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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Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team couldn't have asked for a better debut.
The Lakers posted a doubleheader sweep over the Ashland University baseball club team by impressive 7-1 and 14-2 margins at Montgomery Field on Sunday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on March 26th, 2012
David Russell, 74, Celina, died March 25, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, L [More]
Scott Garman, 57, Celina, died at 9:53 p.m. March 25, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatie [More]
Patty L. Cooper-Clark, 81, Piqua, died at 7:45 a.m. March 23, 2012, at Piqua Manor Nursing Home, Piqua. [More]
Randall "Rocket" Bergman, 55, Minster, died at 1 a.m. March 24, 2012, in the emergency room at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Genevieve Russell, 75, St. Marys, died March 24, 2012, at St. Marys Living Cent [More]
Norma L. Smith, 87, Fort Recovery, died March 23, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Marcella A. "Sally" Koesters, 84, Chickasaw, died March 25, 2012, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on March 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on March 26th, 2012
Unseasonably warm weather may have farmers thinking about planting spring crops earlier than normal this year.
Many area farmers were seen working ground last week. At least one producer in northern Mercer County did plant some corn, a local ag official said.
Fed program sets requirements for flood zones
A new map identifying flood-prone regions in the unincorporated areas of Mercer County will become effective May 16.
The newest flood insurance rat
ST. HENRY - The 2012 baseball season got off to a solid start for St. Henry as Trey Rutschilling pitched a gem to lead the Redskins to a 7-2 win over Covington in non-conference action on Saturday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Midwest Athletic Conference won team titles in two divisions and swept the top four spots in one division as the girls' track season got underway on Saturday with the annual Lady Tiger Classique at Versailles.