MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio— Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley is projected to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Whaley will go on to face incumbent Mike DeWine in November. Whaley beat out former Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley for the nomination.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wins Republican gubernatorial nomination
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is projected to with the Republican gubernatorial nomination. DeWine fought a highly contested primary battle, beating out Jim Renaci, Joe Blystone, and Ron Hood. DeWine’s victory comes on the heels of the Ohio Beef Expo confrontation with Blystone. Following the incident, the farmer turned politician accused the governor […]
Tim Ryan wins Democratic Senate nomination
Congressman Tim Ryan is projected to win the Democratic Senate nomination beating out challengers Morgan Harper and Traci Johnson. Ryan is looking to fill the seat of retiring Republican Senator, Rob Portman. The 10- term Congressman will go on to face the winner of the Republican primary.
Over 700 homes without power in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Hundreds of residents are in the dark this evening as severe storms barrel through the Scioto Valley. According to South Central Power, over 700 homes in the Ross County area have lost power. Officials with the power company say the majority of the outages are being reported near the Bainbridge area. […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pickaway and Fayette Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickaway and Fayette counties until 5:30p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Mount Sterling moving east at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and ping pong size hail.
I-71 northbound shutdown near Jeffersonville in Fayette Co.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — I-71 northbound is currently shutdown, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Officials say a tractor trailer was blown onto its side during a severe thunderstorm in Fayette County. The Guardian could not independantly confirm if there were any injuries in the incident. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Ross and Pike Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ross and Pike counties until 5:15p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Greenfield moving east at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fayette Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County until 5p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Jamestown moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Highland Co.
WILMINGTON, Ohio— The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Highland County until 4:45 p.m. According to NWS, the storm was located near Mount Orab moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Tornado Watch issued for portions of Ohio
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of the Buckeye State until 9p.m. According to the SPC, conditions across the region are favorable for tornadic development. Residents should remain weather aware, and have multiple means to receive warnings. Remember, a Tornado Watch means conditions are […]
