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Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:41PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014

Blood battle for a good cause

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Tami Metz of the American Red Cross draws blood from Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Dan Adams during Tuesday's Battle of the Badges at the sheriff's office. The first-time event pitted law enforcement officers and firefighters in a race to see which group could donate the most blood. Headed by chief deputy Gery Thobe, the battle resulted in the collection of 47 units with law enforcement contributing 33 units.

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