Published by news@presspubli... on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:38am
With the prospect of another large harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie looming, environmental activists in Northwest Ohio are focusing their attention on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the large amounts of manure they generate as a source of phosphorus making its way to the lake.
On Aug. 2, 2014, the City of Toledo issued a tap water ban for three days after a toxin, microcystin, was found in its water supply. High levels of microcystin, created by blue green algae, was detected in samples taken from the city’s water treatment plant in East Toledo.
In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted western Lake Erie would experience a significant harmful algal bloom (HAB) this summer.
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 4:00pm
A partner in the firm that developed natural gas-fired electricity generation facilities in the City of Oregon has announced he plans to help get a referendum on the ballot in Ohio to overturn House Bill 6 – legislation that is seen by opponents as a bailout of nuclear plants operated by FirstEne
Published by news@presspubli... on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 4:00pm
A Wood County man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for his involvement in a police chase in which he threw bottles of chemicals at law enforcement officers.
Published by sports@presspub... on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 9:16am
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is seeking relatives of U.S. Army Sergeant Howard L. Hasselkus from Elmore, who died in a World War II prison camp.
Published by kkaczala on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:00pm
Pit bull-type dogs make up the highest percentage of dogs at local shelters. Most are at risk of euthanasia. There are simply too many pit bulls and not enough people willing to adopt them.
Published by kkaczala on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 10:59pm
Nearly 30 Wood County residents are working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree at Western Governors University Ohio, an accredited online university with an innovative learning approach and affordable tuition structure.
