Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 716 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Spencerville to near Rockford to 10 miles northwest of Celina, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, Rockford, Mendon, Buckland, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and Bulkhead.
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance slight chance 73° 73° slight chance Tomorrow 88° Tomorrow 88° chance 71° 71° chance
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Entire families often bear physical, emotional wounds from abusers
By Nancy Allen
The news last week that a Celina woman was shot to death by her estranged husband reopened emotional wounds in Barb Miller.
Though it's been 12 years since her sister, Teresa "Teri" (Hasenjager) Mitchell was killed by her abusive husband in Riverside, it seems like just yesterday, said Miller of Celina. [More]
Division II Volleyball Regional Semifinals
By Ryan Hines
ONTARIO - For the fifth straight season, the Ontario Regional marks the end of the postseason for the Celina volleyball team.
Parma Padua Franciscan has its eye on a second straight Division II state championship after knocking off Celina - 25-22, 25-14 and 25-15 - in the regional semifinals on Wednesday night at Ontario High School. [More]
Obituaries on November 4th, 2010
David F. Metz, 79, St. Marys, died at 8:07 p.m. Nov. 2, 2010, at the Golden-Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Stanley E. Russell, 68, Cridersville, died 9:35 a.m. Nov. 3, 2010, at his home. [More]
Ray J. Flore, 79, Celina, died Nov. 2, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on November 4th, 2010
Subscriber stories on November 4th, 2010
Protection orders are issued by courts to keep people safe from violent acts, but their true effectiveness is often a subject of debate.
"If the person doesn't pay attention to the law, it's just a piece of paper," said Becky Mason of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
ROCKFORD - Village officials will begin reading the new water meters in January for the February billing cycles.
New water meters were recently installed throughout the village so residents pay for what they use. Prior to the meters, homeowners and businesses paid a flat fee.
ROCKFORD - Local health officials are hoping a mutually-signed agreement will settle ongoing matters of noncompliance with a landfill that has yet to open in rural Rockford.
NEW BREMEN - Students could earn college credit for high school science classes next year, according to a report presented Wednesday night to board of education members.
CELINA - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has agreed to pay up to $5,000 to have trees and brush removed from an area near the local bike path due to safety concerns.
A van and three tractor-trailer rigs collided Wednesday morning at the fog-shrouded intersection of U.S. 127 and state Route 119. The mishap occurred at 8:04 a.m., according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
Division IV Volleyball Regional Semifinals
TIPP CITY - After a choppy start on Wednesday night, the Marion Local Flyers turned it on halfway through their regional semifinal match and came away with a three-set win over the Jackson Center Tigers.
Last Curtain Call
As winter discreetly whispers its pending arrival outside, Bill Stober's daily agenda involves many of the same tasks as it has for the past four dec
Playoff Capsules
Coldwater at Anna:
Saturday, 7 p.m. Booster Field
For the second straight year, the Rockets and Cavaliers will meet in the postseason. Last year, the Cavaliers needed overtime to get a 28-21 win at Wapakoneta.