Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Geneva, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, Rockford, Wabash, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 112 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
FRANKLIN
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, GREENVILLE, KETTERING, LIBERTY, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, WAPAKONETA, AND WEST COLLEGE CORNER.
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Thursday, March 6th, 2025
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - A 49-year-old Celina man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Wednesday in Mercer Common Pleas Court for shooting his stepson-in-law in the back at a Celina residence in November 2024.
Samuel Paul Jr. was sentenced by Judge Matthew Fox to 10 to 12 ½ years in prison on one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, with a specification of firearm forfeiture. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
  One win guarantees at least a two-day appearance.
Two wins earns a spot on the podium.
Four straight wins brings home a state championship.
The formula is simple when it comes to wrestling: win to keep moving.
For four local wrestlers, that [More]
Obituaries on March 6th, 2025
Michele Millhouse, 46, of Midland, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at MyMichigan Hospital in Midland unexpectedly after a brief illness. [More]
Henrietta (Hank) R. Winner, age 91 of Osgood, Ohio, died at 12:05 PM on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on March 6th, 2025
Subscriber stories on March 6th, 2025
Erosion control project reaches final stage
CELINA - The end of the line is finally in sight for the Beaver Creek erosion control project, as Mercer County Commissioners this week awarded a $70,125 contract to Fenson Contracting LLC for the final stretch of work.
CELINA - An Angola, Indiana, woman and a Lima man were arrested for drug possession and tampering with evidence on Tuesday after a traffic stop in Celina.
Horse and Buggy Tales
Stories of 1919: A Victory Arch and a larger lake
Memorial Day, May 30, 1919, was a day of special significance in Mercer County. With a few exceptions, the service men had returned and were striving to assemble the broken strands of their civilian life.
Girls Basketball State Semifinal Preview
After starting the season with two key players on the injured reserve, the thoughts of a long tournament run were not a distant chance.
But as the season went on, the Wildcats were showing determination.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball
The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association released its All-Northwest District girls basketball honors on Wednesday night, with several local players earning honors.