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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.

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

The monarch butterfly below sitting on Jill Bower's hand is tagged and ready to go. Monarch butterflies travel further - up to 3,000 miles - than any other species of butterfly.

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ST. MARYS - "Monarch Inn" might be the most appropriate name for Jill Bowers's rural home this time of year.

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