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.
CELINA - Although inflation, labor shortages and other economic issues continue to weigh on farmers, interest rates and input costs are anticipated to soften in 2023, according to an Ohio State University Extension field specialist.
MARIA STEIN - More than 90 Marion Local Schools residents met at the elementary school gym for a community meeting this week to discuss the need to upgrade facilities to meet growing enrollment.
Marion Local's boys country team came into the year aiming for a long-awaited return to the state tournament. Behind top-20 finishes from seniors Troy Stucke and Noah Budde in the Division III regionals at Tiffin last week, the Flyers achieved that goal.
