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 21st, 2020
Tips for dealing with extra seasonal stress
By Leslie Gartrell
  CELINA - The year 2020 has had its share of stressors. A contentious election and a global pandemic on top of run-of-the-mill problems can make even the most wonderful time of the year a pain.
So how can people keep the holidays merry and bright?
Wright State University-Lake Campus associate professor of psychology Dave Hochstein and Foundations Behavioral Health clinical director Roberta Donovan offered tips on how to reduce stress and enjoy the holidays instead of dread them. [More]
Obituaries on December 21st, 2020
Dorothy Ann Teeters, age 71, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, December, 1 [More]
Randy Williams, age 64 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 19, 20 [More]
Theresa Jean Platfoot, age 54, of St. Rt. 47, Houston, passed away of natural c [More]
Dr. David F. Poeppelman, 70 of Ottawa died 3:54 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 20 [More]
Thomas L. Albers, age 89 of Minster, Ohio formerly of Egypt, died Friday, Decem [More]
William H. A. Butsch age 91 of Russia, Ohio died on Thursday, December 17, 2020 [More]
Audrey L. Gill, age 92, of Marion, Ohio and formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed aw [More]
Bernice Ann (Fullenkamp) Gehret, age 82, of Star Road, North Star, passed away [More]
Local pictures on December 21st, 2020
Subscriber stories on December 21st, 2020
CELINA - Keith Westrick has been named the new president of the Lake Improvement Association, taking the spot of Nick Rentz, who served in the position for two years.
Inside-outside game lifts Roughriders past Panthers
ST. MARYS - It was a "pick your poison" type of game for Parkway on Saturday afternoon.
Either let St. Marys get hot from outside or try to shut down Roughrider center Austin Parks.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster, Marion Local, Celina and Fort Loramie engaged in a duals-format swim meet on Saturday at the South YMCA in