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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Council wants to fine residents who do not clean up after pets
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Council member Delores Stienecker and local resident Dr. Ron Riebel said during Tuesday night's village council meeting that something needs to be done.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools is in a waiting period, according to the superintendent, until Gov. John Kasich unveils possible school cuts in his budget Tuesday and Senate Bill 5 moves through the House.
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Division III Girls Regional at Ohio Northern Univ.
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Division IV Boys District at Wapakoneta High School
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