Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 9:02AM EDT until April 2 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southeastern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 945 AM EDT.
* At 901 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Minster, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Chickasaw, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Maria Stein, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Moulton, St. Marys, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Roundhead, Jumbo, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, Wapakoneta, Cridersville, and St. Johns.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 118.
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 839 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Union City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... New Weston, Fryburg, Chickasaw, New Bremen, Fort Recovery, Botkins, New Knoxville, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Neptune, Fort Loramie, Osgood, Moulton, Coldwater, Sharps Crossing, Kossuth, Lake Loramie State Park, North Dayton, Waynesfield, and Minster.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118.
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.
Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 74° Today 74° 59° 59° chance Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance chance 47° 47°
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Obituaries on May 14th, 2013
Barbara J. Heath, 80, Van Wert, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 2:31 p.m. May 11, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. [More]
Ivan Wyer, 87, Willshire, died at 7:56 p.m. May 12, 2013, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Richard L. Williams, 71, Celina, passed away May 12, 2013, at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. [More]
Marsha Hayes, 64, New Knoxville, died at 1:25 a.m. May 13, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center following a brief illness. [More]
Bernard Siefring, Coldwater, died May 13, 2013, at his home.
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Stories on May 14th, 2013
Counties, towns, schools and other entities in the area may receive nearly $1 million in rebates due to good investments by the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Payment will be forgiven on commercial buildings for 12 years
CELINA - New commercial structures built within the city corporation limits will be exempt from property taxes for 12 years.
City council members
COLDWATER - The Mercer County EMS wants to relocate its facility to the former firehouse.
Village council members on Monday evening listened to EMS
MARIA STEIN - Plans are under way for a second phase of the Marion Township Industrial Park, Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman told board members Monday night.
CELINA - Electric customers will soon be able to generate some of their own power by installing solar panels and wind turbines on their property. [More]
ST. HENRY - Village council members in an emergency measure Monday night approved the sale of 1.5 acres in the town's business park.
The village-ow
ST. MARYS - Two St. Marys residents were honored for their work and contributions to the city at Monday's regular board meeting.
Council members passed two resolutions honoring the late Chet Lore, city employee, and former major league baseball player and native Galen Cisco.
Minster, Coldwater tied for MAC lead with one to play
MINSTER - After spotting Minster a 4-1 lead, St. Henry's baseball team bided its time.
The Redskins then sent 13 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and exploded for seven runs en route to an 8-6 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday at Hanover Street Park. [More]
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A trio of Celina pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the Bulldogs' baseball team picked up their 15th win of the season with a 10-1 win over Lima Senior on Monday at Montgomery Field.
Division II Sectional at Bath
LIMA - The Celina softball team opened the postseason in impressive fashion with a 22-0 five-inning victory over rival St. Marys in Division II sectional semifinal action on Monday at Bath High School.
Local pictures on May 14th, 2013