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.
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Monday, June 29th, 2020
Group shows its pride
Supporters of LGBTQ rights march in Celina
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - The city was a bit more colorful on Saturday as about 300 people participated in the Small Town Pride March, waving flags and displaying signs in support of the LGBTQ community.
Despite thunderstorms earlier in the day, it didn't rain on the parade, and organizers said they were awed and humbled by the turnout. [More]
Knapke joins talented team
Marion Local graduate playing with Mid-American Unity in TBT
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - A professional basketball career awaits Luke Knapke in Belgium.
In the meantime, the Marion Local graduate is preparing to see where he stacks up against some of the competition.
Knapke will play for Mid-American Unity in The Basketball Tournament, which tips off Saturday and runs through July 14 in Columbus. The 24-team field includes a collection of former big-name college players vying for the $1-million dollar, winner-take-all prize. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2020
David Barga
David R. Barga, age 90, of North Star, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at his residence late Saturday morning, June 27, 2020. [More]
Mary Miller
Mary Ann (Bihn) Miller, age 82, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Gary Wicker
Gary Wicker, 64, of Saint Marys, died 10:24 P.M Friday, June 26, 2020, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. [More]
James Wessel
James Wessel, 89, St. Marys, died June 26, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima.
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Rules complicate enforcement
CELINA - Local health officials say customer indifference, vague language in state safety guidelines and lengthy administrative procedures have made it difficult to enforce COVID-19 safety measures for restaurants and other businesses.
Six new virus cases reported in the area
CELINA - Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer County over the weekend, bringing the county's total to 265 confirmed cases.
Three new confirmed cases were also reported in Auglaize County, raising that county's total to 91.
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