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Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

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Mercer County agriculture and natural resources director Theresa Dirksen plans to request $143,494 in funds for the design of the Harmon Preservation treatment wetland project.

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LFA lines up wetland project

CELINA - Lake officials hope to land about $144,000 in state funding to get the ball rolling on a water treatment initiative in Auglaize County estimated at $1.1 million. [More]

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