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, February 23rd, 2024
State website rates quality, status of nursing homes
By William Kincaid
A new state online tool offers an overview of nursing homes in Ohio, touching on quality ratings, resident and family feedback, health and safety violations and other data.
Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator is designed to help people choose a nursing home for themselves or a loved one, according to a news release from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's office. [More]
Cavs survive
Coldwater holds off Van Buren to advance
By Tom Haines
COLDWATER - Coldwater needed key shots, timely rebounds, and clutch defense to rally in the Division III girls basketball sectional opener, as well as a healthy dose of luck.
The Cavaliers erased a five-point deficit with less than two minutes to go, then benefited from four missed free throws by Van Buren in the final 10 seconds to escape with a 46-44 victory at the Palace on Thursday. [More]
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Company to work on erosion project
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week awarded a Fort Jennings firm a $166,430 contract to continue work on the never-ending Beaver Creek erosion control project.
3 appear in court on various charges
CELINA - Three people appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Clayton W. Dawes, 47, of Dayton was sentenced to up to five years
St. Marys defeats Kenton
ST. MARYS - Rebounding was an issue for St. Marys Thursday.
Regardless, the Roughriders rebounded nicely to put away Kenton in the Division II tournament opener.
Indians, Riders advance to state
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery will head to the state tournament in girls bowling for the first time in program history after finishing second at the Division II district tournament on Thursday at Interstate Lanes in Rossford.
Bulldogs fall to Eagles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls ended their season in the Division II basketball sectional with a 58-27 loss to Liberty-Benton on Thursday night in Benton Ridge.
Jiang to swim for IM state title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen's Andy Jiang will swim for a state championship after qualifying for the finals in the 200-yard Individual Medley at the Division II state swimming championships on Thursday night at Branin Natatorium in Canton.
All-MAC Girls Basketball
Unrast named Player of the Year
Marion Local's Avae Unrast was named Player of the Year as the Midwest Athletic Conference announced girls basketball honors on Thursday.
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All-MAC Bowling
Acheson, Burden Bowlers of the Year
Fort Recovery's Lucas Acheson and Coldwater's Brittany Burden were named Bowlers of the Year as the Midwest Athletic Conference announced its boys and girls all-conference bowling teams on Thursday.
District 8 announces postseason honors
Area basketball players earned honors as the District 8 Coaches Association announced its postseason honors list.
In Divisions I-II-III, Ottawa-Gla
A loving pet can be the best medicine
Seniors stand to reap manifold benefits by introducing a pet into their lives, from having a constant source of unconditional love and emotional support, to seeing their blood pressure and cholesterol levels drop.
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