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.
CELINA - Casandra Coldiron knew her 5-year-old son had mental health problems, but she struggled to find him help.
Weeks and months were lost waiting to see busy psychologists; paying for pricey services not covered by insurance was a financial burden. Still undiagnosed at age 13 - a tough time for many youths - he lost his father and brother. [More]
The holiday shopping rush is in full swing, and some local retailers are not feeling the effects of fiscal cliff concerns or modern-day computer shopping.
CELINA - Stop beating a dead horse: Either allow downtown businesses to erect fences or don't.
That's what city councilman June Scott exhorted his fellow legislators to decide at a meeting Friday evening where they discussed an ordinance that would permit sidewalk obstructions in downtown Celina.