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Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:43AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* 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.

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Bill Freisthler (portraying George Washington) plays a fife and is accompanied by drum player Mike Homan during the conclusion of "An Evening in Williamsburg," held at the Knights of Columbus hall in St. Henry on Sunday night. According to history, the fife and drum were instrumental in directing the troops as their sound could be heard over other noise during battle.

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An evening in Williamsburg

ST. HENRY - Men wore snow-white wigs and knee-length trousers while women graced the room with wide-swinging, hooped-petticoats that nearly swept dishes off tables. [More]

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