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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
DANGEROUS WATERS
An algae bloom covers Lake Erie near Toledo, Ohio, in 2014. Toxic algae contaminated the water in Toledo, making it unsafe to use for two to three days. Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP to view this content.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What's really going on with Lake Erie? OSU expert breaks it down June 10
The Ohio State University at Marion will host a community lecture on Lake Erie. The event is part of the Buckeye Talks on Tap series and will feature Christopher Winslow, Ph.D., the director of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory. The lecture, titled 'The State of Lake Erie: Nutrients and Harmful Algal Blooms,' is scheduled for 5:30 pm. Tuesday, June 10, at Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen. Lake Erie plays a crucial role in Ohio's economy, transportation, recreation and tourism. It also serves as a drinking water source for millions of residents, according to an announcement. Winslow will discuss nutrient sources affecting Lake Erie, including agricultural nutrient losses and best management practices. He also will address strategies for achieving a 40% reduction in phosphorus, as well as gaps in information and research needs. Winslow coordinates research, education and outreach efforts related to Lake Erie in collaboration with various state and federal agencies and universities. He holds a master's and doctorate from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's degree from Ohio University. Before joining The Ohio State University, he served as an instructor at Bowling Green State University from 2002 to 2009 and as an assistant professor at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011. Buckeye Talks on Tap takes place the second Tuesday of each month at Bucci's Italian Scratch Kitchen, 320 W. Center St., Marion. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the lecture starting at 5:30 p.m. An open discussion will follow at 6 p.m. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Lake Erie future at stake - join the conversation in Marion June 10
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
NY governor to visit Seneca Nation to apologize for state's role in boarding school
NEW YORK — New York's governor plans to visit the Seneca Nation on Tuesday to formally apologize for the state's role in running an upstate boarding school that separated Native American students from their families with the goal of assimilating them into American society. Gov. Kathy Hochul is also expected to meet with survivors of the Thomas Indian School, which operated from 1875 to 1957 in western New York near Lake Erie.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heart-stopping moment shows how soon-to-open roller coaster DISCONNECTS from the track in mid-air - and even theme park junkies are terrified to ride
A theme park in North America has released first-look footage of a groundbreaking new rollercoaster that disconnects at the tracks - but even adrenaline junkies have given the 'heart pumping' ride a hard pass. Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is renowned as 'The Roller Coaster Capital of the World' thanks to its collection of 18 world-class rides, including Top Thrill 2, Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force. Now, a new high-speed, wing 'tilt' coaster is set to open at the 364 acre park - and it's left even the most seasoned thrill-seekers running for the hills. Siren's Curse, described as the 'tallest, longest and fastest' tilt coaster in North America, is a unique ride that promises to plunge guests 'into the abyss' as they flee the beckoning call of the siren. The mythical-themed attraction is inspired from the legend and lore of mysterious creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Erie, where the park is located on a peninsula. On Cedar's Point website, the description reads: 'Come face-to-face with 13 weightless airtime moments, two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a high-speed "triple-down" element with twisted and overbanked track.' However, the ride features a hair-raising experience where riders ascend the 160-foot lift hill and then experience a dead stop on a 'broken off' piece of track that tilts into a 90-degree vertical position. The track then connects, and the train plunges through 2,966 feet of twisted track at speeds of up to 58 mph. Further advice regarding health and safety reads: 'Riders will experience changes in speed and direction, weightlessness, and rapid movements from side to side. 'A shoulder harness with a between-the-legs safety belt secures each rider over the head and across the chest.' Though an official date has not yet been given for the opening of Siren's Curse, Cedar Point says it will open in the early summer of 2025. Official footage of the empty rollercoaster going through last-minute testing at the park was released by the amusement park over the weekend - and thrill fanatics have been left unnerved. A clip reposted by @kies_1207 on TikTok has already drawn thousands of wide-eyed viewers - with many referencing spine-tingling 'accident' scenes from the cult horror franchise, Final Destination. One person wrote, 'I love roller coasters and I love Cedar Point, but I'm not doing a disconnected track,' while another added, 'I prefer the tracks to be attached at all times.' A third exclaimed, 'THATS THE BIGGEST NOPE I CAN NOPE,' while another quipped, 'What's the name of this roller coaster??? The Brink of Death?' One viewer commented, 'I'm getting Final Destination vibes here. Imagine the coaster keeps going right off the edge,' while another added, 'I love that millennials are equally united on never driving behind a log truck and this kind of roller coaster.' A clip on on TikTok has already drawn thousands of wide-eyed viewers - with many referencing spine-tingling 'accident' scenes from the cult horror franchise, Final Destination Another thrill-seeker said: 'I don't ever get scared on roller coasters. But this one would have my heart pumping. Especially that back row.' Another quizzed: 'Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster broke down all the time and people had to climb down. How do you climb down from this?!' However, one rollercoaster fanatic hit back: 'Y'all don't realize how safe roller coasters are. there are SO MANY precautions and testing. Cedar Point workers are also great at checking seats before the ride starts.' But one person responded: 'My husband is the lead maintenance engineer, he said they're actually ahead of schedule and it should still be opening mid June. Couldn't pay me $1 M to do that.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
19-05-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
2 Killed, at Least 1 Missing after Train Hits Pedestrians in Northern Ohio
Two people were killed and at least one person is missing after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train Sunday evening in northern Ohio, authorities said. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in Fremont, near Lake Erie between Toledo and Cleveland, WTOL-TV reported. Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez confirmed two fatalities, The Associated Press said. Emergency crews were searching the Sandusky River near the Miles Newton Bridge for at least one missing person, the TV station reported. Authorities closed the bridge. Freemont police said on X that the bridge has been closed and urged people to stay away from the area. Multiple law enforcement agencies were on the scene.
