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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.

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Saturday, October 14th, 2023

FBI arrests Celina couple charged in Jan. 6

By Leslie Klosterman

CELINA - A Celina couple charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol have been arrested after the FBI executed bench warrants early Wednesday morning.

The warrants had been issued for Donald and Shawndale Chilcoat after they reportedly failed to appear for a Sept. 5 status hearing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. [More]

2 councilors challenged on November ballot

Minster Village Council

By Tom Millhouse

MINSTER - Two incumbent Minster Village Council members are being challenged in the Nov. 7 general election by a pair of residents making their first attempt at public office.

Nicole Clune and Tom Herkenhoff are seeking re-election to village council. Also appearing on the ballot are newcomers Josh Osterloh and Trey Steele. The top two vote-getters will each pick up a seat. [More]

2 compete for Minster mayor

Minster Mayor

By Tom Millhouse

MINSTER - Longtime Minster Mayor Dennis Kitzmiller is being challenged in his bid for another term in office in the Nov. 7 general election by seasoned village council member Craig Oldiges.

Kitzmiller has held the position for 28 years, while challenger Oldiges has served on village council for 18 years. The mayoral race has generated considerable interest as many candidate signs have cropped up around town. [More]

Voters to decide township fire levy

Franklin Township fire levy

By Tom Millhouse

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - Township voters will decide on a five year, 1.1-mill renewal fire protection levy in the Nov. 7 general election.

The levy, which has been on the books since 1985, generates $84,000 per year. The owner of a home assessed at $100,000 would continue to pay $33 annually, according to the ballot language. [More]

Renewal levy with increase on ballot

Blackcreek Township fire levy

By Erin Gardner

BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - Township voters will decide the fate of a five-year, 1.25-mill with a 0.35-mill increase fire protection renewal levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

The levy, with the increase, would generate $39,000 annually for the township's fire protection services and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $56 per year, said Mercer County Assistant Prosecutor Andy Hinders. It currently collects $36,471 and costs the owner of a $100,000 home $12.50 per year. [More]

Cavs get past Tigers

By Gary R. Rasberry

COLDWATER - It came down to which team had the momentum swing its way when Versailles and Coldwater squared off on Friday night.

Coldwater had it early, then the Tigers came back to tie the game late in the third quarter, but it was the Cavaliers taking the final swing in the fourth quarter. Baylen Blockberger's ran for a five-yard score with 5:46 remaining, and two big defensive stops gave the Cavs a 21-14 win at Cavalier Stadium. [More]

Obituaries on October 14th, 2023

Irene Makley

Irene T. Makley was born May 31, 1926 at Cranberry Prairie, Ohio to Aloys and O [More]

Shane Mobley

Shane J. Mobley, 36, of St. Marys, Ohio, died unexpectedly on October 12, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]

Robert Evans

Robert M. Evans, age 68, of St. Marys, passed away on September 13, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona after a period of extended illness. [More]

Local pictures on October 14th, 2023

Subscriber stories on October 14th, 2023

SWCD awarded $854K grant

CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded a $854,000 state grant to construct a couple of two-stage ditches in the St. Marys River watershed to reduce nutrients that feed toxic algal blooms.

Celina locks up WBL

Bulldogs beat Defiance; outright title on the line next week

CELINA - It's official - add an exclamation mark to Celina's first Western Buckeye League football title since 1995.

Celina clinched at least a share of the league title with a dominant 17-0 win over Defiance Friday night at Celina Stadium.

State Golf Tournament

Minster third after day one

Marion's Rethman in top 15 with 78

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Minster opened the 2023 Division III boys state golf tournament with a solid round to place third heading into today's final round at The Ohio State University's Scarlet Course in Columbus.

Wildcats run for 300 yards to beat Cardinals

MINSTER - The seniors on the Minster football team had never defeated New Bremen on a Friday night, losing the previous three matchups by an average of 24 points.

Riders rout Elida, back over .500

ST. MARYS - The Riders are thundering down the stretch.

St. Marys collected its fifth straight victory, blasting Elida 43-0 in Western Buckeye League football action Friday at Grand Lake Health System Field.

Area Roundup

Unbeaten Flyers power past Redskins

Compiled by Tom Haines

Marion Local won its 41st consecutive game on Friday, quickly pulling away from St. Henry for a 41-7 victory in a Midwest Athletic Conference football game at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.

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