Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 400 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Monroe to 11 miles north of Hagerstown, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Greenville, Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Union City, Fort Recovery, Ansonia, Rockford, Wabash, Wayne Lakes, Mendon, Osgood, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, Palestine, Montezuma, New Weston, and Yorkshire.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 18 at 11:11AM EDT until May 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE MERCER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CELINA, COLDWATER, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
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