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Lifeguards prepare for busy summer at local pools
56+ min ago (483+ words) CINCINNATI "As swimmers head to pools across the region this summer, local organizations say recruiting and training lifeguards remains a critical part of keeping facilities open and communities safe. According to the 2026 Aquatic Trends Report, 38% of aquatic facilities nationwide reported…...
Cleveland non-profit educates our youth on alternatives to the streets
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (442+ words) CLEVELAND " June is Gun Violence Awareness Month and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1, 745 people died as a result of a firearm injury in Ohio in 2024." Katricia Dodson is still mourning the death of her 21-year-old grandson,…...
Worcester approves extending last call through July
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (178+ words) Spectrum News Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Worcester approves extending last call through July WORCESTER, Mass. - Cities and towns are considering a temporary extension to last call following…...
Know these symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) WISCONSIN " Amid rising temperatures, Ready Wisconsin issued a reminder to Wisconsinites on how to safely beat the heat. Wisconsinites should drink plenty of water, and stay inside if they can during the afternoon, when temperatures are highest. Wisconsinites should also…...
Tips to stay healthy as the heat and humidity climb
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (110+ words) OHIO " Summer-like heat and humidity are impacting the Buckeye State this week." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2004 to 2018, there was an average of"702 heat-related deaths each year in the U. S. Some people are at a greater…...
OSHP asks drivers to stay vigilant during "100 deadliest days of summer
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (185+ words) OHIO "The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to stay vigilant as the most dangerous driving days are upon us. The 100-day period between Memorial Day and Labor Day sees an increase in traffic on the roads and an…...
Parents caution teens about summer driving dangers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) CINCINNATI " Heather Sanders is teaching her teenage son to be aware of the dangers the summer brings when it comes to driving." "Following the speed limit, no texting and driving, we also don't let them drive after midnight," mom Heather…...
Launch of summer programs for families across the city
1+ week, 3+ day ago (480+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " The return of summer also means the return of several programs for families to take advantage of in the coming months. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, announced the return of the 2026 Cultural Pass, Summer Reading program and Fan…...
Columbus libraries help feed kids while school is out for summer
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (367+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " Summer break can feel like freedom for kids. But for some families, it can also bring a new kind of pressure. At the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library, boxes stacked behind a door are not filled with books....
University Hospitals offering free summer meals for kids
2+ week, 3+ day ago (278+ words) CLEVELAND " For the 10th year in a row, University Hospitals is participating in the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce's USDA Summer Food Service Program with distribution sites planned across northeast Ohio." Meals are available for children ages 1 through 18, and there is…...