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.
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Saturday, August 13th, 2011
Mercer County Fair brings smiles
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Jodi Otte of Cassella Buckeyes 4-H Club and Tyler Siefring of Philothea Hustlers 4-H Club are crowned Mercer County Junior Fair queen and king on Friday, the first day of the fair. Today's events include baby contests and several little miss pageants, rides and games opening at 1 p.m. and a talent show at 7:30 p.m. The fair ends Thursday.

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