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.
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.
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.
Today 74° Today 74° 59° 59° chance Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance chance 47° 47°
Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
By Leslie Gartrell
Ohio homeowners once again can apply for reimbursement for the construction/installation of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes, according to an Ohio Department of Public Safety news release.
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency bega [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - For fans at Murotech Court, it only appeared that St. Marys could not miss a shot on Tuesday.
The Roughriders missed a few, but not many, shooting nearly 55% percent from the field and combined the shooting and defense to come away with a 52-24 win over Spencerville in non-conference girls basketball action. [More]
By Tom Stankard
OSGOOD - A Cassella woman is overjoyed by the outpouring of support from the community for her new restaurant and ministry.     "The response has been wonderful. We're busy all the time," she added.
Karen Homan recalled being directed by the Holy Spirit to open Do Good Restaurant and Ministry at the location of the former Silver Spur, 25 W. Main St., Osgood. [More]
Obituaries on January 8th, 2020
Betty J. Hainline, age 88, of Celina, Ohio entered into Heaven peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Miller Place Assisted Living Home, Celina. [More]
Virginia M. Wendel, 92, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 2:33 pm on January 6, 2020, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Lee Boyce, 78, of St. Marys, OH passed away peacefully the morning of December 27, 2019 at Grande Lake Care Center. [More]
Harold Post, Celina, died on Jan. 7, 2020, at his granddaughter's residence in [More]
William L. "Bill" Enyart, age 77, of Portland, IN, passed away Monday, January [More]
Local pictures on January 8th, 2020
Subscriber stories on January 8th, 2020
Stench, equipment failure on the agenda
MINSTER - Neighbors of the Dannon Yogurt plant are calling for a meeting with the plant's management and village officials after an equipment failure in December.
County may approve cards
CELINA -Mercer County commissioners may permit elected officials to acquire and use credit cards for limited expenses while attending out-of-area meetings or conferences for ongoing training or work-related purposes.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners appointed Jerry Laffin as board chairman at Tuesday morning's organization meeting required by Ohio Revised Code
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon will spend his last year as sheriff before retiring also serving as president of the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association.
CELINA - The Celina Merchant Association's inaugural Second Saturday downtown event will kick off in February.
Association members on Tuesday irone
ROCKFORD - Dr. Norman Means was chosen over two other candidates to become the newest village council member.
Means along with Margaret Gehle and Mary Beougher filled out a survey that council members reviewed and discussed during a roughly 30-minute executive session during Tuesday's meeting.
Hoelscher, Flyers romp past Bulldogs
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local's mini-cheerleaders were in attendance for the girls basketball game on Tuesday.
Sammy Hoelscher and the Flyers game them something to cheer about.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Olivia Stolly's 3-pointer in the final 10 seconds allowed Lima Central Catholic to pick up a 37-35 win over Coldwater in non-conference girls basketball play at Herr Gymnasium in Lima.