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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Thursday, April 27th, 2023
By Tom Haines
NEW BREMEN - As a freshman, Lexa Steinke was talked into joining the New Bremen bowling team by her friend and classmate, Megan Ritter, despite having no bowling experience.
Wednesday, she signed a national letter of intent to bowl at Division III Ohio Northern, as part of the Polar Bears' inaugural bowling team. [More]
Obituaries on April 27th, 2023
Beverly "Bev" C.F. Donovan, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. [More]
Jean A. Brackman age 96 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 2:10 AM on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at The Gardens of St Henry, Ohio. [More]
Mary L. Hespe, 96, New Bremen, died at 7:20 a.m. April 23, 2023, at Heritage Care Center, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on April 27th, 2023
Subscriber stories on April 27th, 2023
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital's childbirth center is now a locked unit with limited access.
Hospital board of governors at Wednesda
CELINA - An onerous call-load is pushing a thinning volunteer force to its limit in Mercer County.
Looking to prop up the struggling system, some
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Lainey Spear hit two home runs and Taylor Post scattered six hits as Lincolnview defeated Coldwater 8-1 in Wednesday softball action in Middle Point.