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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
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Some FirstEnergy customers won't get power until tonight
(WJW) – Power is slowly being restored for some FirstEnergy customers Friday as others are losing it. Several hundred FirstEnergy customers remain without power Friday after overnight outages. Lorain police officer who died following ambush remembered Early Friday morning, more than 6,000 people were without power. According to the FirstEnergy website, the bulk of the outages are in Cuyahoga and Summit counties. Restoration times were pushed back to 11 p.m. for most communities still without power. Summit County saw new outages in several communities late Friday afternoon. Later in the day, a few hundred Green residents were still without power, with restoration expected by 5 p.m. and outages in Akron had been resolved. Other widespread outages in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Medina, Richland and Trumbull counties have since been resolved. Check restoration times here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air quality advisory issued for Medina, Portage and Summit counties
An air quality advisory is in effect for several Northeast Ohio communities through midnight on July 5. The advisory for ground level ozone includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties, according to the National Weather Service. Air quality levels will be unhealthy for those in the sensitive groups category, whichincludes children, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties. People in these categories should limit outdoor activity and check air quality readings at Additionally, sign-up at for text alerts regarding air quality. To help the region reduce air pollution: Drive less: bike, walk, use transit, work from home, combine trips. Visit and find a smarter way to travel. Don`t idle, turn off your engine. Refill your tank after sunset. Wait to mow the lawn. Temperatures are expected to remain hot over the weekend, ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s across the area, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees are expected across portions of northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania on July 6. Saturday's forecast calls for highs around 92 degrees and mostly sunny, with the low temperature around 70 degrees. On July 6, temperatures are expected to reach around 93 degrees, with a low of 71 degrees, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are likely on July 7, with a high of 88 and a low of 66 degrees. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Air quality alert, heat in today's forecast in part of Northeast Ohio
Telegraph
12-06-2025
- Telegraph
How to get the most value for money on your North American holiday
Brandywine Falls pours through the forest, bouncing off a wall of rock that's tiered like a wedding cake. It's the reward for the hard work of a 1.5-mile hike through Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park, one of hundreds of parks, monuments and reserves within the US National Parks system with free entry. It's also a reminder that an experience-packed holiday in the USA need not break the bank. Play it smart and an American adventure can be exceptional value for money. A road trip adventure Fortunately, one of the most memorable ways to explore the United States is also one of the most cost-effective. Hiring a car and road-tripping around the country brings freedom and flexibility to explore and discover. It's also relatively cheap – SUVs can often be hired for under £200 a week. Having your own wheels also allows for great savings on accommodation and food. Nights can be spent in budget-friendly but characterful smaller towns with bargain motels and hearty family-run restaurants. Classic road trip routes are also lined with free attractions, some delightfully silly, some photogenically beautiful, others drenched in history. Route 66, for example, is a barrage of absurdly kitsch giant fibreglass statues, picturesque state parks and heritage sites such as Abraham Lincoln's former home in Springfield, Illinois. Many don't have entrance fees. Going off the beaten track You don't have to stick to classic, well-worn routes. Pick any two big cities in the USA and there is plenty to do on the drive between them – with considerably lower accommodation costs than the better-known routes. For instance, Brandywine Falls is on the route from Boston to Chicago, along with the astonishing Henry Ford Museum outside Detroit, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and the wineries of New York's Finger Lakes. Going off the beaten track also applies to timing as well as destinations. Shoulder seasons – think March to May or September to November – are usually quieter in both the big cities and the national parks. This means smaller crowds at the likes of Pier 39 in San Francisco or Arches National Park in Utah, plus significantly reduced hotel prices. Staying away from peak season can also bring more freedom. For example, from 1 December to 28 February, the Hermit Drive along the South Rim of Arizona's Grand Canyon is open to all vehicles, while the rest of the year, you have to take a shuttle bus. Exploring the great outdoors Venturing through the States' glorious natural landscapes can work out much cheaper than shelling out for attractions in the city. It costs nothing to go on an elk-spotting mission in the Cataloochee section of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or hike the hundred miles of trails in West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park. Beaches, mountain