Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 6:02PM EDT until April 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 82 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE HARDIN MERCER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, CELINA, COLDWATER, KENTON, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, ST. MARYS, AND WAPAKONETA.
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 916 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lima, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Mount Victory, Mcguffey, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Pfeiffer, Walton, and Hepburn.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 117 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight 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.
47° 47° chance Wed 57° Wed 57° 44° 44° chance Thu 77° Thu 77° chance slight chance
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
1996 Fort Recovery cross country dominated the field
By Gary R. Rasberry
The bond between teammates remains strong over the years.
For the members of Fort Recovery's 1996 Division III state boys cross country championship team, that connection remains strong despite the miles that separate them.
That will be on display this weekend as members of the 1996 team travel to Fortress Obetz to watch the Indians' girls cross country team and boys' standout Trevor Heitkamp compete in this year's state meet. [More]
Obituaries on October 31st, 2023
Stephen P. Lefeld, age 72, of Coldwater/Montezuma, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Robert William Bollinger, also known as Bob, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 66 in Dublin, Ohio. [More]
Doris Marie (Hildbold) Cheeseman, a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. She was 97. [More]
Rosetta K. Mertz, 92, of Botkins, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville. [More]
Deborah "Deb" J. Green, 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on October 31st, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 31st, 2023
CELINA - Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce and city officials late last week unveiled a long-awaited signage project in the downtown area.
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Brand new venue opens
ST. MARYS - Rest assured, pickleball is not just a phase for the St. Marys Grand Lake Region. At least, that is according to Jason and Sheila Vanderhorst of St. Marys.
FORT RECOVERY - A poultry and swine farm authorized to house up to 370,000 chickens and 2,000 swine is seeking a five-year permit to operate renewal from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
We are in full swing of fall, and it's starting to feel like we're going into winter with the first chance of snow in the forecast. This gets me excited, but also scared that the ice is coming.