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
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Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
Celina teen dies after car accident
By William Kincaid
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A 17-year-old Celina male involved in a car accident on Thursday night has died, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Andrew Taylor succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, the sheriff's office learned on Sunday. [More]
Riders alum a national champ
St. Marys' Elston proud to be part of Michigan's title team
By Tom Haines
Twenty-six years ago, St. Marys alumnus Mike Elston was a student assistant on the Michigan football team as it went undefeated and was named the national champion by the Associated Press.
Two weeks ago, he was on the sideline at NRG Stadium in Houston for the College Football Playoff championship game, helping coach the Wolverines' defense as it shut down Washington for a 34-13 victory and a return to the top of college football. [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2024
Michael Niekamp
Michael C. Niekamp, "Spiker", age 76 of St. Henry, went home to be with his Lor [More]
Eugene Kramer
Eugene "Gene" Ernest Kramer, age 86, Versailles, passed peacefully away of natu [More]
Phyllis Griesdorn
Phyllis (Roessner) Griesdorn, age 84 of Coldwater, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
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Danny Lee Williams, 54, of Celina, died at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Jan. 12, 2024 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
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St. Henry could be home to weather radar system
ST. HENRY- A Kentucky company is looking to put up a new weather radar system in St. Henry.
Climavision of Louisville, Kentucky, wants to install
Trainer to work with officials, waive fee
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel at Monday night's city council meeting announced the managing partner of a firm hired to train city officials has agreed to provide the services at no cost, waiving the $52,000 previously agreed to by councilors.
St. Marys to apply for $1.3M for street project
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday evening authorized city officials to apply for $1.3 million in grant funding to proceed with Phase 4 of the Spring Street reconstruction project.
Topp now a Hall of Famer
Larry Topp admitted that he had set a few dates over the years when he would finally retire as boys cross country and track and field coach at Minster.
Alumni Notes
Celina grad Homan entering Duquesne HOF
Liz Homan will be doubly honored later this week.
The 2008 Celina High School graduate will be inducted this weekend into the Merle Gilliland Duqu
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Bulldogs can't keep momentum, fall to Allen East
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina fell behind 20-3 after one quarter and could not recover, and the Bulldogs lost to Allen East 62-35 in non-conference girls basketball on Monday night in Harrod.
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