Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 716 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Spencerville to near Rockford to 10 miles northwest of Celina, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, Rockford, Mendon, Buckland, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and Bulkhead.
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance slight chance 73° 73° slight chance Tomorrow 88° Tomorrow 88° chance 71° 71° chance
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Local organization splitting from the national group
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Leaders of a local organization with nearly 30 years of experience helping area young people have decided to change its name but not its purpose.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize and Van Wert Counties will become M.A.V. Youth Mentoring on Dec. 1 and is disaffiliating with the national BBBS organization. [More]
Flyers ride air attack to 40-19 win over Cavs
By Colin Foster
SIDNEY - Marion Local's Nate Bruns chuckled when asked if he woke up Friday feeling dangerous like Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Bruns, Nick Tangeman and the Flyers' air attack was dangerously good in Friday's 40-19 win over Coldwater in the Division VI Region 24 final at Sidney Memorial Stadium/30-0 Field. [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2018
Agnes E. Faller, age 97, of Fort Recovery, died on November 16, 2018, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry. [More]
Robert "Bob" L. Kaylor, age 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:13 pm at his residence. [More]
Patricia Phlipot Wagner Borchers, 85, Versailles, died on Nov. 16, 2018, at Vil [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2018
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2018
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections Director Laura Bruns wants to have a new voting system in place by May, giving officials ample time to get accustomed to it ahead of the 2020 presidential race.
Coldwater
Shop local events, Santa visit part of weekend festivities
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Chamber of Commerce will kick off the village's holiday shopping season Sunday with the Hometown Christmas and Shop Local events from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
COLUMBUS - State Sen. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, was elected senate majority whip for the 133rd General Assembly by the Senate Majority Caucus this week.
As whip, Huffman will be responsible for monitoring legislation and securing votes for legislation on the Senate floor.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County website will soon get a redesign that could cost between $14,000 and $15,750.
County commissioners approved a resolution on Thursday approving a quote from Midnet Media to make the change.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina senior Parker Maurer kicked off the high school bowling season in style with a perfect game as the Bulldogs defeated Parkway in the season-opening match at Plaza Lanes.