Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - In the updated brackets for Division II at the 70th State Wrestling Tournament, it was noted that six wrestlers entered Friday still undefeated on the season.
St. Marys senior Josh Cisco was right at the top with a healthy 33-0 mark, but it didn't take long for the first blemish to show. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - The Coldwater duo of Tyler Kunk and Lucas Homan went into Friday with just one focus.
Both needed just one win to earn themselves at least a spot on the podium come this evening at the awards ceremony.
In the end, neither could find the opening to keep their seasons alive, picking up their second loss each in the second round of consolations at the 70th State Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. [More]
By Randy Bruns
COLDWATER - The Division IV boys sectional at The Palace had gained a reputation as being one of the toughest in the state, and Friday's action proved just why that is the case.
The New Knoxville Rangers, who came in with an unblemished record and sitting in the top spot in the final Associated Press state poll, had their mettle tested big time in the opening game by the undersized Fort Recovery Indians. [More]
Obituaries on March 3rd, 2007
Michael L. Enyart, 59, Van Wert, died 3:35 p.m. on March 2, 2007 at his residence following an extended illness. [More]
Laura M. Mosler, 85, 217 Villa Nova Blvd., St. Marys, died March 1, 2007 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Olga "Ollie" Schnelle, 87, 401 W. South Street, New Knoxville, died 3:50 a.m. on March 2, 2007 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Anna Margaret Smith, 91, 217 E. Oak St., Celina, died 5:41 a.m. March 2, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on March 3rd, 2007
Subscriber stories on March 3rd, 2007
ST. HENRY - The village will pursue eminent domain proceedings against four homeowners, including Mayor Lavern Sc hulze and his wife Diana, unless a sidewalk and utility easement agreement is signed by March 21.
Mendon residents are looking high and low for the old school bell that at one time tolled on the former Mendon School building.
They would like to
The Ohio Division of Wildlife has added 20,000 acres of publicly accessible land in southern Ohio that can be used for hunting, fishing, hiking or any other way people enjoy nature.
ELIDA - The Division III sectional final doubleheader on Friday night at the Elida Fieldhouse was worth the price of admission, no matter what the price was, as both games came down to dramatic endings.
Compiles by Gary Rasberry
The Coldwater girls bowling team placed 11th at the first Ohio High School Athletic Association State Bowling Tournament held Friday at Tiki Lanes in Lancaster.