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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Lebanon
Ohio Gov Declares Emergency Over Toxic Lake Erie Blooms
Governor Mike DeWine has issued a public safety alert as toxic algal blooms worsen in northwest Ohio's Lake Erie, threatening drinking water for millions. The declaration targets the western basin near Toledo, echoing the 2014 crisis that shut off taps for hundreds of thousands. State agencies scramble with new funding and research to curb the phosphorus-fueled menace.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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