Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:18AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
37° 37° chance Sat 53° Sat 53° 31° 31° frost Sun 62° Sun 62° widespread frost
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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

The multimillion dollar VTF Grand Event Center opened its doors to the public during the 174th Mercer County Fair. The center is being used to house cattle and horses. It also features a new arena that will be used for several shows during fair week. Fair officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, the opening day of the fair.

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Heart of the Fairgrounds
CELINA - The multimillion dollar VTF Grand Event Center made its long-awaited public debut at the 174th Mercer County Fair on Thursday morning. [More]
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