Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 11:33PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1133 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Montra, Silver Creek, Jumbo, and Huntersville. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.
Cities across the United States struggle to keep up with crime. But is it an issue in Mercer and Auglaize counties?
Local law enforcement chiefs say the two-county region is relatively safe compared to urban areas but note it faces the scourge of drug addiction and the accompanying crimes of possession, trafficking and theft. [More]
CELINA - The first night of The "Smitty Way" Holiday Basketball Showcase in Celina had the host Bulldogs coming up with big performances to gain wins over Heritage High School from Monroeville, Indiana.
ST. HENRY - Last evening's conclusion to the inaugural Battle of State Route 119 Basketball Challenge was a fitting conclusion for the St. Henry basketball program on their home floor.
Coldwater pulled away from Ansonia in the third quarter and improved to 6-0 on the season with a 64-38 win over the Tigers on Friday night at the Palace.
