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.
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Friday, January 12th, 2024
Majestic Neighbors
Bald eagle numbers are up, and winter is perfect for eagle watching
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - The Grand Lake region remains a hospitable habitat for bald eagles, with an estimated 14 eagle nests in Mercer and Auglaize counties, according to Brett Beatty, wildlife management supervisor at Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Now is a great time to spot the majestic birds of prey as they initiate courtship and nest-building activity, according to ODNR. Their large size and dark body can more easily be seen against the backdrop of wintry snow and ice. [More]
Cardinals overcome turnovers, beat Cavs
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater struggled to generate any offense against a scrappy New Bremen team that had trouble hanging on to the ball.
The Cavaliers eventually put a run together, but it proved to be too little, too late as the Cardinals hung on for a 39-36 Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball victory Thursday night at the Nest in New Bremen. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2024
Kenneth Sudman
Kenneth E.W. Sudman, age 85, of rural St. Marys, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8:22 P.M. at the Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Leon Hemmert
Leon F. Hemmert, 68, of Botkins, died 11:39 p.m., Tues. Jan. 9, 2024, at the Lima Memorial Health System, following a sudden illness. [More]
Betty Hittle
Betty L. Hittle, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2024 at 11:36 pm at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2024
Man faces charges of stalking at bus stops
CELINA - A Celina man who allegedly stalked and watched children at bus stops in the city was recently arraigned in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Shawn A. Steinke, 49, of Monroe Road was arraigned on two counts of menacing by stalking, both fourth-degree felonies.
Man faces up to a year for identity theft
CELINA -A 33-year-old Indiana man accused of assuming the identity of a man who lives in Brooklyn, New York, faces up to a year in prison.
Samuel C
Councilors approve street plan
CHICKASAW - Village councilors agreed at this week's regular meeting to develop a plan to systematically improve streets on the south side of the village.
Celina beats Kenton
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry
Celina held off a Kenton rally down the stretch to earn its first Western Buckeye League girls basketball win of the season in beating the Wildcats 58-57 on Thursday night at the Fieldhouse.
Wildcats outlast Redskins
ST. HENRY - After watching a double-digit lead disappear and falling behind in the third quarter, Minster dug in.
The Wildcats took the lead back i
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