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°
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Art teacher has side gig painting business murals
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Since officially debuting her business WrenWay Creations in June, Alicia Welker's custom artwork has been the talk of the town in Celina and elsewhere.
Welker specializes in canvas painting, seasonal window art, murals, wedding signs, chalkboard art and just about any other project her clients have in mind. She had previously completed work for family and friends but waited until a few months ago to gain LLC status and start a Facebook page. [More]
By Abigail Miller
  ST. MARYS - Board of education members observed a moment of silence for Memorial High School English teacher Tracy Anderson, who died Friday after a four-year battle with cancer.
Anderson, 47, of Wapakoneta taught at St. Marys for 18 years and was a dedicated teacher and friend to staff and students, said superintendent Bill Ruane. [More]
State Issue 1 - Abortion
From Associated Press
  The constitutional amendment seeking to guarantee access to abortion rights in Ohio has been fueling misleading claims about how it could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state.
Many of these talking points also are included in a state Senate resolution proposed on Wednesday, which was the first day of early in-person voting ahead of Election Day on Nov. 7. [More]
Obituaries on October 12th, 2023
Evelyn F. Jones, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away 8:10 a.m., Mon. Oct. 9, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, with her family at her side. [More]
Debra "Deb" K. Zizelman, age 65, of Mendon, passed away on October 9, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
Local pictures on October 12th, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 12th, 2023
Court: Chilcoats are now flight risk
CELINA - The FBI conducted an operation on Wednesday morning at the home of a Celina couple charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to an official with direct knowledge of the incident who spoke off the record.
Alumni Notes
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Owens Community College freshman Lindsey Koenig (Marion Local) was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week in volleyball for the second time this season on Monday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Lennon Cisco and Nick Steinbrunner wrapped up their golf season as the pair competed in the Division I boys district tournament on Wednesday at Shawnee Country Club in Lima.
Big games abound in Week Nine of the high school football schedule, but the annual Battle of Route 66 between Minster and New Bremen has additional interest on Friday night at Memorial Field.
Computer Points Roundup
  There are big games happening at the top of the conference standings in the next two weeks. This week, Celina (7-1) hosts Defiance in the Western Buckeye League, while Coldwater (8-0) hosts Versailles in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
DEFIANCE at CELINA
Celina Stadium
Last Season: Landen Ackley and Zander Jones each had rushing touchdowns in Celina's 15-7 win at Fred Brown Stadium.
Impact Players
Offense
Colton Mabry, RB, St. Marys
20 carries for 230 yards and four touchdowns in the Roughriders' 59-32 win over Kenton.
Horse and Buggy Tales
The first major step in fire protection was made on March 27, 1883, when an Ahrens steam fire engine was bought for $3,700, and to be paid for over a five year period.