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.
Today 66° Today 66° 48° 48° chance Tomorrow 64° Tomorrow 64° slight chance 58° 58° chance
a_d
Find Date:
Monday, January 15th, 2024
Mercer County battle
Coldwater holds off Celina for non-conference win
By Tom Haines
CELINA - Coming off a triple-overtime comeback win, Celina was able to keep Coldwater from pulling away, but couldn't completely erase an early deficit.
The Cavaliers went up 18 in the second quarter before the Bulldogs battled back, but their defense kept Celina from getting closer than eight on the way to a 43-33 win in a boys basketball game at the Fieldhouse on Friday. [More]
Obituaries on January 15th, 2024
Michele Brown
Michele K. 'Shelly' Brown, age 58 of St. Marys, passed January 11, 2024 at home [More]
James Hemmelgarn
James "Elge" A. M. Hemmelgarn, age 69, of rural Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. [More]
Local pictures on January 15th, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 15th, 2024
The Science of Snowflakes
Like people, every snowflake is unique
CELINA - Like fingerprints or DNA, no two snowflakes are alike. But why?
Each individual snowflake takes a slightly different path from the sky to the ground, and hence is subject to varying atmospheric conditions as it falls.
Arctic weather brings several accidents throughout area
More than a dozen minor crashes and slide-offs were reported in Mercer County over the weekend as powerful winds caused temperatures to plummet.
M
Cavs finish second at Sielski Duals
Compiled By Gary R. Rasberry and Tom Haines
The Coldwater wrestling team finished runner-up at their 22nd annual Bob Sielski Memorial Wrestling D
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d