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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Friday, February 10th, 2017
Runaway pony finds new home
By Tom Stankard
ROCKFORD - The pony reported missing in January near Rockford has been corralled and now has a new owner.
Upon receiving word the animal was still missing, Don Ballinger, Coldwater, and his daughter, Sheldon, 15, drove to Rockford on Saturday afternoon, mounted their horses and corralled the missing pony into a temporary enclosure they had set up near state routes 707 and 49. Catching it, he said, took about 2 hours. [More]
Tigers victorious on Senior Night in St. Henry
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - St. Henry got the start it wanted, just not the end result.
The Redskins outscored Versailles 8-2 to begin the game, but the Tigers followed with a 9-0 run and never trailed again in a 68-45 victory at Redskin Gymnasium on Senior Night. [More]
Obituaries on February 10th, 2017
Rosemary Albers
Rosemary C. Albers, age 87 of New Bremen, Ohio died on February 8, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. [More]
Braylon and Owen Sholler
Braylon Edward Sholler and Owen Linn Sholler, infant twins born to Jessica Smit [More]
Richard Houser
Richard Lee Houser, age 71, of Van Wert, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, OH. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 10th, 2017
Auglaize flu cases increase
Twelve hospitalizations since October include five within the last eight days
WAPAKONETA - The flu season has ramped up quickly this year.
The number of hospitalized influenza patients in Ohio will likely surpass 2,000 next week, according to Auglaize County Health Department Director of Nursing Brenda Eiting.
Board hears invalid pollution complaint
Farmer stockpiled manure instead of putting it into barn
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members Thursday reviewed an invalid manure pollution complaint in the Grand Lake Watershed but agreed the farmer could have done a better job.
ESC superintendent explains center's services, programs
CELINA - If Shelly Vaughn had a dime for every time somebody asked her what happens at the Mercer County Educational Service Center, well, she'd have a lot of change.
Blaze destroys St. Marys home
Resident and dog escape uninjured
ST. MARYS - A resident and dog escaped unharmed after an early morning fire Thursday destroyed a home on Northway Drive, St. Marys Township Fire Chief Chad Hicks said today.
Wildcats roll to victory
Minster clinches piece of MAC title
NEW KNOXVILLE - Minster held New Knoxville scoreless for the first 12 minutes of the game and never looked back on its way to a 55-26 victory over the Rangers Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
'Riders rally for victory
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys rallied from a sluggish first quarter to beat Defiance 52-49 in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday in Defiance.
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