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Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots grow; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $279 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the Friday, July 19, 2024, drawing. Those numbers are 10-17-23-50-67 Mega Ball 3 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 23. The Monday, July 22 Powerball...
Valley Hot Dog Shoppe locations to offer $1 chili dogs for National Chili Dog Day July 25
Thursday, July 25 is National Chili Dog day, and all four Hot Dog Shoppe locations in the Mahoning Valley are celebrating with an offer that will keep your stomach and your wallet full. Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, Warren, Boardman and East Liverpool will...
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Poland Library closed Monday as architect investigates structural concerns
The Public Library in Poland is closed on Monday as an architect looks into structural concerns at the building. According to a news release from the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, a full external and structural evaluation of the building was warranted and preliminary analysis confirmed some movement at the south end of the building's first floor.
Area news in brief for July 22
RODMAN FUNDRAISER – Alliance Applebee’s will host a dine-to-donate event for the Friends of Rodman Public Library on Tuesday. Those dining in are asked to present a flyer, available at both the Main and Branch libraries, to their server, and the Friends of Rodman Public Library will receive 15% of the check. Those ordering online should enter the code DOINGOOD. The offer is not valid on delivery orders.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
More self-checkout lanes, Walmart+ lane, expanded pharmacy among Salem Walmart upgrades
The Salem community can now enjoy brand new renovations at the local Walmart Supercenter as it boasts new “customer-centric” features. Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed supermarket located at at 2875 E. State St. after the store reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. New...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
FALCONS HAVE THEIR WAY IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP
STRUTHERS OH- In a showdown at Bob Cene Park, the Astro Falcons flew past the Diamond Boys 6-2 to snag the NABF 16U title. Taco Verroco was on fire, blasting a double and a home run, driving in three runs, and scoring once. Gavin Hiscox chipped in with two hits and an RBI, while Brysan Zirwas added two hits, including a double, and scored a run. Logan Patellis also had a solid day at the plate with two hits and two runs.
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