Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:34PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104.
* 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 Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
75° 75° Fri 93° Fri 93° chance 72° 72° chance Sat 90° Sat 90° slight chance
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Monday, August 11th, 2025
Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

In total, More than 130 derby cars and 24 power wheels cars competed across nine classes of action at the fair on Saturday. The demolition derby started at 4 p.m. and ran past 10 p.m.

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Demo derby turns into wild, wacky, commish-bashing fun
CELINA - Not long before the green flags waved Saturday afternoon, the demolition derby drivers in the MWFA class were given a little extra encouragement by public address announcer Dustin Hughes: If anyone ever had a beef with the Mercer County Commissioners, now was their chance to get revenge. [More]
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