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Freeze Warning issued April 25 at 3:32AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31.
* WHERE...Hardin, Mercer, Auglaize, Shelby, Logan, Union, Delaware, Champaign and Licking Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Friday, August 29th, 2008

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Larry Derksen - who describes himself as the quintessential baby boomer - said he is proud of the commitment made by multiple Celina city officials and operators over the year whose efforts led to a change in the water quality. Derksen will retire Sept. 1 after working 30 years at the city's water treatment plant.

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Water under the bridge

After three decades of work as an operator at the Celina water treatment plant, Larry Derksen is happy to say the reputation of the city utilities has improved. [More]

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