Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 9:48AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
TORNADO WATCH 41 REMAINS VALID UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
BOONE CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON OWEN PENDLETON
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER CLERMONT HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN, CARROLLTON, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, EATON, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, RISING SUN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TROY, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WAPAKONETA, WARSAW, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WILLIAMSTOWN, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 6:26AM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 10:15AM EDT until March 11 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1015 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, and Huntsville.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 118.
Tornado Warning issued March 11 at 10:14AM EDT until March 11 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
TORILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... East central Auglaize County in west central Ohio...
* Until 1045 AM EDT.
* At 1014 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Anna, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Waynesfield, Chippewa Park, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, Montra, St. Johns, Mccartyville, New Hampshire, Swanders, Bloom Center, and Lewistown.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 98 and 110.
Today 69° Today 69° chance 28° 28° slight chance Tomorrow 45° Tomorrow 45° 36° 36°
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Area man killed by Celina police Friday
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A special prosecutor will be brought in to review a state agency's investigation into a Celina police-involved fatal shooting once the report is completed in four to six weeks, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Erin Minor.
Van Wert County Prosecutor Eva Yarger will assume the role of special prosecutor in the police shooting that left 24-year-old Corey Andrew of St. Marys dead early Friday morning. [More]
MAC makeup has remained solid throughout its history
By Gary R. Rasberry
In an era where schools change conferences on the drop of the hat on both the high school and collegiate levels, the Midwest Athletic Conference has remained a small fraternity of members and former members.
Only 14 schools can lay claim of being in the MAC over the 50 years of existence. No school has ever been kicked out of the conference. Two schools have left on their own and another merged with another MAC member. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2023
Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., 91, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, [More]
Lucille A. Schott age 90, of Union City, Ohio, passed away at 10:12 am Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her residence. [More]
Juanna Carson, formerly of Coldwater, passed away on June 30, 2023 while in hospice care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. [More]
Carol L. Hays, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 11:15 p.m. Friday August 25, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Michael John Schwieterman, age 79, from Guntersville, AL, passed away on August 15, 2023. [More]
Irene A. Doenges, age 95 of Minster died at 8:25 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. [More]
Jake J. Schwartz, 7 months and 20 days, Bryant, Ind., died at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 27, 2023, at Riley Hospital For Children, Indianapolis. [More]
Robert Lee Newland, 74, died Aug. 27, 2023.
Calling is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2023
CELINA - Two people have been indicted on misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged abuse at Victorum Learning Center.
Stephanie Lawrence, 42, St. Marys, was charged with first degree misdemeanor assault and first degree misdemeanor endangering children, according an indictment filed on Aug. 17.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to donate a property on North Front Street to Auglaize Housing Development, Inc., a non-profit which provides housing and related services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed first reading of legislation to establish a volunteer tree commission.
Once its members are seated, the commission will be tasked with providing direct input on a new city tree ordinance to be considered by city council members.
ST. MARYS - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office and numerous additional agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit at 2:22 a.m. Sunday.
The sheri
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday awarded a nearly $2.5 million contract for street reconstruction.
Councilors passed final reading of
ST. HENRY - In a brief meeting Monday night, village administrator Stanley Sutter informed village councilors that the fall clean up will be held Sept. 16.
COLDWATER - Village councilors on Monday took steps to annex an 18-acre tract of land south of West Sycamore Street in Coldwater.
Councilors moved to enter into an agreement with Butler Township for property adjacent to the village.
CELINA - Marion Local started slow in the first three sets and found itself on the brink of defeat, but in the fourth, the Flyers flipped the switch.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
One thing I love about fishing in Ohio is that the weather is always changing. Fishing can be an up-and-down sport. One day, the fish are biting, the next day they are gone.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville won the first two sets, then saw Botkins come back to force a fifth set before picking up the 31-29, 25-16, 23-25, 24-26, 15-11 victory in non-conference volleyball action in Botkins on Monday.