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.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local officials are aiming to place a levy for the proposed new school facility on the November ballot.
Superintendent Mike Pohlman said details are not yet set in stone as the board must still pass resolutions to seek a levy. However, the November ballot is the goal. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Grace Thien missed her first six 3-point attempts on Tuesday night.
She didn't miss many after.
Thien finished 5-of-12 from long range and scored a game-high 21 points, leading the Indians past the visiting Celina Bulldogs 63-40 at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
CELINA - Property owners and merchants must focus on developing destination businesses to spark more activity in downtown Celina, mayor Jeff Hazel reiterated at this week's regular council meeting.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Two semitrailer drivers were transported to a local hospital for incapacitating injuries after an accident on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of state routes 219 and 49.
ROCKFORD - Baseball coach Luke Clouse discussed with board members on Tuesday possibly constructing a new press box and practice facility at the field.
CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members moved at their Tuesday meeting to issue a warning to a local food retailer after continued problems with cleanliness and clutter.
CELINA - With first place out of reach, the Celina wrestling team looked to lock up second place in the Western Buckeye League dual match season as the Bulldogs wrapped up the regular season at home with Van Wert.
Coldwater completed its girls basketball regular season with another run as the Cavaliers extended their winning streak to 14 with a 62-49 win at Elida on Tuesday night.
