Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
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Saturday, September 1st, 2007
By Margie Wuebker
MONTEZUMA - Ask Kaylee Stienecker how to save a life and the Celina East Elementary School third-grader quickly responds, "Call 911."
That's exactly what the precocious 8-year-old did after being unable to rouse her mother the night of Aug. 9.
Kathy "Kat" Stienecker had been lying on the couch battling a headache and an upset stomach as a television movie played in the background. At some point, the 43-year-old woman sat up and then got to her feet before collapsing onto the carpeted floor. [More]
By Randy Bruns
COLDWATER - On Friday night, the Marion Local Flyers went where no team had gone before - at least for the past six years.
Marion snapped Coldwater's 35-game home win streak - a stretch that dated back to 2001 - by dominating the Cavaliers on both sides of the ball on the way to a 35-14 victory. [More]
Obituaries on September 1st, 2007
Urban Kramer, 84, of Minster died at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 30, 2007, in Minster following an extended illness. [More]
Marie E. Minnich, 69, 3025 N. 850 E., Portland, Ind., died Aug. 31 at her resid [More]
Ada Piper, 92, Neptune, died Aug. 31, 2007, at St. Marys Living Center.
Services are pending. [More]
Howard L. Schumacker, 61, state Route 219, Celina, died at 1 a.m. Aug. 23, 2007 at Defiance Impatient Hospice Center. [More]
Alwilda B. "Wink" Thobe, 80, Fort Recovery, died at 2 a.m. Aug. 31, 2007, at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville. [More]
Frances M. Watercutter, 78, 13478 Bornhorst Road, McCartyville, died at 4:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2007, at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on September 1st, 2007
Subscriber stories on September 1st, 2007
Indiana man makes sure markers last a lifetime and more
WAPAKONETA - Over the past 11 years he's worked amid thousands and thousands of people who have never complained. In fact, they've never uttered a word. John Walters (call me "Walt") is the Graveyard Groomer.
ROCKFORD - Fans not making it to the opening five minutes of the Fort Recovery-Parkway football game missed a flurry that hasn't been seen from the Panther football squad in a long time.
WAPAKONETA - Celina had upset on its mind at Harmon Field on Friday night, but a first-half lead was erased by 10 straight points from Wapakoneta and the Redskins edged the Bulldogs, 10-7 in Western Buckeye League action.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins used big plays from its defense to offset a sluggish offensive performance to defeat the Delphos St. John's Blue Jays 14-7 Friday in Midwest Athletic Conference football action Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys snapped back from suffering its first opening-game loss in over 10 years, racking up 401 yards of offense in beating Bath 41-13 at the home opener for the Roughriders at Skip Baughman Stadium.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A pair of missed extra points proved to be costly for New Bremen as the Cardinals lost another close battle, this time falling 27-26 to Anna on Friday at Booster Field in Shelby County.
MINSTER - When Versailles played its first-ever game in the Midwest Athletic Conference back in 2001, the Tigers were defeated by the Wildcats.
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