Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 305 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ansonia, moving east at 10 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.
Locations impacted include... Greenville, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Newport, Union City, Fort Loramie, Ansonia, Webster, Russia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, Kettlersville, New Weston, Yorkshire, Polo, Egypt, and Darke County Airport.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Heat Advisory issued June 25 at 1:05PM EDT until June 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of high heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief.
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Twenty years of hospice volunteering have reinforced one area man's trust in God.
Bob Lammers of Minster, a 30-year employee of Midmark in Versailles, told St. Marys Rotarians on Wednesday he fully believes God sends people to teach others life lessons. Many of his lessons have come through working with terminally ill people. [More]
Obituaries on July 16th, 2010
Mary Ann Wurth, 80, Glandorf, died at 1:03 p.m. July 14, 2010, at her home.
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Luella Mae McHugh, 90, Ohio City, died at 12:25 p.m. July 13, 2010, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. [More]
Michael Lee Hilleary, 64, Mendon, died at 9:50 p.m. July 14, 2010, at James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. [More]
Lowell Albert Welker, 89, Mendon, died at 2:35 p.m. July 15, 2010, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on July 16th, 2010
Subscriber stories on July 16th, 2010
Van Wert
VAN WERT - A Van Wert County judge has resigned after the state's highest court suspended his law license for rude and vulgar behavior from the bench
Mercer County
Mercer County commissioners want to increase the fee from the sale of real estate to create a dedicated funding stream for the county's economic development office.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into the death of Zoe Crider, a 10-year-old Mendon girl.
Results of an autopsy performed at the Lucas County Coroner's Office indicated Crider, 106 N. Wayne St., died of natural causes.
MARIA STEIN - A St. Henry native has been named the new administrator at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.
Donald Rosenbeck, 53, of Jackso
Clergy changes are officially occurring the weekend of July 31 at Catholic churches in the Maria Stein area, Celina and Rockford.
The Rev. Tom Brenberger, currently the senior pastor for the Celina cluster, will fill the position of senior associate for the Marion cluster of Catholic parishes.
Curtis Doner has proved himself to be a tough wrestler around this area.
He's also tough on the national level.
Doner, a senior-to-be at Celina,
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's Cory Luebke made his debut for the Triple-A Portland Beavers on Thursday night, going six strong innings and collecting his first professional baseball run batted in as the Beavers rallied to beat Colorado Springs 6-3 at PGE Park in Portland.