig's career-best performance helped Fort Recovery to a 61-46 win over Greenview at the Flyin' To The Hoop Classic at Trent Arena on Monday afternoon.
