Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 10:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1021 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wapakoneta to near Greenville, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Troy, Sidney, Piqua, Bellefontaine, Greenville, Wapakoneta, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Paris, Newport, Bradford, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, and Waynesfield.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 76 and 113.
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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Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Build a tractor and they will come
By Michael Frank
ST. HENRY - St. Henry High School FFA members are leaving behind more than just memories of the school year.
About 20 students teamed up to restore a 1950 Farmall H tractor to its former glory with completely new parts and a bright red paint job, matching one of the school's colors. [More]
Flyers, Wildcats win district
By Tom Haines
SPENCERVILLE - The Marion Local boys and Minster girls repeated as district champions at the Division III tournament at Spencerville High School on Friday.
The Flyers led the way Friday with eight individuals advancing to the regional tournament, plus three more relay teams. The Wildcats, winning their fourth straight, sent seven individuals and three relays. [More]
Obituaries on May 18th, 2024
Judith Niekamp
Judith Ann "Judy" Niekamp, age 74, died peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Green Hills Community in West Liberty. [More]
Damian Bruns
Damian J. Bruns, 18, Versailles, died May 17, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, D [More]
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WOCAP CEO says hello
CELINA - The new CEO of an antipoverty agency serving Mercer, Auglaize and Allen counties introduced herself to locals at open houses on Friday.
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Teen killed in ATV crash
DARKE COUNTY - A Versailles teen was killed and his passenger injured in an ATV accident in Darke County on Thursday night.
Damian Bruns was driving a 2021 Polaris Razor in a field when "it lost control and rolled several times," according to a Darke County Sheriff's Office news release.
Still riding
St. Marys beats Celina to win sectional crown
CELINA - After the team started the season 0-6, St. Marys' chances at a long postseason seemed slim.
Turns out, the Roughriders are still riding high.
Cavs beat Pirates, on to district
COLDWATER - A walkoff two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning by Cody Depweg gave Coldwater a Division III sectional title with an 11-1 run-rule victory over Bluffton Friday evening at Veterans Field.
Eight individuals, two relays move on in Division II
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Athletes from Coldwater and St. Marys earned berths to next week's Division II regional track and field meet in Piqua after the district tournament wrapped up Friday evening at Fred J. Brown Stadium in Defiance.
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