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 - Mercer County Fair officials have been forced to drop the country and Christian concerts from this year's fair schedule due to Gov. Mike DeWine's recent order prohibiting rides, games and grandstand events.
Fair officials had secured marquee acts Sawyer Brown and BlackHawk for the Aug. 14 country concert and Grammy Award-winning For King and Country for the Aug. 15 Christian concert. [More]
CELINA - A 12th person has died from COVID-19 and nine new cases were reported in Mercer County on Thursday, bringing the county's total number of cases to 479.
CELINA - Although Mercer County has experienced its fair share of economic woes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, county economic development director Jared Ebbing said the area has fared better than others due to its diverse economy and resilient businesses and residents.
CELINA - The ongoing demolition and renovation of aging, rundown buildings signal an exciting reshaping of parts of downtown Celina, mayor Jeff Hazel said this week.
CELINA - Mercer County small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 through a new program authorized by county commissioners on Thursday.
