Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 400 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Monroe to 11 miles north of Hagerstown, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Greenville, Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Union City, Fort Recovery, Ansonia, Rockford, Wabash, Wayne Lakes, Mendon, Osgood, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, Palestine, Montezuma, New Weston, and Yorkshire.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 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 May 18 at 11:11AM EDT until May 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 220 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE MERCER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CELINA, COLDWATER, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Students learn about roles in courtroom
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - The courtroom became silent as Lilo Pelekai's older sister, Nani, took the stand on Friday afternoon at Immaculate Conception School.
Accused of endangering Lilo, Nina, played by Brooke Faber, argued her innocence during the nearly hourlong mock trial with more than 30 attendees. [More]
Wildcats hold off Cardinals for 48-43 win
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - Both Minster coach Mike McClurg and New Bremen coach Adam Dougherty were proud of their teams' effort on Friday night in the Battle of Route 66.
It's a shame someone had to go home with a mark on the wrong side of the ledger.
Jarod Schulze's layup with 1:58 remaining in regulation gave Minster the lead and then Mike Ketner hit six free throws over the final 1:09 to seal the Wildcats' 48-43 win in MAC play at Cardinal Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2018
Ronald C. Freeland, age 79, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2018, at 1:30 am, in CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, Ohio. [More]
Douglas A. Bruns, 67, of St. Marys, Ohio died 4:45 P.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the St. Marys Living Center from cancer. [More]
Ronald A. Green, 70, Celina, died at 7:15 a.m. Jan. 19, 2018, at Otterbein Seni [More]
Frederick Louis Kugel, age 77 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Erma Langenkamp, 85, of St. Marys, died Jan. 19, 2018, at Joint Township Distri [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2018
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2018
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is looking to pump billions of dollars into bridge projects across the country, money that local officials say is much needed to address faltering infrastructure.
ST. HENRY - A dedicated philanthropist will be inducted into the St. Henry Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame tonight in honor of his service, leadership and achievement.
COLDWATER - Due to the continuing widespread influenza outbreak, Mercer Health is limiting all visitors under the age of 14 at Mercer County Community Hospital.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Justin Ahrens set a career milestone and Versailles remained unbeaten in MAC play with a 73-46 win over Fort Recovery on Friday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Darke County.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
State-ranked Ottawa-Glandorf exceeded 20 points in three quarters en route to a 97-63 victory over Celina on Friday night.
ROCKFORD - Tyler Prenger's second-quarter scoring spree helped Marion Local overtake Parkway by halftime.
Then a relentless defensive effort in the second half by the Flyers allowed them to take control of the game.