Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:15PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

K-9 Franco injured in line of duty

From staff reports

CELINA - A Mercer County Sheriff's Office K-9 received a paw injury in the line of duty and will be temporarily out of service.

Franko, a German shepherd, and his handler, Deputy Kevin Wynk, were assisting in tracking an individual involved in a vehicle pursuit with the Celina Police Department on Saturday. The pursuit reportedly ended near the corner of U.S. 33 and Celina-Mendon Road.

As deputies were tracking the suspect through a cornfield, Franko injured his right front paw and was unable to continue the search, according to a news release.

He was treated for his injury and will remain temporarily out of service.

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