Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 806 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monroe, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Mercer County.
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.
57° 57° likely slight chance Fri 72° Fri 72° chance 53° 53° likely Sat 59° Sat 59° likely
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Thursday, September 7th, 2023
Mercedes Ballard
Mercedes Elena Ballard, age 31, of Celina, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Darke County.
She was born March 15, 1992, in Coldwater. Her mother, Victoria Reyes, survives in Fort Worth, Texas.
Also surviving is her fiancé, Caleb Borgerding, of Celina, her children: Emery Jude Bell and Cillian Von Borgerding, her sisters: Kelly Lyme of Celina and Erin Taylor of North Carolina, and a very large extended family.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Angelita Elena Garcia.
A 2010 graduate of Coldwater High School, Mercedes was employed at Totally Promotional in Coldwater. Mercedes enjoyed music, watching scary movies, and endless reruns of "The Office" TV show. Fall and Halloween were her favorite times of the year, and she loved decorating for the season. Most of all, Mercedes enjoyed just being around her family.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Saturday, September 9th, from 12:00 Noon to 3:30 p.m., with Services to follow at 3:30.
Memorial Contributions may be made for her children.
Condolences can be expressed to Mercedes' family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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