Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, 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...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Thursday, October 9th, 2014
By Nancy Allen
MONTEZUMA - A land lab highlighting a natural area near Grand Lake and an observation tower to view the site will be dedicated Saturday.
The public is invited to the 4 p.m. event at the 80-acre Gilliland Nature Sanctuary northeast of Montezuma. A night hike with guided tours through the sanctuary will follow from 6-8 p.m. The area is accessible from Club Island Road. [More]
Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
The rivalry between the Marion Local Flyers and Coldwater Cavaliers reaches back to the autumn of 1955, and counting the 10 meetings from 1945-1954 when Marion Local was pre-dated by Maria Stein St. John's, their history has manufactured 71 football games. [More]
Obituaries on October 9th, 2014
Irene Rita Reinhard Gardner, 86, Vienna, Va., a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Oct. 5, 2014. [More]
Charles J. Voskuhl Jr., 43, Maria Stein, died Oct. 6, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Julia Marie Larson, 49, Rockford, died Oct. 5, 2014, at Our Home in Celina.
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Alice M. Kronenberger, 89, Dayton, died Oct. 7, 2014.
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dayton. [More]
Connie S. Manson, 64, Celina, passed away Oct. 7, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
LeRoy G. Huber Sr., 77, Celina, passed away Oct. 7, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on October 9th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 9th, 2014
CELINA - An oversight by city officials has delayed an annexation sought by two homeowners as a remedy for their failing sewage systems.
The proper
New rules become effective in January
CELINA - New statewide rules for home sewage systems will require local health officials to identify and assess the thousands in Mercer County.
The
ST. MARYS - School board members are considering buying a $30,000 phone system to replace aging equipment.
Ongoing issues with the current system
Since forming in 2009, Arizona-based Americana outfit Run Boy Run has made a name for itself, having been heralded by Garrison Keillor, who had them
Trio of local golfers embracing big opportunity at tournament
Austin Brackman, Carter Bowman and Colin Burke have been awaiting this moment for a long time.
Tomorrow, it's finally here.
Minster's Brackman and the St. Marys' duo of Bowman and Burke - all seniors - will be competing at the state golf tournament for the first time in their careers.
Area Alumni Report
This week, instead of a normal Rants and Raves column, I wanted to highlight some efforts from former area athletes and coaches that have happened recently and deserve a little bit of spotlight.
Impact Game Of The Week
When the area football schedule was released, the October 10th matchup between Coldwater and Marion Local immediately was circled on the calendar as a must-see contest.
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Area Preview Capsules:
Van Wert at Celina
Celina Stadium
Last year: 55-19, Celina. The Bulldogs scored on their first five possessions en route to the win. Quarterback Caleb Hoyng completed 14-of-22 passes for 150 yards and two TDs and added 97 yards rushing in just three quarters of work.