Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:48AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 548 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Monroe to near Hartford City, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Saturday, March 26th, 2016
Decades of service come to an end
Local hardware store to close after 99 years
By Claire Giesige
MARIA STEIN - Just shy of a century old, a longtime family business is closing up shop.
Gagel Hardware will be closing by June 30. Owner Tom Gagel, the grandson of original owner, said the decision was made after the store was unable to turn a profit for the past several years. Citing competition from big box stores moving into the area, among other reasons, Gagel will close the business in its 99th year. [More]
Obituaries on March 26th, 2016
John Steinbrunner
John S. Steinbrunner, age 80, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Curtis Prenger
Curtis J. Prenger, age 23, of Van Wert formerly of Celina, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. [More]
Karl Shoffstall
Karl Shoffstall, 76, Celina, died on March 24, 2016.
Arrangements are pending [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 26th, 2016
Miracle reflects on his rock 'n' roll life
CELINA - Harold Miracle rattled dance halls and stirred teenage passions in the halcyon era of rock 'n' roll, playing guitar and singing with local and regional acts, notably the Fabulous Jokers.
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