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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Saturday, April 16th, 2016
By Claire Giesige
CELINA - During last month's teacher in-service day, Angela Brown was nowhere to be seen. That's because the Celina teacher was thousands of miles away in Izmir, Turkey.
Brown had been asked to present at a conference held at Yasara University. During her weeklong stay, she spoke with faculty and students about the difficulties in teaching language acquisition skills. [More]
Obituaries on April 16th, 2016
Brian J. Hauenstein, 56, Wapakoneta, died at 7:45 a.m. April 15, 2016, at Cridersville Healthcare Center. [More]
Andrew Kunk, 47, Portland, Ind., died April 15, 2016, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Ind. [More]
Local pictures on April 16th, 2016
Subscriber stories on April 16th, 2016
CELINA - Performers and audience members alike will have their hands in the air at a Wright State University-Lake Campus concert next weekend.
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Celina senior surrenders just one hit in 4-0 victory
CELINA - The Celina softball team had to score nine runs in the ninth inning to pull away from Napoleon for a 16-8 win on Thursday night.
The Bulldogs didn't need to provide pitcher Melody Donovan with too much run support on Friday night. She was nearly unhittable.
CELINA - After suffering a tough loss to Shawnee on Thursday, the Celina boys tennis team looked to bounce back with another Western Buckeye League match Friday with Bath at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at the high school.
COLDWATER - Andy Brunet blossomed into a dominating center in the Midwest Athletic Conference this past season.
For his next act, the 6-9 Coldwater senior will set his sights on the college level after he signed with NCAA Division II Walsh University on Friday.
Friday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery's track team celebrated a big tri-meet sweep over fellow MAC schools Coldwater and Parkway on Friday afternoon at Barrenbrugge Park.