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.
Local traffic deaths declined in 2014 from the previous year and authorities hope to make it a trend.
Area law enforcement officers said they will continue to monitor "hot spots" where accidents more frequently occur, as well as target impaired drivers and those not wearing seat belts. [More]
Shirlee I. Kleinhenz, 84, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 12:28 a.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Kettering Medical Center, from complications suffered after a fall. [More]
MINSTER - A former police officer has filed an appeal with the Third District Court of Appeals claiming his termination one year ago violated his due process.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health is limiting visitation at its facilities after handling about 185 seasonal influenza cases at its outpatient facilities and admitting 15 patients.
The overwhelming stack of trophies, awards, and accomplishments that former Marion Local basketball standout Lori Albers earned throughout her career is one of the most impressive this area has ever witnessed.
