Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 839 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Union City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... New Weston, Fryburg, Chickasaw, New Bremen, Fort Recovery, Botkins, New Knoxville, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Neptune, Fort Loramie, Osgood, Moulton, Coldwater, Sharps Crossing, Kossuth, Lake Loramie State Park, North Dayton, Waynesfield, and Minster.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118.
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.
Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 74° Today 74° 59° 59° chance Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance chance 47° 47°
Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Obituaries on August 6th, 2015
Edna A. Klingshirn, 80, Coldwater, died Aug. 5, 2015, at Mercer County Communit [More]
Charles E. Miller, 61, St. Marys, OH died 6:15 p.m. Saturday August 1, 2015 at his residence. [More]
Stories on August 6th, 2015
WAPAKONETA - Some things in life take time.
Winemaking is one of those.
John Turner of New Bremen has been making wine with wild grapes since 2006. He lets his wine sit for months after the process is complete but typically does not drink any for an additional year.
CELINA - Details about the new Aladdin Alternative School raised the most questions at Wednesday's meeting with Mercer County Educational Service Center officials and local school districts.
Decision 2015
Residents in numerous communities throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties will be asked to approve tax levies and other issues at the November general election.
Decision 2015
A Celina City Council member is seeking a position on the school board and several local posts have no candidates on the ballot for the November election, according to information from the Mercer County Board of Elections.
FORT RECOVERY - Maintaining the history of the village while increasing business and residential areas appears to be the community's long-term goal.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials brought a few concerns - such as financing for a proposed $3 million airport project - to Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, during a visit by the congressman on Wednesday.
Local Sports Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The area golf season got underway with St. Henry and New Bremen traveling to Echo Hills in Piqua for the Covington Lady Bucc Invitational.
Group to take stage Sunday in Celina
CELINA - Before pump-your-own gas stations came onto the scene in the mid-1970s, the chore was handled by "gas pump jockeys" who filled the tank, washed the windshield and checked the oil. [More]
Local pictures on August 6th, 2015