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 - A Montezuma woman faces arson charges related to an October fire that officials had quickly deemed suspicious.
Natasha M. Thomas, 30, made her initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday to face charges of aggravated arson, a second-degree felony, and arson, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Marion wins third straight OVISCO title, Redskins beat Bulldogs for third place
By Tom Haines
CELINA - The final day of the 35th annual OVISCO Classic saw a nailbiter of a game that was decided on a missed shot in the final seconds. Then there was the championship game.
Marion Local led Coldwater by 19 going into the fourth quarter and kept up the pressure to secure a 55-31 win and its third consecutive tournament title at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Robert Parker at Tuesday's final council meeting of the year recapped the past 12 months' accomplishments and discussed plans for 2021.
CELINA - Mercer County officials have taken the next step in preparing for the Montezuma draining improvement project, awarding a $55,000 contract to Access Engineering Solutions for related engineering services.
WAPAKONETA - Three new deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, raising the county's death toll to 42 since the beginning of the pandemic.
COLUMBUS - The father of a Fort Recovery teacher who was sentenced to 21 years in prison is opposing county officials' request to have the Ohio Supreme Court reconsider its decision ordering the officials to release records they have withheld.
