Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:41PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, 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, April 2nd, 2011
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Coldwater third-grader Luke Buschur demonstrates the scales that will be used next week when measuring the students' body mass index. The district gives the results to parents. Nearly one-third of area third-graders are considered overweight or obese.

Related online story:
A long weigh to go
Grand Lake area residents get good marks for overall health, but the battle gets tougher every day.
Joyce Jansen, director of nursing for the Mercer County health department, said convincing people to care about their health isn't easy. [More]
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