Obituaries: Monday, March 28th, 2016

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:41PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

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Obituaries on March 28th, 2016

Norma Jean Baxter

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois - Norma (Jean) Baxter, 87, died at 9:35 p.m., Tuesday March 22, 2016, at her Fairview Heights, IL residence. [More]

Frances M. Knapke

Frances M. Knapke, 95, formerly of Coldwater, died March 26, 2016.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 4 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. [More]

Berry Silver

Berry Silver, 75, of St. Marys, died March 27, 2016, at his residence.

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Stories on March 28th, 2016

Raptors flourish in Grand Lake area

The bald eagle population continues to soar in the state and area, with at least six active nests spotted in Mercer and Auglaize counties.

Bald eagles have become common in the area, Mercer County Wildlife Officer Austin Levering said.

Bulldogs open with sweep

CELINA - The 2016 baseball season was a mixed bag for Celina with the exception of one key statistic: the win column.

The Bulldogs posted a doubleheader sweep in the season lidlifter with wins of 8-1 and 4-3 over Ayersville on Saturday afternoon at Montgomery Field. [More]

Wildcats win Lady Tiger Classique

Marion freshman Thobe victorious in three events

Compiled by Colin Foster

The Minster girls track team defended its title at the Versailles Lady Tiger Classique on Saturday, winning the Black Division in landslide fashion.

Indians split with Trojans

Weekend Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Fort Recovery not only opened its baseball season Saturday with a doubleheader split against Arcanum but it also took time to honor the 1953 and 2015 state final four baseball teams.

Local pictures on March 28th, 2016

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