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
Friday, November 6th, 2020
Pantry marks 30 years of feeding the community
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - Organizers say CALL Ministries is living proof that good things happen when people keep faith and let God lead the way.
The organization, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has witnessed a few moments of blind faith with God always leading it in the best direction. [More]
By Tom Haines
ELIDA - In the regular season finale, Fort Recovery beat top-ranked New Bremen in three sets. In their first three matches of Division IV volleyball, the Indians wiped out Lima Central Catholic, Lincolnview and then beat a strong Marion Local team to win their first district title since 1991. [More]
Obituaries on November 6th, 2020
Patsy Elizabeth Cook, age 100 of Minster, Ohio (formerly of New Bremen) passed [More]
Wilma (Brunswick) Criss, age 87, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, died on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Pearl of Rolling Meadows. [More]
Arthur L. Shaw, 86, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 5:10 P.M. Wednesday November 4, 2020, at Coldwater Community Hospital. [More]
Phoebe Kay Bellman, infant Daughter of Ryan and Sarah Bellman passed away gentl [More]
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, Rockford, died on Nov. 4, 2020.
Arrangements are pen [More]
Dean Temple, 87, Mendon, died on Nov. 5, 2020, at Colonial Nursing Center, Rock [More]
Local pictures on November 6th, 2020
Subscriber stories on November 6th, 2020
CELINA - CALL Ministries volunteers were eager to kick off their 30th anniversary year at the start of 2020, never expecting the novel coronavirus to hijack their plans.
COVID funds will cover cost
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday agreed to switch to an Internet Protocol phone system at the courthouse, central services building and the prosecutor's office, a roughly $40,000 purchase they plan to cover with COVID-19-related funds.
CELINA - Mercer County officials plan to construct a $1.9 million building at the county engineer's office on Mud Pike for the casting and storage of short bridge beams. The project would be paid with gas tax and license fee revenue.
CELINA - The number of daily cases of COVID-19 hit another record in Mercer County on Thursday, as 96 new cases sent the county's total to 1,822.
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Division IV Regional Volleyball Semifinals
Cardinals beat Patriots in four to reach regional final again
CLAYTON - The first two sets of Thursday's Division IV district volleyball semifinal was New Bremen at its finest.
The third set was not, and it took until midway through the fourth set to right the ship.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Johnny Nixon's 53-yard touchdown pass to Chase Couse gave Minster the lead and Nixon's two-point conversion sealed a 16-14 win over Covington in the season football finale for both teams at Smith Field in Covington.
All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Honors
Coldwater quarterback Myles Blasingame and Marion Local linebacker Grant Meier captured the top honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference released its all-conference football honor on Thursday.