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. 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.
CELINA - Eighteen new positive coronavirus tests were reported on Thursday, raising Mercer County's total number of confirmed cases to 59 - more than triple the number of cases reported last Monday.
In Auglaize County, two new cases were announced, raising that county's confirmed number of cases to 37. [More]
Lots of deals available despite closed local storefronts
Mercer and Auglaize County residents are showing their support for moms and local businesses by shopping locally and staying mindful this Mother's Day.
Local school officials are keeping a close eye on budget projections with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine planning to slice $355 million in state funding for schools.
ST. HENRY - A Celina man arrested after the search of a St. Henry-area home was found to have more than 16 grams of methamphetamine, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release.
