Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 6:02PM EDT until April 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 82 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE HARDIN MERCER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, CELINA, COLDWATER, KENTON, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lima, 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... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Pfeiffer, Walton, and Hepburn.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 117 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight 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.
47° 47° chance Wed 57° Wed 57° 44° 44° chance Thu 77° Thu 77° chance slight chance
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Saturday, January 28th, 2023
Rare coin was once in Celina
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - One of the rarest and most famous U.S. gold coins ever made was once in the hands of two Celina businessmen.
John Sacher, a Celina attorney and coin expert, during the Western Ohio Civil War Roundtable on Thursday spoke about the $10 million 1870-S $3 gold coin, the coin's connection to Celina Coin Co. and its temporary owners Ted and Carl Brandts. [More]
Marion honors Freddy Flyer
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - In Ross Thobe's 20th year as Marion Local mascot Freddy Flyer, members of the community wanted to honor him.
Athletic director Dan Koenig said that he was approached over the summer about holding a ceremony for Thobe. An anonymous donor volunteered to make a Freddy the Flyer plaque, MVP Sports & More in Chickasaw offered to make T-shirts, and they called Nick Thobe, Ross' father, to get the go-ahead. [More]
Obituaries on January 28th, 2023
Michael Doersam
Michael "Mike" J. Doersam, 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Vernon Silver Jr.
Vernon A. Silver, Jr., 82, of St. Marys, OH died Thursday January 26, 2023 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 28th, 2023
Subscriber stories on January 28th, 2023
Mayor out, candidates in
At the same time St. Marys Mayor Pat McGowan announced he does not intend to seek reelection on Friday, two candidates for Celina City Council announced their plans to run.
DD Board welcomes 3 new members
NEW BREMEN - The Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently welcomed three new board members who were appointed to new four-year terms.
Back on Track
Redskins pull away from Indians to snap four-game skid
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Devin Delzeith closed out the first quarter by making a half-court bank shot.
The Redskins eventually closed out Fort Recovery with strong defense and timely shot making.
Titans too much for Dogs
CELINA - The shooting of Ottawa-Glandorf and Celina were on completely different sides of the spectrum on Friday night.
The Titans shot 67% from t
Flyers ride strong first half to win over Panthers
MARIA STEIN - Energized by the pre-game ceremony for longtime mascot Ross Thobe, Marion Local shot well out of the gate and got some well-timed plays for a big conference win.
Area Roundup
Tigers take early lead, hand Cavs first MAC loss
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles jumped out to an early lead and held off Coldwater down the stretch to hand the Cavaliers their first Midwest Athletic Conference loss of the season with a 55-41 decision on Friday at the Palace.
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