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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Friday, August 5th, 2022
Latest wetland project has public unveiling
By Sandy Rose Schwieterman
Roughly 25 people, including representatives of county environmental offices and members of the Langenkamp family, attended the public opening of the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetland Conservation project on Thursday.
The 90-acre project is located on Coldwater Creek Road between Younger and Green roads. [More]
The Coldwater Squires make the gooey mix for their waffles, a festival delicacy
By Erin Gardner
COLDWATER - There's no better respite from walking around an area festival than biting into a fresh, crispy waffle dusted with powdered sugar.
Just ask Scott Gels, Coldwater Squires chief counselor.
The Coldwater Squires make the festival food favorite for the Coldwater K of C Picnic and the Coldwater Community Picnic every year. [More]
Obituaries on August 5th, 2022
Sandra Sue Sadler, 65, of Wapakoneta, OH died 1:20 a.m. Thursday August 4, 2022 at her residence. [More]
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MARIA STEIN - The race for Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District District board supervisor is officially on.
Voting began Tuesday during the annual Mercer SWCD meeting on Tuesday at Moeller Brew Barn.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair saluted the area's men and women who served their country with Veterans Day on Thursday.
In addition to gaining admittance to the fair free of charge, veterans were treated to a program honoring their commitment in the armed forces and a free meal.