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.
CELINA - A free lunch program aims to help hungry children eat well throughout the summer.
Federal, state and local partners on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Mercer County's first U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program at the Celina Gardens Apartments. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents receiving public assistance are getting reloadable debit cards to replace the former paper coupons.
The Women, Infants and Children nutrition program on Monday rolled out the new cards locally, county WIC director Jenny Boroff told health board members at Tuesday's meeting. The Mercer County WIC office transitioned to the cards on July 6. [More]
CELINA - After considerable debate, legislation designed to limit drone use in town lifted off Monday night as city council members passed first reading.
SIDNEY - A Fort Loramie man pleaded guilty July 9 to attempted failure to stop after an accident, a fourth-degree felony, in connection with the death of a Minster teen.
CELINA - A request during Monday night's Celina City Council meeting that the city help buy new youth football helmets evolved into a discussion about the safety of the current equipment and whether the league's participation fee is adequate.
COLDWATER - High school students may soon be able to attend religious instruction during the school day instead of remaining in study hall due to changes in state law.
A three-run fourth inning proved to be the difference for Lake Erie as the Monarchs beat the Grand Lake Mariners 4-2 in GLSCL action Tuesday night in Flat Rock, Mich.
