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.
COLDWATER - The grand American tradition of young boys working with their fathers to turn a standard-issue block of wood into a unique race car continued locally during the weekend.
FRYBURG - Auglaize County authorities believe the death of a 60-year-old Fryburg man found deceased Friday morning likely was due to medical complications.
FORT RECOVERY - Surrounded by family and friends, Don Lennartz was recognized as the 2012 Citizen of the Year on Sunday night at the annual Fort Recovery Chamber Banquet.
All-West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Honors
Coldwater junior Erika Hartings capped off a spectacular season by being named the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Girls Bowler of the Year as all-conference honors were announced over the weekend.
