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, September 4th, 2026
Mercer County girl, 8, needs a heart transplant
By Erin Gardner
A Mercer County family is asking for prayers and awareness for their 8-year-old daughter who was born with a rare, congenital heart defect.
Taylor Kittle, a third grader at Celina Elementary School, was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrom [More]
St. Marys rallies to beat Celina in Battle of Grand Lake
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Midway through the fourth set, Celina looked to be firmly in control against St. Marys.
The Bulldogs dominated the second and third sets and were en route to taking the match up 14-8.
The Roughriders, however, were in no mood, rallying to come back to take the fourth set, then dominated the fifth set to win the Battle of Grand Lake 25-23, 14-25, 10-25, 25-23, 15-6 at Celina Intermediate School to snap a two-match losing streak and go to 2-0 in the Western Buckeye League. [More]
Obituaries on September 4th, 2026
Robert J. "Bob" Miller, a lifelong resident of Coldwater, Ohio, who had a decad [More]
Local pictures on September 4th, 2026
Subscriber stories on September 4th, 2026
CELINA - Significant rains last month caused an uptick in mosquito populations, prompting city officials to ready a round of mosquito adulticide for application next week.
CELINA- A 61-year-old Barberton man was sentenced to about a month of suspended jail time Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for a theft case from 2025.
Over Labor Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will focus on removing impaired drivers from roadways across the state.
OSHP's 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins today and concludes at 11:50 p.m. Monday.
MARIA STEIN -The pressure of beating your sibling is always high, but the added pressure of a conference opener meant sister coaches Tricia Rosenbeck of St. Henry and Marcia Moeller of Marion Local had a lot at stake Thursday in Maria Stein.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway improved to 7-0 on the season to open Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball action with a 25-10, 25-22, 25-19 victory over Minster at Wildcat Gymnasium in Minster.
CELINA - Celina opened its defense of its Western Buckeye League boys soccer title with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Wapakoneta Thursday evening at Bulldog stadium.