Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:26AM EDT until September 5 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Auglaize County in west central Ohio...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 325 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bluffton, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and New Hampshire.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
Shinabery new airport chief
By William Kincaid
MONTEZUMA - Aviation has long held a place in Steve Shin-abery's heart.
As the new manager of Lakefield Airport, Shinabery aims to share that passion for flying with the public, especially young children.
"If a teacher or principal calls me, sur [More]
Obituaries on February 20th, 2018
Walter A. Harlett, age 91 of St. Henry, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence in St. Henry. [More]
Donna J. Hart age 75, formerly of St. Henry, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Cheryl L. Heckler, age 59, of Celina, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Phyllis Hull, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 5:10 pm at Celina Manor. [More]
Clifford E. Link, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. [More]
Richard P. Seas, 88, of St. Marys, OH died 5:42 a.m. Friday February 16, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Jerome "Jerry" (Teddy Bear) Subler age 64, of Versailles passed away at 6:52 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Jack Tice, Convoy, died at 5:58 p.m. Feb. 11, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Ellen Weadock, 97, St. Marys, died on Feb. 17, 2018. at Otterbein Senior Lifest [More]
Local pictures on February 20th, 2018
Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2018
MINSTER - Board of education members on Monday approved construction documents for the middle/high school renovation project for just over $8.9 million.
Large existing trees in downtown may be removed to make way for new ones
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday approved applying for a Dayton Power & Light Right Tree Right Place grant, which would help the village purchase more trees to plant downtown.
ST. MARYS - The cause of Thursday's house fire at 221 N. Ash St. has been deemed unintentional, and the blaze reportedly originated in the attic.
The family living at the residence was not home at the time, St. Marys Fire Chief Doug Ayers told the newspaper this morning.
Celina sending big group to Canton; Indians ready for first-ever appearance
The Celina Bulldogs again have a large contingent of swimmers headed to the Division II state meet.
And for the first time in program history, swimmers from Fort Recovery will dive into the waters at C.T. Branin Nataorium in Canton.
State Diving Preview
For New Bremen's Vivian Niekamp, it's a historic trip.
For John Robinson and Holden Cubberly, it's the chance to maintain the legacy of state-qualifying divers at Celina.
Fun sport combines tennis, pingpong and badminton
CELINA - What began as a game to keep kids busy during the summer has become a popular sport among seniors.
Pickleball, a sort of cross between tennis, pingpong and badminton is growing in popularity because of its basic, relaxing, yet challenging nature.