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Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Brad and Jill Swager of Minnesota switch their car to boat mode as they enter Grand Lake behind several other Amphicars this morning. The popular Amphicars and their drivers from all over the world will make their 11th annual appearance at the hot water hole tonight as they cruise into the lake at 7:45 p.m. as part of the Celina Lake Festival.

Related online story:

Amphicars recognized for their flash and splash

Brad Swager was looking for a car that stood out. One that got people's attention and made a statement.

A corvette fulfilled his desire at first, says the Stillwater, Minn., resident, but later he decided the flashy sports cars were just a dime a dozen. [More]

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