Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
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Monday, September 19th, 2011
Obituaries on September 19th, 2011
James Berning
James R. Berning, 75, Fort Loramie, died Sept. 18, 2011, at his residence.
He [More]
Karsyn Muter
Karsyn Wayne Muter, 1-day-old, Celina, died at 6:19 p.m. Sept. 12, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Irvin Kelch Jr.
Irvin S. Kelch Jr., 66, Minster, died Sept. 16, 2011, at the V.A. Medical Center, Dayton. [More]
Dorothy Bader
Dorothy J. Bader, 81, Rockford, died at 1:24 p.m. Sept. 17, 2011, at The Gardens in Celina. [More]
Phyllis Oda
Phyllis L. Oda, 84, Minster, died at 8 p.m. Sept. 17, 2011, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. [More]
Garrett Rhodes
Garrett Rhodes, 21, Wapakoneta, died Sept. 17, 2011, at the scene of a single-v [More]
Eunice Kohlreiser
Eunice Kohlreiser, 79, St. Marys, died at 7:45 a.m. Sept. 17, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Stories on September 19th, 2011
Mercer fairgrounds transformed into 'Scooterville'
Vintage vehicles draw long-time riders, campers, nostalgia buffs
CELINA - A band of grey-haired men clutched coffee mugs early Friday morning while surveying dozens of vintage scooters at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. [More]
Board of Elections to reduce precincts
CELINA - The city's voting precincts may be reduced from 10 to 8 sometime after the general election in November.
The Mercer County Board of Electi
Area man killed in weekend crash
WAPAKONETA - A 21-year-old Wapakoneta man was killed late Saturday night in a single-vehicle car crash on county Road 33A in Auglaize County.
Garret D. Rhodes was pronounced dead at the scene by the Auglaize County coroner, according to the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Minster pulls away on back nine
Jordan Moeller Memorial Golf Invitational
CARTHAGENA - Minster came out on top over 14 other teams to win the fourth annual Jordan Moeller Memorial Golf Tournament at The Mercer County Elks on Saturday.
Bulldogs roll to easy win over the Indians
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs cruised past Fort Recovery on Saturday at the Intermediate School with a three-game sweep - 25-13, 25-11 and 25-10 - to improve to 7-4 on the season.
Marion Local knocks off state-ranked Huron
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
State-ranked volleyball teams met at The Hangar in Maria Stein on Saturday as Marion Local, ranked third in the latest Division IV coaches' state poll, faced Huron, which is eighth in the Division III state poll.
Local pictures on September 19th, 2011
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