Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1117 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Coldwater, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Celina, Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Wabash, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena, and Maria Stein. 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.
Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:01PM EDT until June 10 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer. * WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1101 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
CELINA - Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Mercer County in less than three months to observe what's being heralded as a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse, creating the potential for traffic snarls and other issues but also a profit bonanza for businesses. [More]
ST. HENRY - St. Henry ace Devin Delzeith signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to play baseball at Defiance College.
Delzeith, the Midwest Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2023, said the relatively new coaching staff's focus on academics was a key factor in his decision. [More]
Greenville man introduces city youth to rural lifestyle
CELINA - If you ask former State Rep. Jim Buchy, R-Greenville, there's no better place to live in the world than the 84th House District which he once served.
In 1895, a diphtheria epidemic swept through Mercer County, leaving in its wake scores of deaths. Disease control and prevention were feeble and over-worked doctors were disheartened.
Dayton junior Ivy Wolf was honored for reaching a career milestone before leading the Flyers to a 71-53 win over George Washington on Wednesday night in Atlantic 10 women's basketball action at the University of Dayton Arena.
