Special Weather Statement issued December 28 at 6:31PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 45 MPH are expected throughout the day on Sunday. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure any loose outdoor items that may blow around.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Obituaries on September 21st, 2011
Jerry D. Heistan, 57, Celina, died at 6:45 a.m. Sept. 19, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. [More]
Mary J. Blackburn, 94, formerly of Ansonia, died Sept. 20, 2011, at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville. [More]
Gail Louise Stiverson, 65, Greenfield, Ind., died Sept. 18, 2011.
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Charles Henry Benner, 99, died Sept. 13, 2011, in Cincinnati following a short illness. [More]
Stories on September 21st, 2011
Free and reduced meals at schools cost billions nationwide
A record number of local parents are seeking help to feed their children at school.
The number of area students receiving free or reduced lunches h [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members this week authorized the issuance of $1.56 million in bonds to pay back a USDA Rural Development of Ohio loan that financed a sewer separation project.
Building needs to become handicapped accessible
Maria Stein American Legion has committed to paying half of the repair cost needed before elections can be held at the facility.
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ST. HENRY - School officials this week opted to buy a new, 84-passenger bus to replace one of several in the fleet with high mileage.
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ROCKFORD - Village council on Tuesday approved extending the home-buyer revitalization program for another year.
The village created the program la
CELINA - The public may buy used clothing, crafts, furniture and home decor at a new shop.
Choosing Life Pregnancy Center and its Beating Heart Boutique division have opened at 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 109B, on the north side of the Galleria. The public also may donate or consign goods.
Top-ranked Redskins top third-ranked Flyers
MARIA STEIN - The St. Henry volleyball team continues to display the reason why the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association has the Redskins as the number-one ranked team in the state for Division IV. [More]
CELINA - In a match with more twists and turns than a treacherous mountain road, the Lehman Catholic Cavaliers went on the road and defeated the Celina Bulldogs 21-25, 25-13, 25-20, 18-25 and 15-2 in nonleague volleyball action on Tuesday at Celina's Intermediate School.
CELINA - It was a productive Senior Night for the Celina girls' soccer team as the Bulldogs stayed unbeaten on the season with a 13-0 win over Van Wert in Western Buckeye League action at the Soccer Stadium.
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The Celina tennis team secured at least a share of the Western Buckeye League regular-season title after a shutout win over Defiance on Tuesday.
FORT RECOVERY - A week ago at this time, the Minster Wildcats suffered through their first of two, five-game losses in a matter of 48 hours.
As th
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