CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Health Commissioner has issued a Heat Emergency till August 4th because temperatures are expected to be a dangerous levels and could put individuals at risk for heat related illness if the proper precautions are not followed.

Cincinnati has been under a Heat Emergency for 22 days so far this year.  That compares to 4 days in 2009.

To avoid heat stress or heat related illness, Cincinnati citizens are advised to take the following precautions.

• Drink plenty of water, even if not thirsty. 
• Avoid alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase a person's risk to heat related illnesses. 
• Decrease physical activity such as yard work or exercise.

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19)- The Saturday Farmers Market on The Square continues this weekend. You can shop for fresh produce, meats, flowers, and other freshly-made products at The West Chester Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Special activities are offered each Saturday including gardening demonstrations, craft workshops and more. Children can participate each week in a Market Scavenger Hunt. Find the "secret" item in the market and earn a wooden nickel. Nickels are redeemable for prizes at the end of the Market season.

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP (FOX19) - The U.S. Bank on Hamilton Middletown Road in Liberty Township was robbed around 2:51 p.m. Wednesday according to police.

The suspect handed the teller a note stating that he wanted money. No weapon was displayed.

The suspect is a white male believed to be in his early to mid 50s. Witnesses also state that the man was balding with a comb-over and long sideburns. The man was wearing a colored "beach scene" shirt and had a band-aid on his forehead.

The man has not been located. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Butler County Sheriff's Office at 513-785-1300.

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