Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Monday, December 24th, 2007
Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

K.J. Jacobs of St. Henry takes a good long look at Santa Claus who arrived at his class at the Mercer County Educational Service Center Preschool last week. Santa read to the children before passing out gifts as each sat on his knee.

Related online story:
Everyone knows what jolly 'ole St. Nick is up to this time of year.
If he's not packing up gifts or hanging out with Dasher or Dixon, he's probably taking practice flights in the sleigh to avoid Mrs. Claus' to-do list. [More]
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