Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 9:48AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
TORNADO WATCH 41 REMAINS VALID UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
BOONE CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON OWEN PENDLETON
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER CLERMONT HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN, CARROLLTON, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, EATON, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, RISING SUN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TROY, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WAPAKONETA, WARSAW, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WILLIAMSTOWN, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 6:26AM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 10:15AM EDT until March 11 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1015 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, and Huntsville.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 118.
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 10:14AM EDT until March 11 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
TORILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... East central Auglaize County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1045 AM EDT.
* At 1014 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Anna, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Chippewa Park, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, Montra, St. Johns, Mccartyville, New Hampshire, Swanders, Bloom Center, and Lewistown.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 110.
Today 69° Today 69° chance 28° 28° slight chance Tomorrow 45° Tomorrow 45° 36° 36°
Saturday, January 6th, 2018
Families celebrate the birth of 99th great-grandchild
By Tom Stankard
Rita Buschur, 91, New Weston, and Alma Schmitmeyer, 89, St. Henry, didn't know each other very well while growing up but a friendship between the two blossomed following the wedding of their grandchildren, Ed Buschur and Lisa Schmitmeyer.
Now they share something even more precious - an addition to their respective families that marks each woman's 99th grandchild. [More]
Obituaries on January 6th, 2018
Phyllis J. Dahlinghaus age 84 of Minster passed away at 11:47 AM on January 4, 2018 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Gilbert S. Muhlenkamp, age 89 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at the Briarwood Village Nursing Home in Coldwater. [More]
Jane I. Shively, age 89, of Celina, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 4, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Ronald F. Stucke, age 75 of St. Henry, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Local pictures on January 6th, 2018
Subscriber stories on January 6th, 2018
Local numbers double what they were last year
Seasonal influenza is sweeping across Ohio as children return to school from Christmas vacation.
So far into the 2017-2018 influenza season, 2,104 flu-associated hospitalizations have been recorded statewide, compared to 369 at this time last year, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
COLDWATER - In the small enclave of apartments where Sandra Renner, 47, was found dead on Wednesday, one neighbor expressed shock and said she doesn't feel comfortable living so close to a possible murder scene.
Schlarman catches fire as Redskins stun Indians
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Tyler Schlarman began heating up in the third quarter on Friday night.
After hitting a 25-footer midway through the fourth quarter, it was official: Schlarman was on fire.
NEW BREMEN - A prolonged dry spell spanning the first and second quarters doomed New Bremen on Friday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
Marion Local went on a 27-0 run during a 9 1/2 minute New Bremen drought, and the Flyers rolled to a 66-30 Midwest Athletic Conference victory.
COLDWATER - When Coldwater began dialing long distance on its shots, New Knoxville had to go to a new coverage plan.
The Cavaliers hit nine three-pointers in the first half and never looked back in beating the Rangers 68-47 for their first MAC win of the season on Friday night at the Palace.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida jumped out to a 20-9 first quarter lead and never looked back in handing Celina its ninth straight loss in a 68-51 WBL contest at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night.