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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Obituaries on April 15th, 2009
Paul Fox
Paul Henry Fox, 73 of Westerville died April 13, 2009, at Columbus Alzheimer Care Center. [More]
Clyde Moorman
Clyde Edward "Ed" Moorman, 87, of rural Spencerville, died at 6:20 a.m. April 14, 2009, at home. [More]
Mary Schwieterman
Mary G. Schwieterman, 84, 4188 Harrison Road, Montezuma, died at 5:48 p.m. April 14, 2009, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. [More]
Bernice Wilker
Bernice F. Wilker, 88, 7705 County Road 219A, Celina, died at 4:35 a.m. April 1 [More]
Stories on April 15th, 2009
Phoning problems delay firefighting at Celina residence
Family escapes but house lost
A wrong house number and an inability to track the location of the emergency call complicated firefighting efforts at a house that burned to the ground early Tuesday morning in rural Celina. [More]
Citizen objects to volunteer day as forced labor
ST. MARYS - One school district resident says a day off school for students to do volunteer work around town is not a good idea. Others claim it's a valuable part of the education process.
Development director announces retirement
Mercer County Economic Development Director Larry Stelzer has announced his retirement after working nearly two decades to help secure jobs and businesses in the area. [More]
Parking vote likely won't be held soon
Celina City Council members denied a request to vote anytime soon on what type of parking to install in downtown Celina.
Theresa Howick, who lives
Board sees results collected on CCD religion program survey
COLDWATER - School officials are gathering community opinions on the Holy Trinity CCD religion program that is offered to students attending Coldwater Exempted Village School.
Evening of ordinances held in St. Henry
St. Henry village councilors approved readings on several issues during a brief meeting Monday night.
Councilors approved third and final readings
Geese population getting shaken up
NEW BREMEN - The sound of Canada geese is not music to the ears of local residents. However, efforts currently under way should assure fewer youthful voices and hopefully less mess next year.
McSports awarded loan for Celina expansion
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan for a Coldwater business seeking to open a new store in Celina.
Commissioners awarded the $50,000 loan to McSports, an athletic wear and sporting gear store that has successfully operated in the Coldwater Mall for 27 years.
Outdoor fundraiser planned on Franklin Township trail
The Mercer County DARE Boosters and Franklin Township trustees will hold the first ever Family Fun DARE Walk-a-Thon on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin Township Park in Montezuma. [More]
Updated 5-year forecast OK'd
MARIA STEIN - School board members approved an updated five-year financial forecast Monday night showing an increase in anticipated real estate property tax revenue.
Identity theft policy passed
ST. MARYS - City residents concerned with identify theft may rest easier now that council has passed an identity theft policy in keeping with federal law requirements.
Riprap placed at two spots; more planned as weather allows
Wabash River Conservancy District board members met for a brief meeting Saturday, receiving some updates from President Wally Broering.
Broering re
Four injured in crash near New Bremen
Four people were injured including two children after a car collided with a van at the intersection of Tri Township and Southland roads at 10:48 a.m. Friday.
Planning to put a new roof over the heads of many
St. Henry manufacturer develops product with durability, energy-savings
Owners of a new St. Henry business have developed an efficient roofing product that they plan to introduce to the construction industry soon.
The m
Area business to get cars sparkling
ST. MARYS - Two St. Marys men have opened a spa for vehicles with free pickup and delivery service.
Grand Lake Auto Spa, 2358 Celina Road, offers w
Romer's buys West Lake Villa
Romer's Catering and Entertainment Facilities is expanding its services with the addition of West Lake Villa and lodge, off U.S. 127.
Romer's Cater
Schoen will be a Sports Ambassador in Austria
It's not unusual during the summer for a young man to sign up for a baseball team that will do a lot of traveling.
For Greg Schoen, though, his travel will require a passport. [More]
Minster sweeps home track meet
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster used depth to capture a four-team meet held on a drizzily Tuesday at Memorial Field.
The Wildcats won the
Interest in gardening grows with the times
From the granny who hasn't gardened in 20 years to a young couple who is feeding their family with less dollars these days, backyard gardening is expected to be in full stride this summer.
Local pictures on April 15th, 2009
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