Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Ryan Lochtefeld of Celina gives his brother's hog some water this morning at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Local fair and health officials are taking extra precautions this year due to an outbreak of influenza across the state that is directly related to contact with swine.

Related online story:
Warning signs and extra hand sanitizers will greet fairgoers and exhibitors at this year's Mercer County Fair due to a statewide outbreak of influenza associated with swine. [More]
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