Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 3:38AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following county, in west central Ohio, Mercer.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 338 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, Coldwater, Wabash, Mendon, Montezuma, Tama and Neptune.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 2:31AM EDT until June 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance 74° 74° slight chance Tomorrow 90° Tomorrow 90° chance 71° 71° chance
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
By William Kincaid
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department may be patrolling the streets in golf carts if Police Chief Paul May gets his way.
May made the suggestion to help the village save money on fuel prices during the regular council meeting on Tuesday evening. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - The Minster Historical Society will soon realize a longtime dream of having a museum in a visible location easily accessible to visitors of all ages.
The society plans to move in the coming weeks from the second floor of Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library to the former site of Magellan's Travel Agency in a village-owned building that also houses the Minster Police Department. [More]
Obituaries on June 4th, 2008
Donald H. "Don" Bertke, 52, of 1910 Benson Drive, Dayton, died at 3 p.m. May 31, 2008, at his residence. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Martha Doris "Ma" Combs, 86, 1001 Myers Road, Celina, died at 7:55 p.m. June 1, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Lillian M. Flatt, 76, of Dayton, died at 2:50 a.m. May 31, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
Kathryn M. Hellwarth, 69, of 4672 Miller Road, Celina, died at 8:11 a.m. June 2, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Sharon Ann Medford, 69, of Salem, died at 11 p.m. June 1, 2008. Death was due to cancer. [More]
Agnes Quinter, 92, of Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster, died June 3, 2008 [More]
Leona Mesarvey Schlueter, 88, 211 S. Brandon Ave., Celina, died June 3, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Former Celina resident, Lucille M. Steinbrunner, 92, of Englewood, died at 7:15 a.m. June 1, 2008, at Wood Glen Nursing Center, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on June 4th, 2008
Subscriber stories on June 4th, 2008
ST. MARYS - Shirley Noland gives a loving glance toward her husband as he brags about the gentle care his wife gives him daily.
"He's such an 'up'
ROCKFORD - The village will get a third new council member in six months, as another councilor has resigned.
Councilman Joe Felver, whose term expi
After a down 2007 campaign on the diamond, the Celina softball team has rebounded nicely and is now just two wins away from its first-ever state championship.
It was a historic spring for the Celina softball team in 1999, but the 2008 version of the Bulldogs is hoping to rewrite the record books this weekend.
If it seems like Coldwater has been taking out pent-up frustrations from several years of not being to state out on other teams, you're right.
After allowing just four runs in five tournament games, the Cavaliers are looking for their sixth state title, and the first since 1992.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jared Bourelle scattered five hits over seven innings as Parkway picked up its first win of the ACME season with a 5-2 win over Elida in non-league action at Don Black Field. The Bulldogs even their record to 2-2 on the summer.