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.
COLDWATER - A local bank administrator known nationally as an expert on community banking issues is stepping down after more than 35 years with an area bank.
After building a distinguished career for himself with The Peoples Bank Co., Jack Hartings last month announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year. [More]
Ketner scores 22 points as Wildcats knock off defending MAC champion Flyers
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Minster's 2018 stop at the Hangar couldn't have been much worse.
Mike Ketner made sure his team left the building feeling better this time around.
Ketner scored nine of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter as Minster snapped Marion Local's 15-game MAC winning streak with a 45-42 result on Friday at the Hangar. [More]
CELINA - About 30 families attended a Thursday night informational meeting held by Immaculate Conception School after a kindergarten teacher was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.
CELINA - Authorities are on the lookout for a Celina man with a history of violent offenses after he reportedly beat his wife and fled the scene early Friday morning.
Wabash River Conservancy District board members approved 2019 appropriations totaling $49,518, conservancy secretary Lil Knapke reported after the conservancy's recent meeting.
