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.
CELINA - A new online e-check option is an easy, inexpensive and efficient way for property owners to pay their real estate taxes without having to step foot in the courthouse, Mercer County Treasurer David Wolters said.
"If you have concerns about long lines at the courthouse or not being able to make it to the courthouse prior to closing, this option provides the flexibility to pay from the privacy of your home or office," Wolters told the newspaper. [More]
CELINA - With roughly $46 million in real estate taxes flowing through the Mercer County Treasurer's Office each year, many taxpayers often inquire about where all those greenbacks end up, treasurer David Wolters said.
CELINA - With a general fund carryover balance of $4.06 million, the city government is once again beginning a new year on very strong financial ground.
ST. MARYS - With the offense firing on all cylinders, St. Marys picked up its first Western Buckeye League win of the season with an impressive 77-44 rout of Bath Friday night at Murotech Court.
MINSTER - Minster Head Football Coach Geron Stokes was placed on paid administrative leave from his coaching and weight-room monitoring duties on Tuesday, district superintendent Brenda Boeke said. Details of what led to the decision were not provided.
Reed Merricle set a school record with 10 3-pointers and Wapakoneta pulled away to post an 81-54 win over Celina in WBL boys basketball play at Wapakoneta High School.
