Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:19PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 9:05AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Flurries and scattered snow showers will continue through the day today. These snow showers will reduce the visibility at times. Difficult travel conditions will continue today in many locations due to the residual impacts from the winter storm. Give road crews room to work and use caution if you must travel today.
Army of volunteers mass-producing for COVID-19 fight
By Amy Kronenberger
NEW BREMEN - The iconic image of Rosie the Riveter has become the symbol for a local organization whose volunteers have stepped up to help keep area health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blanketeer founder Emilie Britton of New Bremen changed gears in recent days. The group that typically sews blankets for people in hospitals or nursing homes or anyone needing comfort, is also making protective face masks. [More]
Local health care facilities and emergency responders are seeking donations of personal protective equipment due to a national shortage during the COVID-19 crisis.
Mercer Health
Mercer Health officials are welcoming donations of unopened PPE, along with fabric masks made by community members, according to a news release. [More]
CELINA - A Mercer County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Mercer County Health District news release.
The district received the test results after 6 p.m. Tuesday and announced the person was a hospitalized patient, health administrator Jason Menchhofer said. [More]
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital has erected military-grade tents outside its emergency department as part of its multifaceted medical surge plan.
Since college students are now taking online-only classes, Cole Frilling has spent the downtime like many of his fellow collegians: playing video games.
