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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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Minster could add a village DORA
By Tom Millhouse
  MINSTER - Village councilors on Tuesday night passed first reading of legislation to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in Minster.
A DORA is an area where open-carry restrictions do not apply during certain hours, and adults are permitted to possess and consume beer, wine and liquor in DORA-designated disposable cups in public, with some restrictions. [More]
Clutch performance
Celina gets late goal to get past Bowling Green at district
By Gary R. Rasberry
ELIDA - Celina just missed on its chance to score a second goal early in the second half.
The Bulldogs made sure not to miss a second time.
Carson Staugler's goal off a throw-in with 4 1/2 minutes remaining in regulation broke a 1-1 tie and sent Celina to the Division III boys soccer district finals with a 2-1 win over Bowling Green on Tuesday at the Elida Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on October 23rd, 2024
Esther Czernik
Esther Rose Czernik, age 89, of Celina, Ohio, peacefully passed away at her son's home in Celina on October 21, 2024, at 7:10 PM. [More]
Robert Skromme
Robert "Bob" B. Skromme, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandf [More]
JoAnn Stueve
JoAnn R. Stueve, age 82 of Minster died peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Andrew Wendel
Andrew "Andy" J. Wendel, 36, of Philothea, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024. [More]
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Do the Time Warp Again
Sci-Fi musical-comedy is a Halloween classic
ST. MARYS - On a night late in October, just as the clock strikes 11 p.m., the second half of a "science fiction double feature" will unspool, complete with fishnet stockings, red lipstick and iconic songs.
Ex-Coldwater EMS volunteer faces additional drug charges
CELINA - A 40-year-old woman was recently hit with an updated criminal indictment containing five additional charges stemming from her alleged theft of drugs from Coldwater Emergency Medical Services where she volunteered.
LFA hears of conservation project updates
CELINA- Multiple water quality restoration and environmental conservation projects are progressing in the Grand Lake region.
Lake Facilities Authority (LFA) on Tuesday heard various project updates from Mercer County Agriculture and Natural Resource Director Theresa Dirksen.
Celina man arrested after chase
DARKE COUNTY - A 20-year-old Celina man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit and then crashing into a woods.
Man arrested on sex crimes
CELINA- A 23-year-old man was arrested on multiple obscenity-related charges on Monday.
John G. Provenzola was indicted by a Mercer County grand jury in June on six counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Fishing remains good with cooler weather
Good day everyone. What an amazing start to our fall season!
We couldn't have scripted it any better then what he have had. Those folks that have their boats still out have had some amazing days to enjoy the lake and go out to dinner by boat.
Last chance for teams to lock up playoff spots
Only one week remains in the high school football regular season, which means this weekend will be all or nothing as far as reaching the playoffs for many teams. On Thursday we will project the final computer point standings, but for now we will look at the results of last week's games.
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