Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 700 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Spencerville In Allen County to near Piqua, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Montra, Newbern, New Jerusalem, Huntersville, Ridgeway, Botkins, New Knoxville, Mount Victory, Moulton, Hardin, Pemberton, West Mansfield, Kenton, Logansville, Kossuth, Belle Center, Lakeview, Patterson, and Waynesfield.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 88 and 118.
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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Saturday, March 20th, 2021
Socially distanced meters
Federal COVID-19 relief funds used to install new units
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City utilities crews have begun installing equipment that will allow for remote readings of monthly residential utility use.
The overhaul will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take up to a few years to complete. The upgrades will allow meter readers to conduct their work without having to access the water and electricity meters directly, a move that mayor Jeff Hazel said would improve safety, result in more accurate readings and afford more privacy to residents. [More]
Obituaries on March 20th, 2021
James 'Bill' Ballinger
James W. "Bill" Ballinger, age 90 of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. [More]
Jane Gerlach
Jane L. Gerlach, age 63 of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the James in Columbus surrounded by her family following a 10-month battle with cancer. [More]
Carolyn Fetters
Carolyn J. Fetters, age 68, of Rockford, passed away on March 18, 2021 at Gardens of Celina surrounded by her loving family. [More]
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Eight new Auglaize virus cases reported
Auglaize health officials reported eight new cases of COVID-19 and one new hospitalization on Thursday, according to a news release.
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Boys State Basketball Roundup
Botkins advances to DIV title game
From staff and wire reports
Jayden Priddy-Powell's bucket with 1:13 remaining in the game helped lift Botkins to its first-ever state championshi
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