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.
Fort Recovery's Pearson signs with Marshall University
By Gary R. Rasberry
In her first three trips to state in the long jump, Mara Pearson has moved up steadily in the standings.
Before the Fort Recovery senior heads to NCAA Division I Marshall University next season to compete in track and field, Pearson is hoping to take one more step. [More]
CELINA - U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said his Nuclear Fuel Security Act will boost domestic nuclear power to secure U.S. energy independence and reinforce national security.