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.
Doctor links sickness to contact with algae-covered pet
By Shelley Grieshop
GRAND LAKE - A 43-year-old Celina man is battling a serious neurological illness from contact with the toxic algae in Grand Lake, an infectious disease doctor confirmed Wednesday.
Danny Jenkins, who resides in Highland Park just three houses from [More]
Mercer County commissioners this week approved acceptance of a nearly half million dollar grant from the Ohio EPA to reduce phosphorus entering Grand Lake.
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Drug Task Force may have discovered a major marijuana growing operation during a routine air and ground search earlier this week.
Mercer County Recorder Tammy Barger is warning residents that a business called National Deed Service, Inc. is mailing letters stating the importance of having a certified copy of a deed to their home.
Lightning and rain proved to be the winner during Wednesday's action at the 2010 Ron Fortkamp State ACME Baseball Tournament at Montgomery Field in Celina.
