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, May 20th, 2017
Local agency unveils new sign, plans to offer more services
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Our Home Family Resource Center officials on Wednesday unveiled new signs and a new website as part of a yearlong effort to rebrand and expand services.
A small crowd gathered Wednesday outside the non-profit's office: staff members, supportive community members and a representative of Gov. John Kasich. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2017
Ida "Jerrie" Beach, a resident of rural Montezuma, was born July 25, 1921 in th [More]
Helen J. Henkle, age 86, of Celina, passed away Thursday
evening, May 18, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Ben M. Lammers, 82, of Saint Marys, died 2:28 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, following a brief illness. [More]
Local pictures on May 20th, 2017
Subscriber stories on May 20th, 2017
CELINA - The trial date has been set for Oct. 2 for a Fort Recovery man charged with murder in connection with the Sept. 25 death of 4-year-old Jaxxen Baker.
ROCKFORD - It can be difficult to give up the things you love, especially due to old age.
Lee Williams has loved woodworking ever since he learned
Grand Lake Angels in Action plans fundraiser
CELINA - Inspired by a common goal, two Celina residents say they are forming a group to fight the war against substance abuse in the Grand Lake area.
Eight overdose deaths have occurred in the area since April, Kristine Knapke said.
Minster beats Parkway for first district title in five years
COLDWATER - Minster baseball coach Mike Wiss smiled as he looked upon the sea of fans wearing orange and black celebrating with his players after they defeated Parkway 12-1 in six innings to win the Division IV district title on Friday night.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls track and field team finished as the runner-up at the Division I district meet that was completed on Friday at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin.
Friday's rain forced the softball district finals for both Division III and Division IV to be moved to Monday.
At Bath High School, Coldwater takes