Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 2:21AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
New, potentially toxic blue-green algae species found; EPA testing continues
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The state has placed another water advisory on Grand Lake due to a new, potentially toxic blue-green algae species found in the lake.
Preliminary test results received late Friday by the Ohio EPA show the new algae is not producing toxins now. However, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is keeping the advisory in place. [More]
Mercer County native gives aid to those affected by earthquake
MARIA STEIN - Martha "Marty" Mescher closes her eyes and again sees visions of Haitian ships lumbering into the bay at Jeremie, Haiti, carrying thousands of refugees from a devastating earthquake.
Direction of United States main concern for activists
A local grassroots organization championing fiscal responsibility, limited government and compliance with the U.S. Constitution is busy promoting its ideals in Mercer County.
