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.
Mercer County commissioners have tapped a local agency to help administer a half million dollar grant for housing assistance for the needy.
Commissioners last week approved a resolution to contract with Sources Community Network Services of Celina for assistance with the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP). Sources will screen clients for eligibility and provide fair housing information and counseling services at rates outlined in the contract with the county. [More]
VAN WERT - Over the years, Fort Recovery has had to stay back in the Division IV sectionals as teams like St. Henry, Marion Local and Minster head further down the tournament trail.
Finally, with a move up to Division III, the Indians will get to travel a little further, in both the tournament and in distance traveled. [More]
Joseph A. Brushwiller, 92, of Rockford, formerly of Muncie, Ind., died at 8:05 a.m. Oct. 23, 2009, at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he was a patient. [More]
Four Coldwater residents will be vying for two open village council seats on Nov. 3.
Don Ahrens and Gary Klosterman are seeking election to represent the village's Central Ward after long-time councilor Woody Wolters decided not to seek re-election.
Three Coldwater area men are seeking the two open trustee seats in Butler Township. They are incumbents Hubert Homan and Nicholas Kahlig and former trustee Chris Dues.
NEW BREMEN - The Division IV sectional volleyball tournament here is seldom uneventful, and though the first of the two matches on Saturday didn't provide any fireworks, the second one more than made up for it.
FINDLAY - Celina engaged with Shawnee in a battle of defense for three-quarters of its Division I girls soccer sectional matchup before getting two goals late to advance with a 2-0 win over the Indians at Graham Soccer Stadium in Findlay on Saturday night.
The Celina boys soccer team saw its season end on Saturday as Shawnee got two rebound goals to defeat the Bulldogs 2-0 at the Division II boys sectional at Shawnee Soccer Stadium in Shawnee Township.
