Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:43AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Thursday, July 20th, 2006
By Margie Wuebker
OSGOOD - Twelve fire departments from four counties responded to a barn fire Wednesday afternoon at the home of John Seger, 14854 Mendenhall Road.
Ironically, Seger was among the first firefighters at the scene. He and five fellow Osgood Fire Department members were at the station for a meeting when the call came at 12:49 p.m. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
Archie Griffin is still on the go.
This time, instead of eluding defenders on a football field, it's to help promote his alma mater.
The Ohio State University All-American, and the only man to win two Heisman Trophies, was in Celina on Wednesday to speak to a group of area coaches and OSU alumni, among others, at Romer's Westlake in Celina. [More]
Obituaries on July 20th, 2006
James F. Aller, 76, 923 Hemlock St., Celina, died at 11:35 p.m. July 18, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Richard Fanning, 81, of Loudonville, died at 9:37 p.m. July 18, 2006, at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill. [More]
Donald L."Pug" Thitoff, 86, of Celina, died at 3 a.m. July 19, 2006, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on July 20th, 2006
Subscriber stories on July 20th, 2006
Sister Grace Miriam Pleiman calls herself a "grassroots leader," an unusual self-title for a Catholic nun.
She jokingly blames her aggressive style
ROCKFORD - Village council approved a $123,000 agreement with Fanning/Howey, Celina, for start-up fees associated with the planned construction and renovation of the town's water treatment plant.
Local music patrons can start gathering their ear-plugs, tents and booze, as 20 local and regional bands get set to play all day and night at the ninth annual Tabfest.
At one point during the summer, it appeared that the season for the Coldwater ACME team would end midway through the month of July.
The Cavaliers w
Wes Steinecker, a member of the Coldwater high school bowling team, captured the Division I boys national title at the United States Bowling Congress/Pepsi Youth Championships on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.