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 - County officials and concerned citizens want people to know hope exists for those struggling with heroin addiction.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and guest speaker Ben Budde, a recovering heroin addict, want people to hear that message during the first Night of Hope at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Lakeshore Park. The event is a county first and something Budde spearheaded after talking to Grey and other county officials. [More]
Ohio Department of Agriculture officials have approved final permits for Pine Valley Ranch LLC, a 2.2 million layer hen facility proposed by some area farmers for south of Monticello in Van Wert County.
The Celina girls tennis team had a quick debut for the 2016 season in shutting out Bellefontaine 5-0 on Saturday morning at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at the high school.
COLDWATER - With his colorful outfit and hair, Kyle Troup could easily be picked out of the crowd of bowlers this weekend at the PBA Lefeld Implement Central Classic.
