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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Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Robert Dooley
Robert A. Dooley, age 61, of rural Celina, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Born September 15, 1959, in Celina, Bob was a son of the late Adeline Dooley.
Surviving are his children: Angela (David) Schumm of Willshire and Johnathan Dooley of Rockford, grandchildren: Lexie and Carter Schumm, sisters: Cindy Dooley of Celina and Barb (Bob) Kuhn of Wabash, IN, half-brother, Bill Muter, of Columbus, and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sisters: Marjorie Rigali and Elise "Lisa" Kupper.
  A Celina High School graduate, Bob worked for over 26 years as a machinist at Fort Recovery Industries. Bob was a member of Willshire American Legion Post #207, Celina Moose Lodge #1473 and Celina Eagles Aerie #1291. Known as "Guitar Bob", he had played with a band at area bars over the years. Bob enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Playing guitar was a favorite pastime, as well as camping and fishing.
Friends may call from 5 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 29th, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with the Funeral Service to follow, beginning at 7:00. Burial will take place at Swamp College Cemetery, at a later date.
Those attending are required to wear masks, practice social distancing as much as possible, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Condolences can be expressed to Bob's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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