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.
Today 66° Today 66° 48° 48° chance Tomorrow 64° Tomorrow 64° slight chance 58° 58° chance
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Saturday, July 31st, 2021
Father and son lauded for life-saving actions after crash
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - A father and son didn't think twice about rushing to save the lives of two people involved in an accident that left both their vehicles engulfed in flames.
For their heroic efforts - which included smashing a car window to free a p [More]
Obituaries on July 31st, 2021
Charles Daisy
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Jeffery S. "Cat" Huelskamp, 65, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away at his home [More]
Daniel Meiring
Daniel Thomas Meiring, 47, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed [More]
Miriam Hone
Miriam Eileen Hone, 91, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at [More]
Vicki Phillips
Vicki Jo Phillips age 68, of Greenville passed away at 9:40 PM on Thursday, Jun [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 31st, 2021
Auglaize County Fair kicks off this weekend
WAPAKONETA - Fair manager Ed Doenges is thrilled to be able to present a full-fledged Auglaize County Fair with all the events, attractions and rides the community has grown to love.
School nurses honored
CELINA - Two unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic were thrust into the spotlight Friday afternoon and honored by the school and a state representative at the board of education's special meeting.
Full Pull
Fort Recovery hosts NTPA Grand Nationals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After a year's absence, the National Tractor Pullers Association's Grand Nationals returned Friday night at Ambassador Park for the first of two nights of pulling action.
Tornado siren test in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Tornado sirens in the village will be tested today at 12:10 p.m., according to a news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
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