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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Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Man, woman shot to death
Seven children at Celina home when deaths occurred
By William Kincaid
CELINA - An estranged wife and husband are dead in the wake of an alleged murder-suicide on Friday afternoon at the home where the woman was caring for seven children.
The bodies of April Vann, 33, and Eric Vann, 34, were found at 719 S. Elm St. by Celina Police after they received a call about a shooting at 1:52 p.m. The squad determined nothing could be done for the two, police chief Dave Slusser said. The children were not injured. [More]
Local haunts to visit - if you dare
By Shelley Grieshop
MENDON - The crackle of falling leaves brushing against the metal Palmer Road bridge lends little to the spooky legend surrounding it.
But it's mid-afternoon and darkness is still hours away. It's much too early for the ghosts and high-pitched screams that haunt the infamous Crybaby Bridge. [More]
Five MAC, three WBL teams qualify for playoffs
By Bruce Monnin
It was a great night for the Midwest Athletic Conference as results around the state allowed five of its 10 teams to advance into the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Delphos St. John's and Marion Local were already assured of their playoff [More]
Obituaries on October 30th, 2010
Timothy Fraley
Timothy G. Fraley, 40, 423 N. Wayne St., St. Marys, died at 10:15 p.m. Oct. 28, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following a sudden illness. [More]
Richard Feierstein
Services for Richard Dean Feierstein I, 77, of Celina will be held 11:30 a.m. M [More]
Local pictures on October 30th, 2010
Subscriber stories on October 30th, 2010
State lifts algae warning
GRAND LAKE - Signs posted around Grand Lake warning people to avoid the water due to toxic blue-green algae were removed Friday afternoon.
The state has lifted the algae toxin advisory for the lake but is still advising against eating its fish.
Boehner visits county Republicans
CELINA - U.S. Congressman John Boehner, R-West Chester, met with local Republican supporters at Candlelight Inn on Friday afternoon. He told them things will change quickly if Republicans take the House in next week's election.
School officials lead blood drive
FORT RECOVERY - The number one reason people don't donate blood is because no one asks them, says Fort Recovery Elementary School Principal Shelly Vaughn.
Grandma shaves head for grandson with cancer
ST. MARYS - Surrounded by her friends at Curves fitness center in St. Marys, Helen Heckman of Celina had her head shaved to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of her grandson Dylan.
Wermert has big night as Cavs top Wildcats for 17th straight time
COLDWATER - Two teams met at Coldwater on Friday night, both needing a win to enhance their hopes of qualifying for the postseason.
As it turns ou
Bulldogs fall short of berth to postseason
OTTAWA - Celina and Ottawa-Glandorf both needed to win one more game to earn a berth into the football playoffs, so their matchup to cap the regular season was almost like a postseason matchup.
Anna wraps up regular season by beating Parkway
ROCKFORD - The Anna Rockets got a final tuneup for the postseason by scoring 28 points in the opening quarter en route to a 49-14 win over Parkway in the regular-season finale at Panther Stadium on Friday night.
Winner leads Versailles to victory over St. Henry
VERSAILLES - Part of the post-game ceremonies on Friday night at H.B. Hole Field included a hot air balloon ascension as part of a booster club fundraiser.
Kenton wins outright WBL title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Maty Mauk threw for six touchdowns and rushed for another as Kenton sewed up the Western Buckeye League title outright with a 54-14 win over St. Marys on Friday night at Skip Baughman Stadium in St. Marys.
Flyers cruise past Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local locked itself into a playoff spot, picking up its eighth win of the season in beating Fort Recovery 47-7 in the regular-season final at Barrenbrugge Park in Fort Recovery.
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