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Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
By Shelley Grieshop
Numerous roads are closed and at least a dozen area homes were evacuated overnight following heavy rains that soaked the area since Monday night.
Nearly 4 inches of rain has fallen in the Grand Lake area during the last 36 hours and approximately another half inch was expected to arrive by mid-afternoon today when local rivers and creeks will likely crest, according to the National Weather Service. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Solid defense helped Marion Local take control early and roll to a 42-27 win over St. Marys in non-conference action on Tuesday night at McBroom Gymnasium.
The Flyers improved to 8-10 on the season as St. Marys had a four-game winning streak snapped to fall to 13-6. [More]
Obituaries on February 6th, 2008
Russia native Phyllis A. Bueter, 67, of Ocala, Fla., died Feb. 3, 2008, of cancer. [More]
Myrtle Edna Fulton, 99, of Kenton, died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at the Corinthian, a hospital in Kenton. [More]
Margaret E. Howell, 93, 3075 state Route 29, Celina, died at 12:50 p.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Jack L. Sawmiller Sr., 70, 527 Cron St., Celina, died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Nevelyn C. Sidenbender, 85, 405 Webb St., St. Marys, died Jan. 24, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Linda Jo Thobe, 58, 6456 Olding Road, Maria Stein, died of natural causes on Feb. 4, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center. [More]
Former Fort Recovery resident Clarence E. Westgerdes, 87, of The Gardens at St. [More]
Local pictures on February 6th, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 6th, 2008
Four area couples have filed a lawsuit in Mercer County Common Pleas Court alleging misconduct of the local zoning appeals board that issued a zoning variance to Mercer Energy.
A new subdivision called Heron's Landing is being proposed near the Grand Lake shoreline, just north of the 4-H Camp.
The property between state Ro
The Mercer County Fair schedule has been shifted this summer, so the fair will begin on a Friday and end the following Thursday.
In the past, the fair began on a Tuesday and ended with a free admission day on the following Monday.
MINSTER - After scaling back the annual "wish list" by deferring some projects and equipment purchases, Minster village councilors unanimously approved 2008 appropriations totaling $16,956,989.79.
FORT RECOVERY - The Celina Bulldogs recovered from a tough road loss last Thursday night at Bath and went back on the road Tuesday night and did enough of the little things on both ends of the court to come away with a 45-39 non-league win over county rival Fort Recovery at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Versailles Tigers opened Division III girls baskebtall sectional play with a contest against an undermanned Preble Shawnee team, which was missing most of its varsity roster due to the team playing one too many regular season games.
ST. MARYS - Some things are just meant to be no matter how long it takes. Jack and Jackie Mowat of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community met early, but married other people. Now in their 80s, they finally married each other last April.
CASSELLA - The Siegrists met at a dance more than 60 years ago. During the past six decades together they've farmed, raised five children and shared the highs and lows life has had in store for them.