Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 12:04PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1204 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Jackson Center, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Montra, Huntsville, Lakeview, Mcmorran, Botkins, Maplewood, Russells Point, Jackson Center, New Hampshire, Bloom Center, Anna, Chippewa Park, and Lewistown.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 105.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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, February 19th, 2021
Obituaries on February 19th, 2021
David A. Masonbrink, 68, of Saint Marys, died 7:45 A.M. Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, from COVID-19. [More]
Eva Mae Miller, age 84, of Mendon, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on February 17, 2021 at 6:05 pm at Celina Manor. [More]
Alice A. Sheaks, 90, of St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence. [More]
Virginia M. Butsch age 93 of Russia, Ohio died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio. [More]
Marilyn K. Smith, 71, of St. Marys Twp., died 3:46 a.m. Sunday February 14, 2021 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Dr. Philip J. LeFevre III of Glendale, Missouri, died February 8, 2021, in a tragic plane accident. His son, Philip J. LeFevre IV, also perished in the crash. [More]
Ethel Marie Jutte, 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died February 17, 2021, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Stories on February 19th, 2021
Family starts fund in memory of late deputy, Mark Heinl
COLDWATER - The family of a veteran lawman known as a kind, caring man who touched countless lives plan to keep his legacy alive by establishing the Mark Heinl Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund. [More]
CELINA - Winter storms have delayed COVID-19 vaccine shipment nationally and locally, as health officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties on Thursday reported delayed deliveries.
Coldwater rolls past Allen East in Division III sectional
COLDWATER - With Allen East putting the pressure on Riley Rismiller, Coldwater wasted no time finding the points that usually come from their center
Division II Girls District Bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater girls bowling team qualified for next week's Division II state bowling tournament after finishing second at the district tournament held at Westgate Lanes in Lima on Thursday.
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a bit of a slow start, New Knoxville found its rhythm and rolled to a 52-9 victory over St. Henry in the opening round of the girls Division IV sectional tournament Thursday night at the Barn. [More]
MARIA STEIN - It only took a quarter for the Marion Local girls basketball team to take a commanding lead.
The Flyers' pressure suffocated the Bull
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The New Bremen girls basketball team broke the game open in the second quarter on the way to a 67-32 win over Waynesfield-Goshen in the Division IV sectional opener at Cardinal Gymnasium Thursday night.
Some area businesses are still going strong as elder family members pass on the endeavors to the eager, next generation.

A bowling alley
Linus H
Local pictures on February 19th, 2021