Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 722 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Kossuth, St. Johns, and New Hampshire.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 107 and 118.
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.
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials want to create a detention area on U.S. 127 near Beaver Creek to temporarily capture high waters strewn during heavy rains.
Mayor Jeff Hazel this morning called the project critical to protecting nearby businesses during floods. [More]
Obituaries on May 1st, 2013
Pauline R. Schmiesing, 89, Minster, died at 6:11 p.m. April 29, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Shane Andrew Poling, 34, Celina, passed away April 28, 2013, in Dayton.
Private Services will be held. [More]
Local pictures on May 1st, 2013
Subscriber stories on May 1st, 2013
Action diverts funds from schools, other entities to pay for road improvements
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking a 10-year tax deferment on improvements to an agribusiness to fund road improvements in the area.
Eight dentists rotate among group with offices in Lima, New Bremen and Spencerville
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Dental Associates has taken over the practice of the late Dr. Ronald Riebel.
The dental office is owned by Dr. Erik Risolva
MINSTER - As far as Adam Niemeyer was concerned, there would be no need for extra innings this time around.
A year after the teams battled for 15
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry baseball team broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the fifth inning and Jeff Paul pitched a four-hitter to lead the Redskins to a 2-1 victory over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's girls and Coldwater's boys won the points standings as the Flyers hosted a four-team event featuring St. Henry and Russia on Tuedsay at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.