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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and 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, May 31st, 2025
Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein lies in ruin following a massive fire Thursday afternoon. Crews were able to remove the three church bells, together weighing about 3,000 pounds, on Friday.

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St. John: Crews set to begin analysis, salvage
MARIA STEIN - The site of St. John the Baptist Church was abuzz with activity as PSC Crane & Rigging worked throughout the afternoon and evening Friday to successfully remove the church's three bells, together believed to weigh 3,000 pounds. [More]
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