Region and Beyond
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Children and Air Pollution: Why should you help them?
Children face special risks from air pollution because their lungs are growing and because they are so active. Just like the arms and legs, the largest portion of a child’s lungs will grow long after he or she is born. Eighty percent of their tiny air sacs develop after birth. Those sacs, called the alveoli,…
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We didn’t do enough: Dirty air alert lags into Sunday
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion. Air Quality Index (AQI) 120 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Health Message: Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy…
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City of Loveland Independence Day Celebration is July 4th
Advertisement Up-Date: Because of demand, Loveland Independence Day parade route reversed [dropcap type=”1″]L[/dropcap]iberty will ring out once again on Monday, July 4, as the City of Loveland celebrates America’s birthday in their Historic Downtown! For as long as she can recollect, Loveland native Marilyn Schildmeyer remembers she and her family enjoying the 4th of July fireworks…
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Firecracker Festival is Sunday, July 3rd at Home of the Brave Park in Symmes Township
Advertisement Celebrate Your Independence at the Firecracker Festival at Home of the Brave Park on SUNDAY, JULY 3RD! The Firecracker Festival gets underway at 3:00 p.m. and will feature live music on stage, a family friendly area for children, a variety of food and vendor booths, beverages, fireworks, and much more! KidsZone 3-8 p.m. Children’s…
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Watch live sit-in coverage from C-Span
Democratic Sit-in Over Gun Violence Continues Democrats resume their day-long sit-in, which began Wednesday at 11:25 a.m. ET in an effort to force a vote on gun control legislation. Coverage of the floor is being provided by members’ Periscope and Facebook feeds.
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LIVE: Watch the Democratic sit-in
Watch the Democratic sit-in to force a vote on gun control legislation. House Speaker Ryan turned off the C-Span cameras and microphone when the sit-in began, so members began broadcasting using their mobile devises. @RepSwalwell
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Ohio reporting its first Zika virus case acquired through sexual transmission
Ohio is reporting its first case of Zika virus acquired through sexual transmission in a 61-year-old Lucas County woman. Her husband traveled to a country with active Zika virus transmission and has tested positive for the virus, becoming Ohio’s 15th travel-associated case. Local officials are increasing mosquito assessment and control measures in the area to…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted for the March of Dimes 4th Annual Ohio Nurse of the Year Awards
From the youngest of patients in newborn intensive care units to the elderly in hospice, nurses protect our health, work to prevent injury, alleviate suffering and advocate for our care. The March of Dimes 4th Annual Ohio Nurse of the Year Awards is a way to say “Thank You” and to honor their selflessness, dedication…
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Meeting Krysteen Wescott at Vietnam Wall on Fathers Day Eve
A Gold Star Child says, “Happy Fathers Day.” by David Miller, I met Krysteen Hamilton-Wescott at the “Wall” in D.C. today. She is a Gold Star Child, but did not know that until recently. She was sitting quietly underneath, and touching the engraving of her father’s name as hundreds of people passed behind her. She shared with me…
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Do you share to reduce unhealthy air on Sunday and Monday
At this AQI range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air. Sunday, Jun 19: 120 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone…
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