With so much overlap already, Lawrence County and Mercer County are exploring a merger of their 911 call centers.

The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of ...

Erin Carter, 44, faces felony charges of theft, forgery, and criminal use of a communication facility. These charges stem ...

Forty commercial poultry flocks in Mercer County, Ohio have been impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025. The ...

Mercer and Darke counties declared a state of emergency over continual bird flu outbreaks, asking the state for extra funding ...

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of America, Mercer County is looking for art submissions to celebrate its part in ...

Another commercial laying hen flock in Mercer County, Ohio, has been affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Ohio's first human case of the H5N1, or bird flu, virus has been found in a Mercer County man. According to the Ohio Department of Health, the risk of transmission to the general public is low. The ...

Mercer County commissioners have declared a state of emergency to support poultry farmers dealing with the effects of the ...

Over the course of the entire outbreak, which began in February 2022, Ohio has reported 74 commercial flocks, 13 backyard ...