🦗 Night hike promises a symphony of singing insects in Geauga Park. Naturalist Linda Gilbert will lead an evening exploration at Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve on August 24, helping participants identify various nocturnal musicians like Sword-bearing Coneheads and Curve-tailed Bush Katydids. The free event runs from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m., with no registration required. Attendees should wear sturdy shoes, bring a flashlight, and be at least 12 years old to fully appreciate nature's nighttime concert.
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💥 Painesville woman dies after vehicle plunges off bridge in I-71 crash. Tracy Hodgkinson, 52, was ejected from a Ford F-250 when it was sideswiped by a speeding Chrysler driven by a 19-year-old. The impact sent the Ford tumbling over a bridge, down an embankment, and onto railroad tracks where it burst into flames. Her husband Benjamin survived with serious injuries while the teenage driver was uninjured. The highway was closed for about 90 minutes as authorities investigated the tragic Sunday morning accident in Medina County.
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🎭 Ohio arts groups win record $182K in crucial funding boost. The Ohio Arts Council awarded nearly $182,000 to organizations in Lake and Geauga counties as part of its largest funding round in history. Recipients include performing arts associations, cultural programs, and schools across both counties, with grants supporting sustainability, innovation, and educational initiatives. The funding comes from Ohio's 2026-27 budget, which includes a record $53.5 million appropriation for the arts council over two years. Executive Director Donna Collins emphasized how these investments increase access to arts across Ohio communities, contributing to the state's "innovation, vitality, and cultural importance."
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