Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 347 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from St. Marys to Waynesfield, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive well ahead of any rain.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Chippewa Park, Moulton, Chickasaw, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 114.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM 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 September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:44AM EDT until September 5 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 343 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dunkirk, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and New Hampshire.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
Obituaries on May 1st, 2007
Leander "Lee" Fortkamp, 63, 77 S. Paris St., Minster, died April 30, 2007.
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Formerly of Fort Recovery, Dr. Donald L. Jutte, 54, Cincinnati, died April 25, 2007, at Jewish Hospital, of Cincinnati, following an extended illness. [More]
Lloyd Kaylor, 92, 09328 Neptune-Mendon Road, Celina, died April 29, 2007, at his residence. [More]
Former Celina resident Robert Lee Parker, 72, Cairo, Ga., died April 26, 2007, at Archbold Medical Center, Thomasville, Ga. [More]
Rebecca S. Ranly, 60, 70 S. Webster St., Minster, died at 9:35 a.m. April 30, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following a lengthy illness. [More]
Donald Rasneor, 76, formerly of 2100 Celina Road, St. Marys, died 10:35 p.m. Ap [More]
Stories on May 1st, 2007
Celina City Council members voted unanimously to oppose a Statehouse bill that would take away their cable television franchising authority.
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AAP St. Marys Corporation is one of six Ohio companies that will receive one of Ohio Department of Development's loans designed to retain jobs and create more.
It was the end of an era Monday as the old Carl Wright's truck stop and restaurant, once a popular place to get grub, fill up with gasoline and hang out with friends, was torn down.
City of Celina holds veto power for solid waste management plans
Mercer County officials sought the input of Celina city leaders before the county launches an update of its solid waste management plan.
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WAPAKONETA - Former Ohio House Rep. Derrick Seaver was granted restricted driving privileges while charges of drunk driving remain pending against him in Auglaize County Municipal Court.
VERSAILLES - Parkway maintained a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference lead in softball as Chelsie O'Neill fired a complete-game shutout as Parkway beat Versailles 6-0 at Lady Tiger Field. [More]
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Every St. Henry batter collected a hit and all but one scored a run as the Redskins run-ruled Bath 10-0 at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
The Wright State University-Lake Campus is adding another sport to its athletic program as volleyball makes its return.
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Celina fell behind 1-0 in the top half of the fourth inning to Lima Senior, but in the bottom half of the frame the Bulldogs' offense came alive.
MINSTER - With the postseason rapidly approaching, the Marion Local Flyers and Minster Wildcats both took to the softball diamond in Minster yesterday hoping to give themselves an end-of-season kickstart. [More]
Local pictures on May 1st, 2007