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.
Two other reported illnesses remain under investigation
By Shelley Grieshop
GRAND LAKE - Ohio Department of Health (ODH) officials say it's likely that toxins in Grand Lake sickened a fisherman in May.
It is the only illness in Ohio this year out of nine reported statewide that has a likely link to algae toxins, according to ODH. The case recently was categorized as "probable" after having laboratory documentation confirming a harmful level of algae toxin was in the water when the victim was exposed. [More]
WAPAKONETA - A new initiative has county officials working to cut costs by sharing services between commissioners, township trustees and school districts.
After passage of the state budget this summer, Congress passed House Bill 153, which in part allows educational service centers to enter into shared service contracts with "any other political subdivision of the state" to save money. [More]
NEW BREMEN - With an Oct. 1 deadline looming, New Bremen Village Council learned Tuesday night that medical insurance premiums will increase dramatically.
Randee Henson of Stolly Insurance, which administers the village's current Anthem plan, pegged the increases in the range of nearly 23 to 41 percent. [More]
Current leader in line for state education position
WAPAKONETA - New Bremen Local School Superintendent Ann Harvey has been tapped for the position of superintendent of the Auglaize County Educational Service Center.
A tearful Coldwater woman was sentenced to community control sanctions Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court in a case stemming from the death of her handicapped son.
Having completed the second week of league play for the Western Buckeye League and the first week for the Midwest Athletic Conference, it is starting to become a little clearer to pick out the top teams in each league.
St. Henry picked up a Midwest Athletic Conference boys' golf win over Parkway on Wednesday as the Redskins edged the Panthers 177-181 at The Mercer County Elks.
