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Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM 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.

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Craig Muhlenkamp and Mary Will will reign as this year's Mercer County Junior Fair king and queen. The first runner-up in the annual king competition was Eric Wellman and second was Andy Gross. The first runner-up in the queen competition was Jenna Tumbusch and second was Emily Evans.

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