Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 1:46AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 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...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 1:44AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Blowing snow will cause continued travel difficulties tonight. * WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and snow covered road conditions.
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.