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11-05-2025
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One dead after Saturday afternoon two-vehicle crash in Mercer County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Mercer County on Saturday. According to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at approximately 3 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and Celina Mendon Road. The initial investigation found a 48-year-old from Mendon was heading south on Celina Mendon in his 2005 white Cadillac. A 62-year-old from Wallingford, Kentucky, was driving a 2004 white Peterbilt (semi-tractor and trailer) was heading east on U.S. 33. Officials said it appeared the 48-year-old stopped at the stop sign for Celina Mendon Road. Then went into the path of the semi-tractor and trailer. Officials pronounced the 48-year-old dead on the scene. This crash is still under active investigation and will be forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for review. 2 NEWS will update this article when more information is available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Local middle school student arrested after school threat
A middle school student is in custody after a threat was made against a school Friday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Marion Local Schools contacted the Mercer County Sheriff's Office regarding allegations of a middle school student making a threat to come to the school and do harm. TRENDING STORIES: High school senior shot, killed during possible prank before graduation 'Troubling social media trend' has students forcing objects into Chromebooks New rules say kids can't play in local city street after driver complaints After several interviews, a child was arrested and later booked into the Juvenile Detention Center until his next court appearance, according to a media release. The sheriff's office said there is no active threat to the community at this time. As the suspect is a child, their name has not been released. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Mercer County Sheriff's Office pursuing accreditation
May 6—COLUMBUS — The Office of Criminal Justice Services announced Monday that the Mercer County Sheriff's Office is one of 20 Ohio law enforcement agencies pursuing accreditation through the new Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. According to a press release from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this second phase follows the announcement in February of the first 10 agencies in the state to complete the process. "Accreditation is a way for local law enforcement agencies to show their communities that they are meeting Ohio's high standards among the top agencies in the state," Governor Mike DeWine said in a press release. Law enforcement agencies interested in accreditation can find more information at Featured Local Savings
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06-05-2025
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988 Lifeline decals to be added to Mercer County Sheriff's Office cruisers
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Decals will be placed on cruisers with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office to help raise awareness for mental health resources in the Mountain State. According to a press release, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline decals will be placed on all Mercer County Sheriff's Office's department cruisers as part of a partnership between Community Connections, the Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities, and the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. Concord University receives grant from Truist West Virginia Foundation By placing these decals on patrol vehicles, we're sending a clear message to the community: help is always available, and it's okay to reach out. We're proud to work with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department to promote this life-saving resource. Candace Harless | Chairperson of the Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities The press release stated that the addition of the decals during Mental Health Awareness Month in May will mark the first time a sheriff's office in the Mountain State added 988 decals to their cruisers, and is part of the Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities' goal to increase access and raise awareness to mental health support in the Mountain State. We see this daily – the mental health crisis that is going on and sometimes that flows over to our guys. So, this is a dual-purpose thing for us. If our guys can help those that are in need, then they see it is okay for them to ask for help as well Sheriff Alan Christian | Mercer County Sheriff's Department Sheriff Christian's department has been undergoing crisis intervention training, which will help them better communicate with those who are suffering from mental health issues. Sheriff Christian and Harless hope that other departments around the state will get on board to make everyone aware of 9-8-8's services. Three Mercer County Robotics teams headed to world championship in Dallas According to the press release, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which allows people to get into contact with trained crisis counselors by using a three digit number 24/7 especially for those dealing with suicidal, mental health, or substance use crises, was launched in July 2022. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Busy road closed due to downed power poles in Mercer County
A busy road is closed due to downed power poles after Wednesday night's storms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Mercer County Sheriff's Office said on social media that State Route 29 is closed between Fleetfoot Road and Meyer Roads. TRENDING STORIES: Tree falls on home, power lines down from storms PHOTOS: Strong, dangerous storms move through Miami Valley 'No power;' Local daycare center closed after Wednesday's storms It is due to downed power poles. The sheriff's office has asked drivers to avoid the area. The region sustained damage from Wednesday night's storms. The sheriff's office did not say when that part of State Route 29 would reopen. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
