Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1117 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Coldwater, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Wabash, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena, and Maria Stein.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:01PM EDT until June 10 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1101 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
70° 70° chance Wed 91° Wed 91° slight chance 73° 73° chance Thu 92° Thu 92° chance
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
Grand Lake picks up tournament from beleaguered Buckeye Lake
By Nancy Allen
Grand Lake will gain a Buckeye Lake bass tournament as officials there keep water levels low due to safety concerns over an earthen dam.
Brian Miller, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park manager, said he learned March 12 that Grand Lake would be hosting the June 6 tournament. [More]
Fire department upgrade may lower Coldwater insurance rates
By Doug Drexler
COLDWATER - Improvements to the village fire department may lower insurance premiums for residents and businesses, according to information announced at Monday's council meeting.
Insurance Services Office Inc., which grades fire departments and reports the findings to insurance companies, recently upgraded Coldwater's rating due to equipment and training improvements. [More]
Clutch sixth inning lifts Cardinals past Redskins
Paul's two-out hit the difference in 8-5 win
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen's Debbie Paul is a quiet person, according to softball coach Craig Griesdorn.
Her bat, however, spoke loudly on Monday night.
Paul's two-out hit in the bottom of the sixth inning brought home a pair of runs and helped lift New Bremen past St. Henry 8-5 in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener for both teams. [More]
Obituaries on April 14th, 2015
Shirley Cornwell
Shirley Ann Cornwell, 76, went to be with the Lord at 3:30 PM April 12, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family, at her home, in St. Marys. [More]
Gene Goettemoeller
Gene C. Goettemoeller, age 37, of Coldwater Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 13, 2015. [More]
Dennis Mihm
Dennis Mihm, 68, St. Marys, died on April 13, 2015, at Joint Township District [More]
Deborah Stoner
Deborah M. Stoner, 56, of Geneva, IN, passed away at 11:00 AM on Friday, April [More]
Thelma Speck
Thelma L. Speck, 89, St. Henry, died on April 14, 2015, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Fr. Henry Frantz
Fr. Henry L. Frantz, C.PP.S., died at 8:59 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, at Lima [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 14th, 2015
Celina projects nearing completion
CELINA - The completion of major city and commercial projects is right around the corner, mayor Jeff Hazel said at the regular council meeting Monday night.
New Bremen council moves to seek levy
Funds would pay for emergency medical services in village
NEW BREMEN - Village council members plan to ask voters to approve a replacement levy for emergency medical services.
Council members at Monday night's meeting gave first reading to a resolution to place a 2-mill, five-year levy for the emergency medical squad on the November ballot.
Marion board votes not to renew teacher's contract
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools Board of Education voted Monday night not to renew the contract of a teacher who has served 13 years with the district.
Timeline set for work at New Bremen park
NEW BREMEN - Village Council members Monday night set a preliminary timeline for improvements to Lions Park and its restrooms.
John Freytag of Freytag & Associates of Sidney presented plans for both the proposed restroom building and for general improvements to the park.
Boaters' group promotes safety on Grand Lake
CELINA - Now in its second year, the U.S. Freshwater Boaters Alliance, a non-profit boating organization formed to promote safety on Grand Lake, has big plans for Ohio and the rest of the nation.
Marion Local school board OKs contracts
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Schools Board of Education renewed the contracts of several administrators and supervisors Monday night.
The board g
St. Marys plans to renew agreement with township for use of fire hydrants
ST. MARYS - The city plans to renew an agreement with St. Marys Township for the use of fire hydrants.
"We enter into this agreement in case the firefighters damage the hydrants," public service and safety director Gregory Foxhoven said.
Court: Judge erred in immunity ruling
COLDWATER - Mercer County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Ingraham erred when he denied immunity for a Coldwater police officer and the village in a lawsu
Versailles defeats Marion Local 3-2
Monday's Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning and held off a late Marion Local rally to open Midwest Athletic Conference play with the 3-2 win in Darke County.
Marion Local to show off its diamond upgrades, Hoyng, Thobe to play in the North-South All-Star Games
Razz-Eye View
Fans attending Marion Local home baseball games have a little more comfort and information while rooting for their teams.
The Flyers will formally dedicate the renovations to their field at the Flyer Athletic Complex on Friday against backyard rival Minster.
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