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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Friday, December 4th, 2020
Stressed out
Dentists, doctors seeing, treating many issues related to 2020-induced anxiety
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - This year has been stressful for many area residents. For some, it's led to more trips to the dentist or doctor's office.
"I would definitely say I have noticed an increase in tooth fractures, people grinding/clenching their teeth," said [More]
Rangers take down Flyers
By Tom Haines
NEW KNOXVILLE - Once New Knoxville got the lead, it never looked back.
The Rangers trailed Marion Local after the first quarter, but tied the game on an and-one by Avery Henschen and took their first lead midway through the second. From there, New Knoxville pulled away to an eight-point halftime lead and a 51-44 Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball victory at Ranger Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on December 4th, 2020
Ruth Brackman
Ruth Edna Brackman age 84 of Cassella, Ohio died at 5:22 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Dorothy 'Jeanne' Lillich
Dorothy "Jeanne" Lillich age 90, formerly of Celina, peacefully went to be with the lord November 26, 2020 in Beavercreek. [More]
Thelma Reier
Thelma Reier, 92, of Saint Marys, died 6:20 A.M. Thursday, December 3, 2020, at [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 4th, 2020
Growing local startup moving to new, larger facility
Rifle hand-guards, tattoo guns among business's products
COLDWATER - A homegrown startup that has enjoyed an explosive growth spurt since its inception four years ago will soon be moving into a new facility in the Franklin Industrial Park next to Lakefield Airport near the U.S. 127 and State Route 219 intersection.
2 new local COVID deaths reported
CELINA - One new COVID-19 death was reported in each Mercer County and Auglaize County on Thursday bringing the tolls to 52 and 33, respectively.
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Slow start
Cold first quarter hampers Bulldogs in opening-game loss
CELINA - After having to push back the start of the season due to quarantine, Celina opened its girls basketball season at the Fieldhouse against Van Wert in a Western Buckeye League contest.
Wildcats open with big win
VERSAILLES - Although the girls' high school basketball season is already three weeks old, for reasons far beyond any of their control, the Minster W
Area Roundup
Stober's 3 gives Panthers first win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Gabrielle Stober's 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining in regulation lifted Parkway to its first win of the season, beating St. Henry 31-29 in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.
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