Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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, April 17th, 2013
Obituaries on April 17th, 2013
Margaret Heistan, 82, Venice, Fla., and formerly of St. Marys, passed away peacefully April 7, 2013, at Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, Fla. [More]
Edward L. "Ted" Rollins, 79, New Bremen, died at 11 p.m. April 15, 2013, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Genevieve L. Siebert, 90, Rockford, died at 5:40 a.m. April 15, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Dorothy L. Williams, 87, Celina, died at 9:58 p.m. April 15, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Stories on April 17th, 2013
Trevin Sanders, the 18-year-old Union City, Ind., man implicated in the deaths of Fort Recovery-area residents Robert and Colleen Grube, was to appear in Mercer County Juvenile Court at 11:45 a.m. today.
Fort Recovery crowd expresses fear, loathing for state requirements
FORT RECOVERY - A contingent of community members opposed to the Common Core Standards - a set of federal educational standards for grades K-12 in language arts and mathematics adopted by most states, including Ohio - addressed their fears and concerns to board of education members Monday night. [More]
Flood prevention measure
GRAND LAKE - Opening one tube on Grand Lake's West Bank spillway in February and March likely averted severe flooding after heavy rains soaked the area last week.
MINSTER - Nearly two dozen residents came before village council members Tuesday night to lobby for retaining the block-style lettering on the water tower.
Cop shot man in the hand after he waved pellet gun
ST. MARYS - The police officer who shot a drunk and armed St. Marys man last month has been exonerated by a local review board.
St. Marys Police Of [More]
Village's junk, mobile home rules under scrutiny
ROCKFORD - An effort to clean up the village continues as council members consider how to handle homeowners in violation of the village's junk and mobile home ordinances.
CELINA - A mix of about 20 district parents and school staff members on Tuesday showed support for the realignment of East and West elementaries.
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FORT RECOVERY - High school girls basketball coach Doug Bihn will return next season.
Board of education members Monday night approved several supplemental contracts, including one for Bihn.
Retro soda fountain offers ice cream treats
FORT RECOVERY - Customers can step into Kaup Pharmacy and travel back to a time life seemed simpler and the future bright and shiny - at least in retrospect.
COLDWATER - Emily Kahlig will make a short trip south to play collegiate volleyball, but given the recent showings of Wittenberg University, she'll be playing some long seasons.
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The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team was able to get the first game of their doubleheader with Ohio State University-Lima in on Tuesday, posting an 8-4 win over the Barons in Lima to move to 10-4 on the season.
Local pictures on April 17th, 2013