lookouts and forest walking trails generally don't cost a cent. The same applies to wildlife-spotting, whether elephant seals on Californian beaches or bison herds in Montana's American Prairie Reserve. If your trip encompasses several sites in the National Parks system, the single best investment you can make is the $80 America the Beautiful Pass, available online or at the park entrances. It lasts a year, and with entrance to many popular parks otherwise costing $35 each time, it represents an incredible bargain. Making the most of money-saving passes Harnessing the wallet-friendly power of passes doesn't just apply in the great outdoors – it works in cities too. CityPass and Go City offer bundled attractions passes in several US cities, reducing entry costs for the big-hitter experiences, museums and sights. The principle of buying in bulk to save money also works for public transit passes. In Boston, for example, individual subway fares cost $2.40 but a weekly pass costs $22.50 for unlimited travel. Many big-city icons are free in the first place, however. These include Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Smithsonian Museums and National Mall memorials of Washington DC and artist Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate in Chicago's Millennium Park. To combine several sights, look for free historic walking trails lined with absorbing explanatory signs. Printed maps for the likes of Boston's Freedom Trail and the Trail to Treasure route around Seattle's Pioneer Square can usually be found at visitor information centres, with downloadable versions online. Should you prefer such walks to be guided, there are several tour companies running on a pay-what-you-wish system. These include San Francisco City Guides, Free Chicago Walking Tours and NOLA Tour Guy in New Orleans. Tackling the USA in a budget-conscious way, it seems, does not mean missing out.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Earth Day and National Park Week Collide: Celebrate at These Parks
Have you heard the buzz? Earth Day and National Park Week are about to collide. Much like a mild earthquake, the events will go unnoticed by many people. It is an excellent opportunity to show Mother Earth and our national parks some love. This year's events offer many opportunities, whether you prefer to recreate responsibly or volunteer. Let's look at the events and how you can celebrate. Earth Day is April 22, 2025. The international holiday honors the need to protect Mother Earth for a healthy, sustainable environment now and in the future. National Park Week is April 19 - 27, 2025. This American holiday celebrates the beauty of our national parks and promotes responsible visitation and conservation. We often hear mention of America's 63 national parks. The National Park Service (NPS) manages over 400 sites nationwide. Many sites charge an entrance fee, typically $5 to $35. On April 19, the first day of National Park Week, guests can enter any national park site for free. However, standard fees for activities like camping still apply. National Volunteer Week is April 20 - 26, 2025, for those who want to help clean our parks or assist with projects. Visit the NPS volunteer site to learn about opportunities in your community. The NPS is holding many events across the country during National Park Week, some of which occur on Earth Day. Here are some ways you can honor our parks and Mother Earth. Lake Mead is holding its first Love Lake Mead Days celebration, which includes daily clean-up events from April 19 - 26. Earth Day features a native plant nursery project. Visit the Love Lake Mead Days page to learn more. Petrified Forest National Park offers cultural demonstrations at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark between 10 am and 3 pm each day of the celebration. The demonstrations range from storytelling and beading to painting and dancing. Sequoia National Park offers a 1.5-hour guided nature walk on a section of the Paradise Creek Trail on April 19 and 26 at 2 pm, where you can learn about springtime in the region's foothills. Participants will meet at the Hospital Rock Picnic Area. Indiana Dunes National Park offers Trash Trekkers, a voluntary drop-in litter clean-up program. To participate, stop by the park's visitor center, pick up trash bags, and choose from a list of hiking trails and beach areas to collect trash. Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park regularly offers unique activities, including bicycling along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, train rides, and visiting its renowned Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market. During National Park Week, you can shop for local food and goods at The Winter Market at Old Trail School on April 19 and 26, from 9 am to noon. The South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers events for kids and adults during National Park Week. Junior Ranger Day at Peaceful Valley Ranch is a day of learning and fun on April 19 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Join a special 4-mile round-trip guided hike to the park's only sandstone arch on April 20, 10 am to 12:30 pm. Guests will meet at the Halliday Well Trailhead at Mile 7 of Scenic Drive. Spring Clean-Up Day is April 26, from 8 am to 1 pm. Volunteers will meet at the visitor center in Medora to help spruce up the park and clear debris. Gloves and trash bags are provided. The listed events are a small sampling of how you can celebrate our national parks. Whether or not you are a fan of the parks, Earth Day reminds us to honor our planet by recreating responsibly and protecting our environment for future generations.
