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High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 1:09AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Jerry Laffin, the Unity Grange master, prepares coffee to serve in the group's food stand at the Mercer County Fair. The concerted effort by members and volunteers dates back to 1937 when they opened for the first time in an area beneath the grandstand. Among the volunteers is Gary Brumbaugh of Defiance, Ohio Grange master.

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