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Clockwise from above, Kori Turley, 9, splashes into the pool from the diving board Thursday at Donner Aquatic Center. Maggie Andrews, 8 months, plays near the kiddie pool Thursday with her older sisters, Brenna, left, and Kate, both 23 months, at Donner.
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Dylan Royer, 2, plays in the kiddie pool Thursday at Donner Aquatic Center. Midday temperatures were expected to remain near or above the 100-degree mark in the region for the next several days.
Joe Harpring | The Republic Robert Ross, foreground, and Mikey Lawver, lay shingles at a home on Columbus' north side Thursday. In places, the surface of sun-drenched roof climbed well above 100 degrees, capable burning a bare hand left to linger more than a second or two. As local temperatures climbed toward 100 degrees, residents found ways to continue outdoor activities Thursday June 29, 2012.
Joe Harpring | The Republic Andy Mann, 34, runs along Rocky Ford Road Thursday, undeterred by high temperatures, and keeping his usual, eight-to-10-mile daily routine. As local temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, residents found ways to continue outdoor activities Thursday June 29, 2012.
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Kori Turley, 9, splashes into the pool from the diving board Thursday at Donner Aquatic Center.