Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 19 at 4:39PM EDT until May 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
UNION
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, KENTON, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, OSGOOD, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, VERSAILLES, WAPAKONETA, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, AND XENIA.
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 605 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Knoxville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Fort Shawnee, New Bremen, Minster, Cridersville, Botkins, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Fryburg, Lake Loramie State Park, St. Johns, and Bulkhead.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 104 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 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 88° Today 88° slight chance chance 60° 60° likely Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance 47° 47°
Friday, April 8th, 2022
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Now that all state requirements have been followed, Mercer County commissioners set a public hearing to consider regulating short-term rentals of properties in East Jefferson Township.
County commissioners on Thursday moved to schedule a public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment for 1 p.m. May 3 in the first floor conference room of the Central Services Building located at 220 W. Livingston St., Celina. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - Sometimes, one run is all a team needs.
A first-inning run by Marion Local held up as Ashlyn Bohman outdueled Carlee Rethman and the Flyers opened Midwest Athletic Conference softball play with a 1-0 win over the Redskins at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on April 8th, 2022
Betty Jean (Moorman) May, 92, was called to the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Diana M. Goettemoeller, age 63 of Botkins, Ohio died at 11:54 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by family at her home. [More]
BerthaJane Pummell, age 84, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. [More]
Larry D. Hamilton, age 88, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on April 8th, 2022
Subscriber stories on April 8th, 2022
Vote '22
CELINA - City voters will determine whether a 0.5% income tax for police, fire and street improvements should be renewed another seven years when they cast their ballots for the May 3 primary election.
CELINA - Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors at a special meeting Thursday morning began the search for a new administrator after accepting Michael Watercutter's resignation.
Wright State-Lake Campus grads set example
Wright State-Lake Campus graduates Ben Strang and Madison Pape are shinning examples of how hands-on educational opportunities at the Lake campus can open the door to fulfilling jobs in the future, according to campus staff.
ST. MARYS- Three Dayton adults were arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing merchandise from Bath and Body Works and leading police on a chase that was brought to halt with stop sticks north of Sidney.
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Mercer County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit the ODOT website and OHGO.com for travel updates.
MINSTER - Both pitchers got off to a shaky start before settling down, but only New Bremen was able to capitalize.
The Cardinals jumped on Johnny N
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Reece Dellinger, Adam Hrycko and Evan Harlamert combined on a no-hitter as Coldwater opened defense of its share of the Midwest Athletic Conference baseball title with a 12-0 victory over New Knoxville at Veterans Field on Thursday.