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.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

Vote '23

Residents to decide on renewal levy

Fort Recovery storm water levy

By Leslie Klosterman

FORT RECOVERY - Village residents will decide on a five-year, 2.5-mill renewal storm water control levy at the Nov. 7 general election.

The levy was first passed in 1994, according to village fiscal officer Roberta Staugler. If renewed, the levy would continue to collect $73,000 annually. It would continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home $69 per year.

Staugler said the funds are used to help cover the village sewer expenses, including loan payments for sewer separation.

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10 injured in truck-van accident

GIBSON TOWNSHIP - A Fort Recovery couple was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and their seven children were taken to Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater following a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon. [More]

Vote '23

5 vie for 3 seats on board

Fort Recovery School Board

FORT RECOVERY - Five candidates are vying for three open seats on the Fort Recovery Local Schools Board of Education. Incumbent Donald Wendel is facing off against former board member Greg LeFevre and newcomers Chris Duhamel, Mitch Fullenkamp and Dee Grieshop. [More]

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Parkway coach on leave of absence

Accusations fly at hot board meeting

ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Wednesday night voted 3-2 to place head varsity football coach Jake Circle on unpaid administrative leave of absence effective immediately.

Birt brings it home

Senior scores twice in St. Marys win

CLYDE - For the second straight game, St. Marys went up with a talented team with elite passing and defense, and for the second straight game, the Roughriders came out on top.

State Cross Country Preview

Celina boys prepare for first state tournament

Celina cross country coach Jason Andrew knew the boys team would have a talented freshman class, and he figured by 2024, it might be ready to contend for a state tournament berth.

Two-Minute Drill

Cardinals, Wildcats meet again in playoffs

After seven of the eight area teams that qualified for the state playoffs won their openers last week, Week 12 of the season will feature the first head-to-head matchup of local teams.

Goal Line

Impact Players

Offense

Braylon Gabes, ATH, Celina

Two rushing touchdowns, one passing touchdown, one punt return touchdown in Celina's 49-7 win over Hillsboro.