Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea 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... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
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 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.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Fire ravages area barn
At least 100 firefighters respond
By Ed Gebert
MONTEZUMA - About 100 firefighters from at least 10 departments on Wednesday night battled a large barn fire near the intersection of Clover Four Road and U.S. 127.
Montezuma Fire Chief Ron Schulze this morning said the barn, which is owned by Earl and Ruth Heyne, had been used for storage and contained miscellaneous unknown items but did not contain livestock. He said half of the barn was destroyed but the other half could be saved. A loss estimate was not available at press time today. [More]
Feds may help county protect voting system
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members are considering accepting federal services to further safeguard the local voting systems.
Board members at their regular meeting this week went into an approximately hourlong executive session to discuss available U.S. Department of Homeland Security services. [More]
Starfires top Panthers
Parkway leaves 15 runners stranded in 8-5 setback
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - The first three Parkway batters reached base safely in the seventh with the Panthers facing a three-run deficit against South Adams.
What came next was a summation of Parkway's night.
Relief pitcher Grant Besser took the bump and struck out the next three Panthers to secure an 8-5 Starfire victory in Rockford. [More]
Obituaries on April 19th, 2018
Marvin Unrast
Marvin E. Unrast, age 74, of North Star, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. [More]
Vicki Hale
Vicki Hale, 69, St. Marys, died on April 18, 2018, at her residence.
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Subscriber stories on April 19th, 2018
County OKs nearly $3M for road projects
Firms' bids accepted for work
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved bids totaling nearly $3 million for two major upcoming road improvement projects.
Commissio
New Bremen gym floor to be replaced
NEW BREMEN - The high school will need a new gym floor due to flooding damage that occurred after a lightning strike on July 22.
Lightning struck t
Professor cites lake quality improvements
ST. MARYS - Stephen Jacquemin, associate professor of biology and research coordinator at Wright State University-Lake Campus, said he believes Grand Lake once was a punchline but is not anymore.
Volunteer EMT service runs in the family
EDITOR'S NOTE: In honor of National Volunteer Week, The Daily Standard is running a series of stories saluting the efforts of local volunteers of all stripes.
Man gets 7 years in prison
CELINA - Jeffrey L Breedlove, 41, was sentenced on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to seven years in prison on two counts of burglary.
Zuma flooding issue discussed
Council learns faulty tile to blame
MONTEZUMA - Council members learned on Wednesday of problematic tile that is causing flooding.
Mayor Randy Garman said the tile located south of We
Rockford man in court on drug charges
CELINA - A 28-year-old Rockford man was arraigned on Wednesday on two charges of aggravated possession of drugs, each a fifth-degree felony.
Johnathan R. Dooley, pleaded not guilty to the charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. He is being held at the Mercer County jail.
Redskins fall to LCC
ST. HENRY - After having scored runs early in the game, St. Henry had plenty of chances to add to its total, but could not come through.
That allow
Heckman vaults to second-place finish
College Notes
By Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster alum Maria Heckman continued to shine for the Wright State University women's track and field team last weekend at the Miami Duals.
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