Tornado Warning issued March 26 at 8:38PM EDT until March 26 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However large hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and submitting your report via social media.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for portions of Shelby, Auglaize, and Darke Counties through 9 and 9:15 PM.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 26 at 8:27PM EDT until March 26 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
SVRILN
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Shelby County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Darke County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southeastern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 827 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over New Bremen, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include... Sidney, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, De Graff, Botkins, New Knoxville, Hardin, Quincy, Russia, Port Jefferson, Osgood, Kettlersville, Lockington, Yorkshire, Montra, and Newbern.
Tornado Watch issued March 26 at 7:37PM EDT until March 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
TORNADO WATCH 75 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE LICKING UNION OH
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, KENTON, MARYSVILLE, NEWARK, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 26 at 8:18PM EDT until March 26 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northern Logan County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Union County in central Ohio... Hardin County in west central Ohio... Auglaize County in west central Ohio...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 818 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Upper Sandusky to near Kenton to St. Marys, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is possible. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.
* Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Kenton, Ada, Cridersville, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Moulton, Blanchard, and Roundhead.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
By William Kincaid
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Stoneco limestone quarry, 6334 Karch Road, has its sights set on extending mining operations to the west, according to vice president Chris Pike.
Pike laid out the company's intentions during a contentious road vacation hearing held by Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday. Plans call for developing new mining operations on company-owned land on the west side of Karch Road. [More]
Flyers hold off Redskins for second MAC win in three days
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - For the second time in three days, Marion Local faced a fourth-quarter comeback in a Midwest Athletic Conference game, and for the second time the Flyers pulled out the win.
Marion took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and held off a St. Henry charge in the fourth for a 59-51 boys basketball win at the Hangar on Friday. [More]
Obituaries on February 9th, 2022
Arnold "Arnie" R. Westgerdes, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Steven Michael Carr, age 60 of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his residence in St. Marys with his family. [More]
David L. Black, age 70 of North Star, Ohio passed away at 7:51 PM Monday February 7, 2022 in the emergency room of Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. [More]
Robert "Bob" A. Hare, age 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Mercer Health, Coldwater. [More]
Rev. Frederick J. Nietfeld passed away from this life on Sunday February 6, 202 [More]
Local pictures on February 9th, 2022
Subscriber stories on February 9th, 2022
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday hosted a public hearing to consider a petition seeking the vacation of parts of Karch and Swamp roads near Stoneco quarry.
COLDWATER - The last phase of the district's roof repair project can continue now that the district's bond manager has secured a $2.32 million tax anticipation note against the new permanent improvement levy, district treasurer Jenn McCoy told school board members at their Tuesday night meeting.
COLDWATER - A Coldwater businesswoman is helping keep people warm this winter.
The sign outside the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Coldwater reads
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County COVID-19 cases have steadily begun to decline after a spike in January, a county health department official reported at Thursday's county health board meeting.
CELINA - Strategy plays a big part in wrestling.
Celina's strategy against Wapakoneta on Tuesday night was to win just enough bouts to hang on to the victory and keep its hopes to contend for a share of the Western Buckeye League title.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery outscored Celina 12-4 in the third quarter to take the lead and then held on for a 35-28 victory in girls basketball action on Tuesday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.