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Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.

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Saturday, May 28th, 2011

Wildcats' offense rocks National Trail

Division IV Regional Baseball at Springfield

By Gary R. Rasberry

SPRINGFIELD - The offense came early and often for the Minster Wildcats, as a 19-hit attack added up to a 12-5 win over National Trail in the Division IV regional semifinals at Carleton Davidson Stadium in Springfield on Friday afternoon.

The Wildcats (20-8) will play for their first berth in the state final four since 2003 this morning at 10 a.m. against nearby-rival Lehman. The Cavaliers (19-6) knocked off Shelby County rival Russia 3-1 in game two of Friday's semifinals. [More]

Obituaries on May 28th, 2011

Kimberly Snow

Kimberly McClurg Snow, 38, Centerville, died at 3:47 a.m. May 26, 2011, at Kettering Medical Center. [More]

Jerome Meyer

Jerome J. Meyer, 72, Sidney, died at 1:05 p.m. May 26, 2011, at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering. [More]

Sylvester Rosenbeck

Sylvester B. Rosenbeck, 89, Fort Recovery, died at 5:42 a.m. May 27, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]

Larose B. Gossette

Larose B. Gossette, 89, New Bremen, died at 4:45 a.m. May 27, 2011, at the St. [More]

Local pictures on May 28th, 2011

Subscriber stories on May 28th, 2011

Tall grass a thorny issue with Celina neighbors, police

CELINA - The police department this year has investigated 46 properties for possible violations of the city's grass and weed ordinance.

Police chief Dave Slusser said the problem may be slightly worse than normal this year because of rain preventing people from cutting their grass.

From fishing shack to lake mainstay

Ripples from the past

MONTEZUMA - Behm's Restaurant reopened this spring after its latest renovation in an 80-year progression from fishing shack to sit-down restaurant.

Bernice Dexter, 92, remembers when her farming parents, Howard and Ada Behm, bought the landing on the south side of Grand Lake in September 1930.

Holiday weekend driving expected to increase despite high gas pries

The official summer driving season is under way, and travelers are making plans despite high gas prices.

Kimberly Schwind, public relations manager

Familiar foe ahead in Lehman

SPRINGFIELD - When talking before Friday's game, Minster's baseball coach Mike Wiss said he kind of liked the fact that his team would be facing an unknown when they played National Trail in the Division IV regional semis.

Minster's boys track team repeats regional championship

Division III Regional Track at Troy

TROY - Thanks to Wednesday's inclement weather, it was a full day for local Division III athletes at the regional track meet at Troy. Six field event

St. Henry vs. Tinora rescheduled for today

Local Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Wet field conditions at Ed Sandy Field forced the postponement for the second straight day of the Division III baseball regional at Elida.

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