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.
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - With several teaching positions to be filled, the Minster Local Schools board of education is hoping to find qualified candidates with coaching experience in football and volleyball. The news apparently came as a surprise to the current football coach. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins softball team continued their winning ways Monday afternoon by rallying twice to defeat the Parkway Panthers 4-3 In Midwest Athletic Conference action at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
St. Henry, which has won three of four, improves to 5-3 overall and 2-0 in the conference while Parkway falls to 6-2 on the spring and 1-1 in the MAC. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2008
Helen M. Sanders, 98, of Cassella-Montezuma Road, Maria Stein, and formerly of [More]
Treva Mae Yost, 98, of 11300 Circle Drive, St. Marys, and formerly of New Leban [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2008
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2008
A civil case between two local agricultural supply companies involving an alleged employee breach of contract has returned for final judgment in a Mercer County court after review by the district court of appeals.
The mosquito population at Pullman Bay Park in Celina could be reduced if a request by a Celina High School student to install boxes to attract bats is approved by the city park and recreation committee.
MINSTER - The cost of purchasing food will be taking a significant jump for the 2008-2009 school years, according to a report presented to the Minster Local Schools board of education Monday night.
Teachers were recognized for various accomplishments as well as retirement announcements were made at Monday's board of education meeting.
Tammy Ci
Mercer County livestock producers may be eligible to receive funds for losses through two nationwide USDA programs connected to adverse weather events that occurred between 2005 and 2007.
MARIA STEIN - Monday's Midwest Athletic Conference game between New Bremen and Marion Local was a game of comebacks.
After the Flyers scored one in the first and second innings, New Bremen came back to take a 3-2 lead in the third.
Bulldogs unable to execute routine plays
COLDWATER - The high-powered Coldwater offense was handcuffed for five innings as the first 13 outs were recorded in the air, but the Cavaliers got all the scoring they needed in the sixth frame.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Brent Kremer put together a solid game on the mound and at the plate as St. Henry knocked off Western Buckeye League contender Shawnee 2-1 at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.