Obituaries: Monday, May 21st, 2007

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.

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Monday, May 21st, 2007

Obituaries on May 21st, 2007

Janice Brockert

Janice A Brockert, 66, 309 S. Washington St., New Bremen, died at 5:45 a.m. May 19, 2007, at her residence. [More]

Lucille Homan

Lucille Homan, 84, of Chickasaw, died May 20, 2007, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]

Alvira Huwer

Alvira M. Huwer, 94, state Route 118, Celina, died at 6:20 p.m. May 20, 2007, a [More]

Ann Osborn

Ann V. Osborn, 83, 913 Edwards St., St. Marys, died May 20, 2007, at Wilson Mem [More]

Stories on May 21st, 2007

Woman survives burial in beans

A 74-year-old St. Henry woman who became buried in a grain bin Saturday morning will celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary next month thanks to rescuers and a 5-gallon white bucket. [More]

Mercer County developer hopes for gas station at U.S. 127 intersection

Klosterman's lots will also be used for commerce

COLDWATER - Steve Klosterman, who is transforming 22 acres of farmland into 12 commercial lots at the intersection of U.S. 127 and state Route 219, said one undisclosed person has bought three lots and is planning on opening a tool rental shop, a tent rental shop and possibly a used car dealership.

Graduation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday

Celina High School Class of 2007 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina Football Stadium. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will take place in the fieldhouse.

Council ties up loose ends before passing on information

Residents of Montezuma have a lot of questions about the upcoming $1.2 million village-wide improvement project, Mayor Charlotte Garman told Montezuma village councilors on Saturday.

Driver rams deputy's car

A Sheriff's deputy was injured early Saturday morning in a traffic crash that occured at the intersection of South Walnut Street and West Fayette Street. The cruiser was severly damaged and towed from the scene.

St. Henry boys keep perfect mark; Minster girls capture district crown

MINSTER - The St. Henry boys rolled on as they continued their undefeated season, earning a comfortable victory over runner-up Minster at the distric

Stewart wins race on high groove

ROSSBURG - While many of his competitors tested the new low groove at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night, Shane Stewart used the famed half-mile dirt oval's traditional high line to claim an easy victory in the All-Star Circuit of Champions feature on Saturday night.

Complete collapse for Coldwater in seventh

ELIDA - The wheels fell off. The train came off the track. The roof caved in.

Pick a cliché. All would work to describe the top of the seventh inning for the Coldwater baseball team. [More]

Fenwick gets best of Versailles, twice

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Ryan Burgett threw 61/3 innings of no-hit baseball in helping Middletown Fenwick beat Versailles, 4-0, at the Division III Centerville District finals on Saturday.

Local pictures on May 21st, 2007

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