Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:41PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, 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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Monday, August 15th, 2011
Lake sediment sampling starts
Sand could be used in construction industry, material for potting soil
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Interest in mining Grand Lake's sediment is growing.
The state this morning began extracting 60 lake sediment samples to determine if there is a market for the sand and nutrient-rich mud.
Consultant David Jahn of DWJ Resources of Signal Mountain, Tenn., who is overseeing the core sample project today, was recommended by the Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association. Jahn said he is interested primarily in the sand for making concrete. [More]
Luebke's Ohio Homecoming
By Gary R. Rasberry
CINCINNATI - As Cory Luebke came onto the field at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark on Saturday afternoon, he felt at ease.
When asked if he felt he would ever get to play in the ballpark of a team that he used to watch at old Riverfront Stadium during his younger days, the San Diego left-handed pitcher was honest. [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2011
William Bachelor
William C. "Bill" Bachelor, 90, Northridge, died Aug. 12, 2011.
He was born F [More]
Rebecca Krull
Rebecca "Becky" Ellen Krull, 58, Farmersville, died Aug. 10, 2011.
She was bo [More]
Donna Bergman
Donna Mae Bergman, 51, Minster, died at 3 p.m. Aug. 12, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Marie Duerr Eichenauer
Marie E. Duerr Eichenauer, 88, Celina, died at 2:40 p.m. Aug. 12, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on August 15th, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 15th, 2011
Drop in gas prices may only be temporary
Last week's drop in gasoline prices gave motorists something to smile about - but it may not last.
Crude oil prices rebounded from a low of $76 pe
Mini golf course a hit in St. Marys
New addition to K.C. Geiger Park drawing crowds
ST. MARYS - The city may have scored a hole in one with its new putt-putt golf course.
The miniature golf course at K.C. Geiger Park, which some residents initially objected to due to the location and use of city funds, has netted $13,000 in its first summer.
Fair contest paves way for grounds upgrade
CELINA - Raising money for planned fairground improvements never tasted so good, according to participants at the 12th annual pie contest at the Mercer County Fair on Saturday.
Election board rejects two candidates' petitions
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Elections certified 91 petitions and rejected two during a meeting Friday.
David Shepard of Wapakoneta, one of three people who filed for a seat on the Auglaize County Educational Service Center board, did not have enough signatures on his petition.
Bowersock outlasts Babcock at Big E
ROSSBURG - Jerry Bowersock and Jeff Babcock have battled each other to the checkered flag in many United Midwest Promoters (UMP) DirtCar Modified main events at Eldora Speedway.
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