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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.

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Monday, July 13th, 2015

Pitching highlights weekend's ballgames

District ACME Tournament

By Gary R. Rasberry

ST. HENRY - The first four games of the District 4 ACME baseball tournament featured several big pitching performances at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.

Coldwater received tremendous pitching performances from Aaron Harlamert on Saturday in the Cavaliers' 11-1 win over Russia and then from Kyle McKibben in the winner's bracket final against Minster with a 4-0 win. [More]

Obituaries on July 13th, 2015

William K. Block

William K. Block, 57, St. Marys, OH died 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2015 at his residence. [More]

Howard Huwer

Howard Henry "Hap" Huwer, age 86, of Coldwater, died July 4, 2015 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon B.C., Canada. [More]

Eugene Liess

Eugene "Gene" W. Liess, 83, of Anna, passed away at 3:45 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 at The Pavilion. [More]

Nancy Holtzhauer

Nancy A. Holtzhauer, 80, Saint Marys, died suddenly on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Carriage Court Assisted Living Center in Marysville, Ohio. [More]

Local pictures on July 13th, 2015

Subscriber stories on July 13th, 2015

Local cat shelters full, officials say

Rescue worker encourages spaying, neutering animals

ST. MARYS - Area cat shelters are full, essentially leaving nowhere to take strays.

The founder of Sue's Animal Rescue Team, a non-profit rescue in St. Marys, has been taking in stray and unwanted cats since 2008, and has placed 800 cats and rescued more than 1,600.

Area divers claim league championships

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Saturday's good weather allowed area divers to compete in the Tri-County League diving championship at Bryson Pool in Celina.

Mariners split with Graders

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Grand Lake split a Saturday matinee doubleheader with the expansion Galion Graders in GLSCL baseball action at Montgomery Field.

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