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.
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]
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]
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 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.
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.
