Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Geneva, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, Rockford, Wabash, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM 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 April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 112 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
FRANKLIN
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, GREENVILLE, KETTERING, LIBERTY, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, WAPAKONETA, AND WEST COLLEGE CORNER.
Today 82° Today 82° chance 67° 67° chance Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° likely 66° 66° likely
Friday, November 25th, 2016
Commissioners OK $9,850 for pilot test
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week authorized a $9,850 pilot test of equipment designed to remove phosphorous from manure.
The pilot test on swine manure will take place the week of Dec. 5 at Brad Schwieterman's farm on Clover Four Road in Franklin Township, Ag Solutions Coordinator Theresa Dirksen told the newspaper. The project will assess the efficiency and potential operating costs of Digested Organics' Nutrient Concentration System. [More]
Obituaries on November 25th, 2016
Bernice A. Bruggeman, age 76 of Coldwater, died on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Duane K. Brunswick, age 60 of Celina, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his home. [More]
Utah McIntosh, 77, Celina, died on Nov. 19, 2016, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Gerald VanderHorst, St. Marys, died on Nov. 23, 2016, in Dayton.
Arrangements [More]
Dr. Appukuttan Sundaram, 78, Celina, passed away at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio, on November 23, 2016 at 2:36 am. [More]
Captain Quintin Roger Kuntz, of New Knoxville, Ohio, fell asleep on Tuesday November 1, 2016, and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. [More]
Local pictures on November 25th, 2016
Subscriber stories on November 25th, 2016
CELINA - In the early morning hours, the city is mostly dark and quiet, but on Black Friday, the east side of town is distinctly more active.
Christmas shopping season was in full swing at Menards this morning long before daylight with crowds of people lining up for deals.
CELINA - A Fort Wayne, Indiana, man pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the September robbery of a Second National Bank branch.
Timothy Rio
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has been named the best in his field by the The County Engineers Association of Ohio, consisting of all 88 county engineers.
Curtain Call
As the Marion Local Flyers and head coach Tim Goodwin prepare for their 15th state semifinals on the gridiron in program history this week, the ingre
The Marion Local Flyers have faced some of the state's best running backs throughout the regular season and playoff run.
In order for that run to
While Coshocton will be a new opponent for Coldwater when the teams meet at Braves Stadium at Lewis Center Olentangy on Saturday night in the Division V state semifinals, the style of play the Redskins bring to the contest will be very familiar.
Minster wasn't supposed to be in this position. Not after losing 19 seniors off of last year's team. Not after losing four straight games during the regular season.
Players of the Week:
OFFENSE
Duane Leugers, QB
Marion Local
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168 passing yards, 95 rushing yards, three rushing TDs in last week's win over M