Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 839 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Union City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... New Weston, Fryburg, Chickasaw, New Bremen, Fort Recovery, Botkins, New Knoxville, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Neptune, Fort Loramie, Osgood, Moulton, Coldwater, Sharps Crossing, Kossuth, Lake Loramie State Park, North Dayton, Waynesfield, and Minster.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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 April 2 at 9:10AM EDT until April 2 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 910 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Knoxville, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Moulton, St. Marys, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Roundhead, Jumbo, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, Wapakoneta, Cridersville, St. Johns, Minster, Bulkhead, and Mccartyville.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 118.
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Obituaries on June 19th, 2019
Earnest Roy Baucom, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 16th at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Karen Boice, 75, of Saint Marys, a faithful servant of Christ, entered His eter [More]
Donald A. Stahl, age 84, of Celina, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
James C. Gross, age 65 of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Stories on June 19th, 2019
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced Ohio will receive federal assistance for individuals and businesses in Mercer, Auglaize and eight other counties impacted by the 21 tornadoes that swept through western Ohio last month. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County elections officials will temporarily store their old voting equipment through Celina Moving and Storage until they can verify the new system is ready to use in November's general election.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members on Tuesday approved a resolution intending to place a 1-mill operating levy renewal issue for the Rockford Carnegie Library on the Nov. 5 election ballot.
CELINA - Mercer County government's elected and appointed officials were lauded for their strong fiscal management and informed about upcoming capital projects and wellness committee initiatives at a mid-year review meeting.
COLDWATER - Board members discussed their self-evaluations on Tuesday, noting several areas in which they might be able to improve.
Some areas memb
MENDON - Council members at Tuesday's meeting discussed possible uses of potential grant funding for the village hall.
Craig Knapke of Access Engin
ROCKFORD - Council members on Tuesday discussed a continuing problem with door-to-door solicitors in the village.
Village administrator Jeff Long
MARIA STEIN - The 32nd annual Maria Stein Country Fest returns Friday-Sunday with plenty of activities for the whole family.
New activities this ye
Willis "Bud" Preston is spending his golden years chasing gold medals.
Recently, the 1946 graduate of Celina High School won the 90s Singles Divisi [More]
Mariners fall to Copperheads
CELINA - Grand Lake had few answers for their hitting woes on Tuesday night.
Zach Iverson pitched six innings of two-hit baseball and Southern Ohio belted 15 hits in beating the Mariners 7-2 in the opening game of a three-game series at Montgomery Field.
Compiled by Colin Foster
The St. Henry ACME team scored three runs in the sixth to squeak by Marion Local with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
New store opens in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Two avid runners have picked up the pace at their business by expanding into Coldwater.
Can't Stop Running co-owners Ryan and Amanda King opened their new store next door to Innergy Fitness in Coldwater about two weeks ago.
Local pictures on June 19th, 2019