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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

The roof of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein collapsed to the floor during the fire. Crews were able to remove the three church bells, together weighing about 3,000 pounds, on Friday.

Related online story:
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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