Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 3:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 354 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fort Recovery, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. 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. Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Osgood, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, Montezuma, New Weston, Yorkshire, Tama, and Egypt. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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.
CELINA - Construction began this week on the Wright State University-Lake Campus expansion project.
Plans call for adding 7,000 square feet to Andrews Hall. The addition will feature a library and technology center, a nursing laboratory and a science education laboratory.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved Sheriff Jeff Grey's request to renew three agreements with technology providers at a total cost of nearly $10,000.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday took action to advance two major tile-replacement projects, selecting a contractor for one project and certifying another for the solicitation of bids.
CELINA - A power outage affecting the city and surrounding areas shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday was caused by the failure of an electrical device known as a high-voltage phase in the Walnut Street Substation.
The Minster boys golf team advanced to the Division III state golf tournament for the first time in nearly 10 years after capturing first place at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.
MARIA STEIN - The Division IV volleyball tournament draw is Sunday, but if you were at the Hangar Thursday night you might have thought the tournament was already underway.
