Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 716 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Spencerville to near Rockford to 10 miles northwest of Celina, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, Rockford, Mendon, Buckland, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and Bulkhead.
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Obituaries on May 7th, 2016
Fred Jay Hullinger, 42, of 621 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, OH died 11:25 a.m. Thursday May 5, 2016 at his residence. [More]
Lucille Knapke, 94, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on May 6, 2016, at Village Green Health Campus, Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Dorothy Durkee-Bowers, 97, St. Marys, died May 6, 2016, at Otterbein, St. Marys [More]
Theodore "Ted" Gates, age 85, of Celina, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford. [More]
Lawrence F. (Spike) Kohler, Jr. of Wapakoneta died at 11:58 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Auglaize Acres. [More]
Stories on May 7th, 2016
Funds will help pay for infrastructure that will aid Chickasaw, industrial park
CHICKASAW - A proposed water infrastructure project to serve the village of Chickasaw and the Marion Industrial Park is getting a $200,000 boost from the federal government.
FORT RECOVERY - Organizers are planning to enlarge a proposed monument plaza honoring veterans in Fort Recovery Monument Park after receiving an unexpectedly large number of names to include. [More]
CELINA - In the coming weeks, Celina police officers will warm up the public with coffee and conversation.
"Coffee with a Cop" will debut May 25 at
2016 Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track and Field Meet
COLDWATER - Both the Celina girls' and boys' track squads used their team depth as well as the ability to win the majority of events to sweep to vict [More]
CELINA - With the official dedication of their softball field before the game, it was a bit understandable if Celina was a bit fidgety before taking on backyard rival Coldwater.
ROSSBURG - Kerry Madsen ended a long World of Outlaw Craftsman Sprint Car Series dry spell, and Bryan Clauson finally picked up an Amsoil United States Auto Club (USAC) Sprint Car Series win at Eldora Speedway on Friday night in the second annual Let's Race Two weekend series.
CELINA - When looking for a college to continue his education, Caleb Hoyng knew that he wanted to stay in Ohio.
The Celina basketball standout will get that chance after committing to NCAA Division III Marietta College on Friday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina and St. Marys will each have a doubles team playing for a berth in a championship match and the Roughriders w
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