Category: Ohio
Heat wave causing myriad problems for Lake Erie's ecology
The recent heat wave is taking its toll on western Lake Erie, where many fish, mayflies, quagga mussels, and other aquatic critters, including shrimp-like crustaceans known as amphipods, have suffocated to death or are at risk of dying because water near the lake bottom suddenly lost so much oxygen.
Heat, humidity replace severe thunderstorm warnings for Lucas, Wood counties
A hazardous weather outlook has replaced a severe thunderstorm warning posted for most of Lucas County and neighboring northern Wood County. The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Beryllium health experts offer concerns about Luckey site
LUCKEY, Ohio — Two leading beryllium health experts say they are concerned that toxic beryllium dust may linger in and around the village, raising the possibility of harmful exposures.
Research reveals dugout canoe may be one of region's oldest artifacts
The Whitmore canoe was acquired by the Toledo History Museum only five years ago but may be one of the oldest artifacts in the Maumee Valley region.
Lenawee Conservation District, others receive grant to address nutrient runoff
ADRIAN — Managing nutrient runoff can be hard for many farmers, said David Halsey, owner of Halsey Farms in Adrian.