Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 2:56PM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * 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.
An unwanted guest could be lurking among family and friends at Thanksgiving gatherings.
Local health officials fear an ongoing outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) could worsen in the coming weeks if people don't heed precautions. [More]
Elections official says some funds will be reimbursed
CELINA - Elections officials are requesting an additional $100,000 in 2016 from Mercer County Commissioners to cover anticipated high upfront costs for up to five elections.
Protection from the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine wanes each year but the shots are still recommended to lessen the severity and protect the very young, according to health officials.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners are considering a request for $12,000 by the Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to help fund a job-related program.
ST. MARYS - A former sex offender convicted in Mercer and Auglaize counties was indicted this week for allegedly possessing and sharing child pornography.
COLDWATER - Dayton native Joanne Huist Smith on Thursday night discussed her Christmas memoir before a moved audience at the Coldwater Public Library [More]
A burned body was found Sunday morning at Lake Loramie State Park in Shelby County.
The body has not yet been identified and an investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing, according to a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Celina senior soccer player Caelyn Reineke added to her WBL Player of the Year and All-Ohio honors with the Division II Girls SoccerPlayer of the Year award from the Northwest Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association.
