Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 11:33PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1133 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Montra, Silver Creek, Jumbo, and Huntersville. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.
WAPAKONETA - In an effort to calm growing concerns from residents, the Wapakoneta Police Department launched a "Flock Safety Transparency Portal" website this week, which offers up-to-date statistics and insight from the six license plate readers posted around the outskirts of town. [More]
CELINA - A 37-year-old Dayton man accused of trespassing in the home of a St. Henry woman while she was present was arrested this week on preliminary charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
At the time of Casey E.M. Bowman's arrest on Wednesday, he was also reportedly in possession of a stolen truck, a stolen license plate and suspected methamphetamine. [More]
Vyvyonna Lanna Samaniego, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her home. [More]
CELINA - Ohio's sales tax holiday is now in effect and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, affording residents the opportunity to purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and school instructional materials tax free.
Payton Schneider of Celina was greeted by Dayton Dragons players as she headed for home during Wednesday night's Home Run for Life program at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton.
What began nearly 20 years ago as an opportunity to host a regional professional bowling event has turned into a stretch where top bowlers from around the country and some from out of the country converge in northwest and west central Ohio for action.
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing great.
With every weekend being jam-packed with activities, I hope you find time to slow down and take in some sunrises and sunsets. They are gorgeous on our lake this time of year.
