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.
ST. MARYS - A 52-year-old Celina man on Friday was ordered to serve seven to 25 years in prison for his part in the grisly murder of a retired St. Marys farmer more than 33 years ago.
Tracy Wayne Mabry was the second suspect sentenced for the death of Marcellus Reineke, 71, who was stabbed multiple times in his St. Marys home during a botched burglary in October 1981. [More]
ST. HENRY - Fort Recovery had St. Henry backed into a corner Friday night.
Fortunately for the Redskins, the corner is a place Evan Prenger likes to be.
The senior hit two three-pointers from the corner - including the game-tying trey with 20 seconds left - to help the Redskins erase a five-point deficit with under 1:30 to play in the fourth quarter. [More]
LIMA - The Third District Court of Appeals Friday rejected an appeal by a former Fort Recovery High School teacher serving 21 years in prison for sexual battery involving a student.
CELINA - The death of a Celina man who died Monday has been ruled Mercer County's first traffic fatality this year, Mercer County Sheriff's Capt. Marty Emerine said.
Minster jumped out to an early lead on Versailles and held off the Tigers down the stretch to pick up a 65-58 win Friday night at Wildcat Gymnasium in Minster.