Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Burning Car After Head-On Crash in Hancock County

Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Burning Car After Head-On Crash in Hancock County

Two people were injured in a head-on crash in the 21,000 block of State Route 235 that occurred Thursday morning in Hancock County. According to a release from the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, a southbound car driven by Caiden Helms crossed the center and struck a northbound vehicle by driven by Kathy Elsass. Following the crash, Elsass' car caught on fire. She was initially trapped inside but was pulled to safety by a passing Good Samaritan before the car became […]

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How to Report Storm Damage to the National Weather Service in Wilmington

The National Weather Service in Wilmington provides several ways for the public and trained spotters to submit severe weather reports. Urgent reports should be called in using the unlisted weather spotter phone number provided in the local spotter guide. Amateur radio operators can submit reports through the sectional networks that serve the Wilmington office, following established procedures. Reports, along with photos and videos, can also be shared to the National Weather Service’s social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, […]

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Tornado Warning Issued for Marion and Wyandot Counties

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Tornado Warning (03/26/26) for... Northern Marion County in north central Ohio... Southern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio... Northwestern Morrow County in north central Ohio... Southern Crawford County in north central Ohio...* Until 845 PM EDT.* At 811 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Upper Sandusky, moving east at 80 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Allen, Van Wert, and Putnam Counties

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (03/26/26) for... Southeastern Putnam County in west central Ohio... Southern Van Wert County in west central Ohio... Allen County in west central Ohio...* Until 830 PM EDT.* At 744 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Monroe to 6 miles southeast of Van Wert to near Columbus Grove, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny […]

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Golf-Ball-Sized Hail and Storm Rotation Reported Between Celina and Coldwater

The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has issued a severe weather alert for the area between Celina and Coldwater (03/26/2026). Radar has indicated golf-ball-sized hail and rotation in the storm, according to the Emergency Management Agency (EMA). The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mercer County effective until 8:30pm. Residents are urged to stay alert and take precautions as the weather conditions continue to change rapidly. Avoid being outdoors if possible and monitor local updates for […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wyandot and Hancock Counties

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for today, 3/26/2026 for: -Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...-Northwestern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...-Southwestern Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...-Wood County in northwestern Ohio...-Hancock County in northwestern Ohio...-Southwestern Lucas County in northwestern Ohio...* Until 815 PM EDT.* At 726 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Delta to Mcclure to near Continental, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph […]

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Tornado Watch Issued for Hardin and Surrounding Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 11:00 PM EDT tonight (03/26/26) for: Hardin, Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Shelby, Union, and Wyandot Counties. Residents in these counties should remain alert for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

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Obituary for Roger Dean Young

Roger Dean YoungOctober 13, 1936 - March 19, 2026 Roger Dean Young, age 89, of Ada, passed away peacefully at Vancrest of Ada surrounded by his family on March 19, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1936 in Middletown, Ohio to Ellison and Beatrice Young. On March 29, 1958 Roger married Betty L. (Farthing) Young, his loving wife of sixty-seven years, who survives in Ada. Together they had four children: Kevin (Allison) Young, Lori Fairchild, Brian (Jodi) Young and Beth Price. […]

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Indian Joint Fire District Station to Serve as Storm Shelter Tonight if Tornado Warning Issued

The Indian Joint Fire District, a volunteer fire department serving Washington Township and Russells Point, is reminding residents that severe weather is possible this evening, Thursday, March 26. In the event that a Tornado Warning is issued, the station at 320 S. Orchard Island Rd., Russells Point will be open and available as a storm shelter. Residents are encouraged to monitor the district’s page for the latest updates and information.

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