Obituaries: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 9:02AM EDT until April 2 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southeastern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 945 AM EDT.
* At 901 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Minster, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Chickasaw, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Maria Stein, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Moulton, St. Marys, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Roundhead, Jumbo, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, Wapakoneta, Cridersville, and St. Johns.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 118.

Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 839 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Union City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... New Weston, Fryburg, Chickasaw, New Bremen, Fort Recovery, Botkins, New Knoxville, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Neptune, Fort Loramie, Osgood, Moulton, Coldwater, Sharps Crossing, Kossuth, Lake Loramie State Park, North Dayton, Waynesfield, and Minster.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

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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Obituaries on April 2nd, 2009

Marjorie Baird

Marjorie P. Baird, 92, 11302 Bobwhite Lane, St. Marys, died at 10:30 a.m. March 24, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Living Community. [More]

John Powell

John Allen Powell, 61, 121 Leona St., Celina, died at 4:20 p.m. March 31, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]

Stories on April 2nd, 2009

Vantage levy certain to return to ballot

VAN WERT - Vantage Career Center has weathered two levy defeats in the past five months and voters will likely see another attempt at the polls in November.

New health dept. position may be funded by fee hikes

The local health board is proposing a 25 percent increase in certain fees to pay for a new staff position.

The extra funds generated will allow the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department to pay for one "badly needed full-time clerical position," says department Administrator Dale Palmer.

Fort Recovery students play the game of life

FORT RECOVERY - Trying to make ends meet with an annual salary of $13,700 and three children isn't easy, a middle school student at Fort Recovery Middle School learned this week. [More]

Minster Kiwanis break from international affiliation

MINSTER - After more than 37 years as the Minster Kiwanis Club, the 50 members decided to shed their international affiliation and go it alone as the new Minster Service Club.

Brewmaster hosting class during this year's Bock and Rock event

MINSTER - A new feature is brewing for this year's Bock and Rock - A Beer Tasting Experience.

Guests will be able to take part in a special VIP tasting as well as a class led by a brewmaster at the event, which takes place May 16 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Four Seasons Park.

Local band singing the blues

The blues is howling back as a popular music genre, Celina native Stephanie Rogers says.

And the 23-year-old vocalist and frontwoman of Celina-based blues band Lady Bird & The Dirty Dirty Earth Worms wants to be a part of the resurgence.

Celina's Reichard helping the RedHawks march toward history

A year ago, Cody Reichard was preparing to get away from the frozen north of Alaska.

A week from now, he'll be playing in the Frozen Four.

The Ce [More]

Albers mighty with the bat for Wildcats

If you have been to Minster's annual alumni softball tournament, you've likely been on hand to witness Rick Albers unleash his annual home run clinic, as several of his bombs normally fall from orbit somewhere near the outskirts of Fort Loramie, New Bremen, and Anna.

Local pictures on April 2nd, 2009

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