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.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015
High school seniors gain scholarships to further education
By David Giesige
With spring just around the corner, it's time for high school seniors to think about caps, gowns and student loans.
For those looking to continue their education, the staggeringly high prices for degrees can be intimidating. Fortunately for them, hundreds of thousands of dollars are just an application away. [More]
Obituaries on March 3rd, 2015
Janiece R. Henning, 52, St. Marys, was found dead at her residence on March 1, 2015. [More]
Raymon Glen Mathys, 81, Geneva, Ind., died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at his home after an extended illness. [More]
Thelma L. Milligan, 82, Geneva, Ind., passed away at 5:04 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, at Swiss Village, Berne, Ind. [More]
Edward N. Poor, 45, Monroeville, Ind., died at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind., following a chronic illness. [More]
Virginia M. Pittsenbarger, 86, Versailles, passed away at 4:22 a.m. March 2, 2015, at Wayne HealthCare, Greenville. [More]
Ralph U. Ording, 87, St. Henry, died March 2, 2015, at his home.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Church. [More]
Local pictures on March 3rd, 2015
Subscriber stories on March 3rd, 2015
Icy roads this morning led to several area accidents including a pair that injured at least two people.
One person was injured when a driver lost c
FORT RECOVERY - The village started 2015 with a strong general fund carryover of $2.17 million, according to an end-of-the-year report given to council members on Monday night.
Suspect allegedly tried to sell tools on social media
ST. MARYS - An Ashville man was arrested for allegedly stealing tools nine days ago from a local resident and attempting to sell them on social media
State Bowling Preview
Coldwater taking part in the state bowling tournament is as much a sign of spring as the swallows coming back to San Juan Capistrano, the buzzards heading to Hinckley, Ohio and the taxman knocking at the door.
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Boys Basketball Team
St. Henry's Ryan Mikesell was the best player on the best team in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
The senior was rewarded by the conference coaches as they dubbed him the MAC Player of the Year when the all-conference voting was released Monday evening.
Cory Luebke enters the 2015 baseball season fresh and optimistic that he'll be on a pitching mound much more often than in a doctor's office.
The San Diego pitcher and Marion Local graduate has missed the last two seasons due to two Tommy John surgeries on his left elbow.
District 8 Basketball Coaches Honors
Area players and coaches claimed Player and Coach of the Year honors as the District 8 Basketball Association released its All-District selections.