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Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 5:21AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

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Various types of crime such as home and vehicle break-ins have risen in the Grand Lake area as the economic situation continues to falter. Law enforcement agencies urge residents to take necessary steps to avoid becoming victims.

Related online story:

Local crime spikes as economy tumbles

Vehicle break-ins have tripled in the last year and home burglaries are up slightly as the local area feels the effects of a plagued economy.

"I think it's a two-fold issue. Crime has gone up and criminals are getting braver," said Chief Deputy Gery Thobe of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. [More]

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