Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 6:02PM EDT until April 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 82 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE HARDIN MERCER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, CELINA, COLDWATER, KENTON, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lima, 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... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Pfeiffer, Walton, and Hepburn.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 117 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
47° 47° chance Wed 57° Wed 57° 44° 44° chance Thu 77° Thu 77° chance slight chance
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Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Fireworks an art form for man who plans show
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Fireworks represent a celebration for some people, but for Barry Peel Jr. they are an art form.
Peel's grandfather introduced him to fireworks at a young age, and he hasn't lost interest since, Peel said.
While watching a fireworks show at the Celina Lake Festival 30 years ago, he told his wife and son, "someday I want to do that job right there."
Over the past 12 years, he has been involved in assembling and leading shows alongside his brother Brett and son Barry III. [More]
Obituaries on July 3rd, 2017
Mary Ann Bell
Mary Ann Bell, age 80, of Coldwater, passed away Friday June 30, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Elizabeth Belna
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Belna, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, died Sunday evening July 2, 2017, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. [More]
Theona Hilleary
Theona Elona Mae "Sis" (Mowery) Hilleary age 96, of Celina, Ohio passed away at [More]
Norma J. Poppe
Norma J. Poppe, 86, of Spencerville, Ohio, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. [More]
Local pictures on July 3rd, 2017
Subscriber stories on July 3rd, 2017
Lake's water quality frustrates many
Business owner grills LIA president about why algal toxin levels remain high
CELINA - Tempers flared at Saturday's Lake Improvement Association meeting over frustrations about Grand Lake's water condition and the slow pace of improvement.
Field fixes ahead
CELINA - City officials plan to install a new synthetic playing field and an outfield irrigation system, together estimated to cost nearly $200,0000, at Montgomery Field in Eastview Park.
Give it to us straight
Our view
City officials are right to plan to redirect Lake Shore Drive around the new Bryson Park District. However, they should have been more upfront about the issue when they first started planning the new park.
Area teams advance in tournament
ACME Sectional Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Coldwater and St. Henry inched closer to earning spots in the ACME District 4 tournament with wins over the weekend at the Mercer County sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
Mariners split with Ironmen
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake remained at the .500 mark after splitting a weekend home series with Lorain County at Montgomery Field.
The Mariners won Saturday's matchup with the Ironmen 6-5 in 11 innings, but Lorain County came back to take Sunday's wrapup 3-1.
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