Flood Watch issued April 3 at 4:50AM 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...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
Today 65° Today 65° slight chance 46° 46° likely Tomorrow 56° Tomorrow 56° 52° 52°
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Friday, March 9th, 2007
Obituaries on March 9th, 2007
Ferneva Gehron
Montezuma native Ferneva Hope Gehron, 93, 12101 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, Ind., died at 1:55 a.m. March 8, 2007, at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. [More]
Sara Mescher
Sara J. Mescher, 48, 55 W. Sixth St., Minster, died at 6 p.m. March 7, 2007, at her residence, due to a sudden illness. [More]
Paul Tobin
Paul A. Tobin, 81, 8310 state Route 274, Celina, died March 7, 2007, at his residence. [More]
Stories on March 9th, 2007
Decision still not buckled down for use of seat belts on buses
To buckle up or not on school buses is again a hot topic following last week's charter bus crash in Atlanta that killed five Bluffton baseball players and two others.
Putting forth effort proves beneficial
MARIA STEIN - Jessica Homan smiles recalling the day language arts teacher Patty Lefeld announced an assignment for all Marion Local eighth-graders.
Grant to help pay for St. Rt. 29 work
Mercer County Community Development Director Larry Stelzer told commissioners Thursday that a $100,000 grant had been secured for road improvements on state Route 29 to handle an expected increase in traffic near Celina Tent.
Workshop set on monitoring birds
A workshop to set up a system to monitor a designated Important Bird Area (IBA) along the St. Marys River will be held March 24 at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
Officials discuss what to throw away
The county already is in compliance with most of the requirements of the new Ohio Constitution amendment that requires meticulous record keeping to assure that minimum wage earners are treated fairly, members of the Mercer County Records board agreed Thursday.
Coldwater Chamber honors citizens, businesses with awards
COLDWATER - The husband and wife team of Ed and Rhonda Beck were honored as the Citizens of the Year at Thursday's annual Coldwater Chamber of Commerce awards banquet.
Wapak warehouse on fire
Dozens of firefighters from at least eight area fire departments fought a blaze early this morning at a large warehouse near downtown Wapakoneta.
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Shamrocks, mysterious and magical
I visited a local flower shop recently and spied a beautiful potted purple plant whose leaves resembled shamrocks, or clover. Dainty lavender flowers topped the plant. [More]
St. Henry able to muscle its way to district final
ADA - The St. Henry football team won a state championship with a physical style of play.
The Redskins brought that same physicality to the basketball court in their 56-47 win over Ottawa-Glandorf on Thursday night at Ohio Northern University. [More]
Rangers cash in during first trip to the regional level
VANDALIA - The New Knoxville Rangers made good on their first trip to the regional level of the girls basketball tournament with a 42-31 victory over the Covington Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Shardo's 31 points not enough for Versailles
DAYTON - Even without superstars O.J. Mayo and Bill Walker, North College Hill is pretty good.
The defending Division III state champs faced off ag [More]
New Knoxville boys rake in D-IV honors
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The all-Northwest District selections for boys and girls basketball were released by The Associated Press on Thursday.
A pair of Ohio State recruits headline the selections, which were made by a media panel from the district.
Local pastor shares inspiration of idols
As if leading a church congregation and coaching a high school soccer team isn't enough, the Rev. Bruce Strine is helping inspire people with personal messages from high-profile athletes and coaches.
Local pictures on March 9th, 2007
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