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.
42° 42° Wed 75° Wed 75° chance 58° 58° chance Thu 68° Thu 68°
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Obituaries on April 4th, 2012
Jerry Fetters
Jerry L. Fetters, 63, Celina, died March 30, 2012, at OSU Richard Ross Heart Center, Columbus. [More]
Lucille Fleck
Lucille Josephine Fleck, 88, Celina, died April 3, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Valour Bricker
Celina native Valour Beatrice Bricker, 79, died April 3, 2012.
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Robert Vantilburg
Robert Vantilburg, 74, Celina, died April 2, 2012, at his residence.
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Christina Godbold
Christina Stewart Godbold, 45, Celina, died March 28, 2012, at her residence due to an apparent suicide. [More]
Stories on April 4th, 2012
Marion teacher named one of top 25 in nation
MARIA STEIN - An overwhelming community response has resulted in Marion Local teacher Julia Sommer's being named one of 25 finalists for the "Best Teacher in America" award. [More]
Former business owner receives award
NEW BREMEN - A long-time New Bremen resident and business owner was honored Tuesday as the third recipient of New Bremen Community Improvement Corporation's Excellence in Business Award.
Grant money remains for septic replacement/repair
Grand Lake Watershed residents
GRAND LAKE - The Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance has until Aug. 30 to spend about $83,000 in grant funds for best management practices designed to keep nutrients out of Grand Lake.
More businesses look to Celina
Mayor sees progress for downtown merchants
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel told Celina downtown merchants: "Things are moving forward."
Hazel reported during a Celina Merchants Association meeting
No comment made at vacation hearing
MINSTER - No comments were made at a public hearing Tuesday for a street vacation request by Precision Strip.
Only one person attended the hearing held by the village council.
Council discusses wage of junk inspector
ROCKFORD - The new junk inspector will be paid a higher wage despite objections from council members.
Mayor Amy Joseph set the pay for the new position at Tuesday's council meeting.
Pastor killed in accident
Darke County
A 52-year-old Arcanum-area youth pastor was killed when another driver failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Hollansburg-Arcanum Road at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in Darke County.
New store sells TVs, household products
CELINA - Two brothers this week opened Schott's Bargain Center in Paul's Mini Mall to sell household products and electronics.
Owners Tom and Matt
Credit union will open in St. Marys plaza
ST. MARYS - A Lima-based financial institution soon will join Kohl's, Buffalo Wild Wings and the other establishments at the Shoppes at St. Marys plaza.
Fleagle captures a pair of national titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Two events, two national titles for Josh Fleagle.
The Auglaize-Mercer Family YMCA Waves' standout swimmer won his
Celina opens league play with loss to Elida
CELINA - Walks haunted Celina's baseball team on Tuesday night in the Western Buckeye League opener against Elida at Montgomery Field.
Three of the six walks issued to Elida's batters came around to score, which was enough to hold off Celina for a 5-2 win in a battle of Bulldogs. [More]
Roughriders earn victory in WBL opener
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys opened the Western Buckeye League portion of its schedule by beating Van Wert for the second time in a week as the Roughriders slipped past the Cougars 5-3 on Tuesday at K.C. Geiger Park. The Roughriders also beat the Cougars in a nonleague game last week.
Cavaliers hold off T-Birds
COLDWATER - The Coldwater softball team used small ball in scoring all five of their runs and then survived a late Lima Central Catholic T-Bird rally for a 5-4 win on Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Park.
Lakers split doubleheader on the road
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus' baseball team improved to 3-1 in Ohio Regional College Conference play after splitting a doubleheader on the road against Miami University-Hamilton on Tuesday in Hamilton.
Local pictures on April 4th, 2012
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