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, December 7th, 2020
How are schools teaching COVID-19
Educators separate facts from agenda in classroom
By Leslie Gartrell
  Teachers have had a lot on their plates in 2020, adjusting their approach and classrooms to address a pandemic.
However, some area teachers are turning the pandemic into a teachable moment.
At Minster Local Schools, high school biology and anatomy teacher Marianne Bruns and principal Austin Kaylor have created a video series called "Ask Mrs. Bruns," in which Bruns tackles questions about COVID-19 from high school students. [More]
Obituaries on December 7th, 2020
Douglas Steinbrunner
Douglas Scott Steinbrunner, age 54, of Murphy Road, Versailles, Ohio, passed aw [More]
Patricia Rice
Patricia Jean (Emans) Rice, 89, of Ossian, Indiana, formerly of Mendon and St. Marys, passed away at her home on December 5, 2020. [More]
Charles Boomhower
Charles Ezra Boomhower (January 15, 1947 - November 30, 2020).
Son of Ceceli [More]
Sharon Carl
Sharon Gail Carl, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at her residence in Celina. [More]
Rolland Luginbill
Rolland Dean Luginbill, 86, of Rockford passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Fred Collingsworth, Sr.
Fred Collingsworth, Sr., 81, St. Marys, died at 12:20 a.m. Dec. 3, 2020, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Maryann Elliott
Maryann E. Elliott, age 73, of St. Marys, passed away December 4, 2020 at 5:00 [More]
Darrell McGlaughlin
Darrell 'Mike' McGlaughlin, age 72, of Celina died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. [More]
Patty Lovine
Patty Lovine, 64, St. Marys, died unexpectedly at 12:52 a.m., Dec. 4, 2020, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital's emergency department in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 7th, 2020
Subscriber stories on December 7th, 2020
Marathon raises funds, pays tribute to fallen soldier
CELINA - With nearly $53,000 in pledges on the line, Celina runner Rod Carpenter said he couldn't scrap a charitable marathon around Grand Lake on Saturday, even though he was recovering from COVID-19.
Fallen soldier remembered in lakeside ceremony
CELINA - The memory of Sgt. Larry Jackson, a Coldwater native who was killed in the Vietnam War, was honored Saturday morning with a flag-presentation ceremony held at Lakeshore Park.
Tough Start
Panthers begin season with loss to Knights
ROCKFORD - For one quarter, Parkway was neck-and-neck with Crestview.
After that, it was a different story.
Crestview went ahead 29-20 at halft
Rangers roll past Riders
ST. MARYS - New Knoxville rode a 17-2 first quarter to a 53-35 victory over St. Marys Saturday afternoon in a battle of 2-0 teams on the Grand Lake Health Systems Court.
Weekend Roundup
Area bowlers shine at kick-off tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area bowling teams had strong showings at the Division II Ohio High School State Kick-Off Tournament held at HP Lanes in Columbus on Saturday.
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