Flood Watch issued April 1 at 2:59PM 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 Wednesday 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 1 at 2:45PM 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 Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
Skateboarders $14,000 closer to their dream
By Shelley Grieshop
More than $14,000 has been raised so far to build a proposed skateboard park near Grand Lake in Celina.
A group of youngsters, their parents and supporters continue to hold fundraisers and donate money to fulfill their dream of a concrete skateboard park along Lakeshore Drive in Mercelina Park. City councilors are expected to hear a proposal on the project in the near future as plans are finalized, said Celina Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Fortkamp, one of the group's biggest supporters. [More]
Cavs comfortable at Fifth Third Field
By Gary R. Rasberry
DAYTON - Judging by their play on Saturday, Coldwater is just as comfortable at Fifth Third Field as they are at Veterans Field.
Cavalier ace Bill Geeslin scattered three hits over five innings as Coldwater went to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference play with an 8-0 win over Fort Recovery on Saturday as both teams played at the home of the Dayton Dragons. [More]
Obituaries on April 14th, 2008
Ellen Desch
Ellen E. Desch, 73, died April 10, 2008, at her residence in Butler Township, near Dayton. [More]
Bernice Duncan
Bernice V. Duncan, 81, 1708 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died 7:30 a.m. April 12, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Werner Kramer
Werner Kramer, 71, 310 Jill Ave., Celina, died 1:54 a.m. April 13, 2008, at Ohi [More]
Sandra Noggler
Former Celina resident, Sandra Jo Noggler, 31, of Maysville, Ga., died April 5, [More]
Donald Rickard
Donald M. Rickard, 78, 210 N. Wayne St., Mendon, died at 10:50 p.m. April 11, 2008, at The Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on April 14th, 2008
Subscriber stories on April 14th, 2008
Kasich tells Celina audience he may seek governorship
Politician also predicts McCain will lose in Ohio
John R. Kasich, a former U.S. representative and substitute host for "The O'Reilly Factor," says he may run for Ohio governor, as the Republican Party recently has blown it.
Wabash River Conservancy District board gets raise
Wabash River Conservancy District board members Saturday passed a motion, raising the hourly pay they get for doing maintenance work on the river from $10 to $13.
32 local businesses set up at Rockford Business Expo
ROCKFORD - Visitors from a 50-mile radius, including Muncie, Ind., Coldwater and Van Wert, came to the Rockford Business Expo on Saturday at the Rockford Community Building to talk with representatives from 32 local businesses.
Nominees announced for Franklin B. Walter Award
The Auglaize County Educational Service Center recently announced its nominees for the annual Franklin B. Walter Award.
An outstanding senior schol
Celina track impressive during Kenton's relays
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina dominated Saturday's Kenton relays, placing first or second in 24 of the 26 events to sweep the boys and girls championships in Hardin County.
Bruns carries St. Henry to tourney title
ST. HENRY - It has become an almost annual rite of spring, right along with taxes and variable weather, the St. Henry Redskins winning the WCSM-St. Henry Bank Baseball Invitational.
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