Frost Advisory issued May 1 at 12:19PM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and southwest and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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.
