Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:38AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 638 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ohio City, moving southeast at 35 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... Celina, St. Marys, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chattanooga, Neptune, Kossuth, Bulkhead, and Tama.
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, September 4th, 2026
Obituaries on September 4th, 2026
Robert J. "Bob" Miller, a lifelong resident of Coldwater, Ohio, who had a decad [More]
Stories on September 4th, 2026
CELINA - Significant rains last month caused an uptick in mosquito populations, prompting city officials to ready a round of mosquito adulticide for application next week.
Mercer County girl, 8, needs a heart transplant
A Mercer County family is asking for prayers and awareness for their 8-year-old daughter who was born with a rare, congenital heart defect.
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CELINA- A 61-year-old Barberton man was sentenced to about a month of suspended jail time Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for a theft case from 2025.
Over Labor Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will focus on removing impaired drivers from roadways across the state.
OSHP's 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins today and concludes at 11:50 p.m. Monday.
St. Marys rallies to beat Celina in Battle of Grand Lake
CELINA - Midway through the fourth set, Celina looked to be firmly in control against St. Marys.
The Bulldogs dominated the second and third sets and were en route to taking the match up 14-8. [More]
MARIA STEIN -The pressure of beating your sibling is always high, but the added pressure of a conference opener meant sister coaches Tricia Rosenbeck of St. Henry and Marcia Moeller of Marion Local had a lot at stake Thursday in Maria Stein.
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Parkway improved to 7-0 on the season to open Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball action with a 25-10, 25-22, 25-19 victory over Minster at Wildcat Gymnasium in Minster.
CELINA - Celina opened its defense of its Western Buckeye League boys soccer title with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Wapakoneta Thursday evening at Bulldog stadium.
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