Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local senior Jack Knapke signed a national letter of intent on Monday to throw for the Ohio State track and field team.
Knapke, also a star basketball player, considered throwing for two other schools, Kentucky and Hillsdale, before settling on the Buckeyes. [More]
Obituaries on January 30th, 2024
Shelia Diane Goldsberry, age 77, of Montezuma Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Fred L. Shawhan, Sr., 82, of St. Marys, Ohio died Saturday Jan. 6, 2024 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Philip Charles Thompson, age 69, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 28, 2023. [More]
Joseph "Wheeler" Houser, 66, died January 28, 2024, at his residence in Mendon. [More]
Jennifer M. Hall-Bower, 50, of Wapakoneta, Ohio died at 12:38 a.m. on Friday Ja [More]
Ruby J. Young, 96, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Alvie E. Herzog, 53, of St. Marys, Ohio, died at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on January 30th, 2024
Subscriber stories on January 30th, 2024
CELINA - Tafi Stober of Rockford has been tapped to lead the fundraising campaign for the $12.5 million Grand Event Center and Market Hall at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, a project she believes holds great economic potential for the area and state.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery school board members on Monday learned how to best perform their duties.
Board members viewed a video presentation from Mark Bobo, Ohio School Board Association's director of member relations.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys' boys and girls bowling teams each improved to 8-0 in Western Buckeye League matches after sweeping Kenton on Monday night at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys.
Alumni Notes
Purdue University-Fort Wayne will hold its induction into its Athletic Hall of Fame this Sunday, welcoming six new members to the group.
Among the