Tornado Watch issued May 7 at 6:01PM EDT until May 8 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 197 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY
LEWIS
IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY
BOONE BRACKEN CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON MASON OWEN PENDLETON ROBERTSON
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION
IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO
ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ADA, ALEXANDRIA, AUGUSTA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BELLEVUE, BLANCHESTER, BRIGHT, BROOKSVILLE, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN, CAMP DIX, CARROLLTON, CELINA, CHILLICOTHE, CIRCLEVILLE, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DELAWARE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, EATON, ERLANGER, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GEORGETOWN, GREENDALE, GREENFIELD, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HEAD OF GRASSY, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO, INDEPENDENCE, KENTON, KETTERING, LANCASTER, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, LOGAN, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MAYSVILLE, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PEEBLES, PICKERINGTON, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, PORTSMOUTH, RICHMOND, RIPLEY, RISING SUN, SEAMAN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TOLLESBORO, TROY, URBANA, VANCEBURG, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WAPAKONETA, WARSAW, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WAVERLY, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WEST JEFFERSON, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILLIAMSTOWN, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, WITHAMSVILLE, AND XENIA.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023
Obituaries on August 16th, 2023
David Michael Litmer, 76, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Denis (Deny) Joseph Dabbelt, 57, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with family by his side. [More]
Linda L. Ellinger, 75, formerly of Celina, passed away on July 30, 2023, in Columbus, after a prolonged illness. [More]
William "Bill" Maze, 57, of St. Marys, was found deceased on Monday, August 13, 2023, at his residence. [More]
Stories on August 16th, 2023
CELINA - An investigation into alleged child abuse involving staff at Victorum Learning Center is ramping up after the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office confirmed it's reviewing potential charges.
A boy and his horse went to the fair - and they warmed hearts
CELINA - An overwhelming display of love for a nearly 30-year-old draft horse named Tacoma turned what could have been a disheartening initial fair appearance into an unforgettable, confidence-building experience for 9-year-old Russell Dues. [More]
CELINA - Frederick Cass on Tuesday was sentenced to six years in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for his role in the death of Lindeva "Lindy" Rosario.
MINSTER - Village councilors on Monday night moved to award several contracts for big-ticket projects worth millions of dollars.
Councilors suspend
MENDON - Several village residents voiced disappointment after Tuesday evening's additional council meeting was effectively canceled due to a lack of quorum.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard second reading of an ordinance to award a $2 million contract for street reconstruction.
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ST. HENRY - St. Henry school board members on Monday approved a contract not to exceed $10,000 for architectural services related to the renovation of the elementary school playground.
Celina opens girls soccer season with 4-1 win over Ottoville
CELINA - The rainy and cool conditions did not dampen the season opener for the Celina girls soccer team.
The Bulldogs scored three times in the second half to bolster a 1-0 halftime lead and pick up a win over Ottoville 4-1 in the lidlifter at the soccer stadium.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys boys soccer team controlled the ball throughout the game and beat Toledo Central Catholic 9-0 at Roughrider Field on Tuesday, giving coach James Holtzapple a win in his first game in charge. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kelly Holsinger scored with just under 25 minutes to play to give St. Marys a 2-1 victory over Bryan in the girls soccer opener for both teams at Recreation Park in Bryan.
Local pictures on August 16th, 2023