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.
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Monday, May 12th, 2014
Sheriff: Keeping kids from prescription medications could help stem drug abuse
Public program slated at Celina High School
By Margie Wuebker
CELINA - Keeping children from abusing prescription medications may help fight the local war on heroin, according to Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Grey hopes to educate the public on the problem during a "Parents360 RX" public program at 7 p.m. May 19 in the Celina High School auditorium. The featured speaker is Tracy Plouch, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. [More]
Celina claims first league title since 1995
Western Buckeye League Boys Tennis Tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
LIMA - The last time Celina was crowned WBL boys tennis champs, the current squad were not born yet.
Coach Toma Hainline remembers, though, as she guided the 1995 team to the overall title.
The current batch of Celina tennis players brought home another title, sharing the overall championship with Shawnee as the league tournament concluded at the University of Northwestern Ohio on Saturday. [More]
Wenning goes to Ravens in sixth round
NFL Draft
By Gary R. Rasberry
It was late in the afternoon Saturday when Keith Wenning found out where he would be heading to continue his football career.
The former Coldwater and Ball State quarterback was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 194th pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. [More]
Obituaries on May 12th, 2014
Kenneth Bergman
Kenneth W. "Kenny" Bergman, 65, Fort Recovery, died May 10, 2014, at his residence. [More]
David Sink
David Sink, 79, Celina, died at 1:09 p.m. May 10, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Robert Leugers
Robert "Frosty" E. Leugers, 78, Celina, died at 3:32 p.m. May 10, 2014, at his residence. [More]
Julia Fark
Julia C. Fark, 92, New Bremen, died at 3:45 a.m. May 10, 2014, at Otterbein of St. Marys. [More]
William Fair
William G. "Bill" Fair, 81, Rockford, died at 3:12 p.m. May 9, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Edward Tobin
Edward L. Tobin, 80, Celina, died at 9:30 a.m. May 10, 2014, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Virginia Rindler
Virginia Rindler, 68, Celina, died at her home May 11, 2014.
Mass of Christia [More]
Local pictures on May 12th, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 12th, 2014
Mabry pleads not guilty to 1981 murder
ST. MARYS - A Celina man on Friday pleaded not guilty to his part in the slaying of a local farmer more than 30 years ago.
Tracy W. Mabry, 8673 U.S
Fire, vandalism at storage building
CELINA - Two youths were apprehended Saturday night after a small fire was reported near a building in which more than a dozen classic vehicles were damaged four days prior.
Market Street project getting closer to end
CELINA - The $1.34 million Market Street project that has hindered traffic for months is nearing completion, according to Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel.
Safe with cash taken from Coldwater business
COLDWATER - Police continue to investigate a breaking and entering early Sunday morning at Knap's Drive-Thru, 230 E. Main St.
An employee arriving for work at the Coldwater business about 10:15 a.m. Sunday discovered a back door had been pried open.
Gilberg throws no-hitter for Cardinals
Division IV Sectional Baseball
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen pitcher Jacob Gilberg's saw his quality effort against St. Henry spoiled earlier in the week.
Saturday, he may have made up for that.
Panthers shut out Black Knights
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Austin Adams scattered six hits over seven innings as Parkway opened its Division III baseball tournament season with an 8-0 shutout of Van Buren on Saturday afternoon in Van Buren.
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