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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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Marion Local board member criticizes H.B. 96
By Abigail Miller
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools joined the growing chorus of area school districts concerned about the state's pending biennium budget at their regular board meeting on Monday night.
School board member Jesse Rose, in a prepared statement, condemned the House's proposal of the biennium budget that was passed last week, known as House Bill 96. [More]
Pitchers' duel at K.C.
St. Marys gets walk-off win over Celina in WBL baseball
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Twice St. Marys had chances to get a walk-off win over Celina, only to leave the bases loaded.
Grady Hughes made sure there would not be a third time.
Hughes' two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Luke Rammel from second base to give the Roughriders a 2-1 victory over the cross-lake rival Bulldogs at K.C. Geiger Park on Wednesday, capping off the game just minutes away from reaching three hours. [More]
Obituaries on April 17th, 2025
Jan Schlickman
Jan E. Schlickman, 87, of Willshire, OH, passed away at his residence on Wednes [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 17th, 2025
Teen creates new event to focus on mental health
CELINA - To raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month, a local high school student is spearheading a mental health family fun day.
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Dolphins and Sharks: Celina agrees to two summer swim teams
Officials still working out plans, fees for pool use
CELINA - City council is in the midst of formulating rental agreements for two private summer recreational swim and dive teams wanting to use Bryson Memorial Swimming Pool this summer.
St. Marys appeals to senator on budget
ST. MARYS - Amid biennium budget deliberations in Columbus, the St. Marys City Schools administration met with their state senator this week to plead their case against the House's recent proposal, in which the district could lose at least $6 million in savings.
Celina man given probation for dog cruelty
CELINA - A 62-year-old Celina man was sentenced to probation on Wednesday after allegedly causing the death of his dog through physical harm.
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County gives safe spring planting reminder
Mercer County officials are reminding ag producers to avoid creating hazards and maintenance problems as they plant near roadways this spring.
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Road closures
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued the following advisory on road closings due to construction work in Mercer County:

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Researching the chaplain's hat
There are many fascinating mysteries in the Mercer County Historical Museum with donated artifacts that are sometimes difficult to figure out.
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Parkway defeats Jefferson
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway scored in the top of the first inning and added to the lead throughout to earn its second straight baseball victory with a 7-3 win at Delphos Jefferson on Wednesday. The Panthers get back to .500 at 5-5.
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