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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.

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Photo by Amy Kronenberger/The Daily Standard

Vine Street resident Patty Mabry rakes a pile of webworms away from her home on Monday. An infestation of the caterpillars has been reported in St. Marys. They will eat any deciduous tree or shrub, flowers, fruits and vegetables before going into their cocoon stage for the winter.

Related online story:

Caterpillars worm their way into neighborhood

ST. MARYS - Residents living near the city-owned Weston Woods have made a plea for help as their neighborhood has been infested by webworms.

The Vine and Beech streets residents asked city councilors during a meeting Monday night to eradicate the pests, which they say came from the woods. [More]

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