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Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Mercer County Deputy Treasurer Sherry Black checks the postmark on real estate tax bills that are being mailed out today. Some residents - particularly farmers - may see higher tax bills this year due to an overall increase in property values across the Grand Lake area from state-mandated appraisals.

Related online story:

Home values rise amidst gloom

Area residents may be confused to learn that in today's bleak economy their home and property values have increased - a factor that may be reflected on real estate tax bills coming out this month. [More]

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