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 6:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Dola, Fryburg, Jumbo, Huntersville, St. Johns, Walton, New Hampshire, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 106 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for 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.
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 605 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Knoxville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Fort Shawnee, New Bremen, Minster, Cridersville, Botkins, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, Lake Loramie State Park, St. Johns, and Bulkhead.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for 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.
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Issues with speed limit came to light after passage of ordinance
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials continue to mull over ways to resolve unforeseen problems that surfaced after the passage of a new multi-use vehicle ordinance.
The policy took effect earlier this month, permitting golf carts and similar vehicles onto city [More]
Holdheide's serves lift St. Henry past Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - With all the hard-hitting spikes, the brick-wall blocking and dives to the floor to save the ball, volleyball comes down to serving.
St. Henry's Julia Holdheide proved that on Tuesday night in the second set of a Mercer County battle with Celina. [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2017
John J. Cunningham II, age 37, of Celina, OH, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH. [More]
Gary J. Oldiges age 72, lifelong resident of Minster died on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home, following an extended illness. [More]
Lester A. Kemper, 89, Montezuma, died on Aug. 29, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospit [More]
Local pictures on August 30th, 2017
Subscriber stories on August 30th, 2017
WWII vet, grandson take a ride in open cockpit plane
CELINA - Rodney Lecke, 90, and his grandson John Beane, 23, climbed into an open cockpit plane on Saturday for a 15-minute flight over Troy as a birthday gift for the World War II veteran.
GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP - Two people were transported to a hospital this morning after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Carthagena Road and State Route 118 near St. Henry.
Just 3 of 32 available docks rented this year
CELINA - The city's floating docks along West Bank Road are now installed, providing 32 slips, according to city safety service director Tom Hitchcock.
MENDON - Village council members on Tuesday agreed to look into possible flooding remedies as residents again shared their concerns.
Street commissioner Randy Severns reported a 30-inch storm sewer tile on one side of Wayne Street had been cleared of roots and other obstructions.
CELINA - Two Celina people were arrested on drug charges on Tuesday, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Michael Shane Hoagland, 37, 1132 Kingswood Court, and Samantha C. Parker, 31, 1400 W. Market St., Apartment 57, were arrested at 6:13 p.m.
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened Western Buckeye League girls soccer action with a 2-2 tie against Kenton on Tuesday night in Hardin County.
MARIA STEIN - Powerhouse verses powerhouse.
The Battle of Blue and Golds.
Label Tuesday night's volleyball matchup between Marion Local and Lehman whatever you want; it definitely did not live up to the hype.