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°
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Obituaries on October 6th, 2009
John W. Evans, 82, of rural Spencerville, died at 11:13 a.m. Oct. 4, 2009, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. [More]
Maria Weiss, 75, 16 Circle Dr., New Bremen, died at 11:40 p.m. Oct. 4, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
George M. Wilson, 89, 5198 Shelley Road, Rockford, died at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 3, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
John Robert Woenker, five months, of New Haven, Ind. died Oct. 4, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital N.I.C.U., Fort Wayne, Ind. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Stories on October 6th, 2009
Approximately 5,000 gallons of egg wash water and chicken manure from a Fort Recovery area poultry farm polluted Fort Creek and the Wabash River some time Friday.
Officials praise work of the higher-paid swimming pool staff
Celina's Bryson Pool ended the swimming season $48,000 in the red this year, parks and recreation Director Jeff Fortkamp told city councilors during a committee meeting last week.
In an effort to improve safety on Grand Lake, state workers will remove stumps and logs from the lake for two weeks starting Oct. 12.
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Four people were injured when two vehicles collided at 7:25 p.m. at the intersection of state Routes 119 and 364, east of Maria Stein, according to reports from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Dan Brackman, a former Fort Recovery FFA member, is a finalist for the National FFA proficiency award in diversified livestock, one of just four people chosen from across the nation to compete. [More]
An early offensive blast by Elida put Celina down early, allowing Elida to win a battle of Bulldogs 3-1 in Western Buckeye League boys soccer action on Monday evening at the Soccer Stadium. [More]
The sixth week of the high school football regular season saw few significant changes in the computer points standing for area teams. Defiance beating Van Wert was the most significant WBL game, as it allows the Bulldogs to close in on joining Ottawa-Glandorf and Kenton as likely playoff qualifiers.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local improved to 18-0 on the season, posting a three-game sweep over Fort Loramie in non-conference volleyball action at Fort Loramie.
Local pictures on October 6th, 2009