Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 74° Today 74° 59° 59° chance Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance chance 47° 47°
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Obituaries on May 1st, 2013
Pauline R. Schmiesing, 89, Minster, died at 6:11 p.m. April 29, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Shane Andrew Poling, 34, Celina, passed away April 28, 2013, in Dayton.
Private Services will be held. [More]
Stories on May 1st, 2013
Action diverts funds from schools, other entities to pay for road improvements
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking a 10-year tax deferment on improvements to an agribusiness to fund road improvements in the area.
CELINA - City officials want to create a detention area on U.S. 127 near Beaver Creek to temporarily capture high waters strewn during heavy rains.
Mayor Jeff Hazel this morning called the project critical to protecting nearby businesses during floods. [More]
Eight dentists rotate among group with offices in Lima, New Bremen and Spencerville
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Dental Associates has taken over the practice of the late Dr. Ronald Riebel.
The dental office is owned by Dr. Erik Risolva
MINSTER - As far as Adam Niemeyer was concerned, there would be no need for extra innings this time around.
A year after the teams battled for 15
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry baseball team broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the fifth inning and Jeff Paul pitched a four-hitter to lead the Redskins to a 2-1 victory over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's girls and Coldwater's boys won the points standings as the Flyers hosted a four-team event featuring St. Henry and Russia on Tuedsay at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.
Local pictures on May 1st, 2013