Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Utility crews in Clark County worked nonstop after a three day storm to restore power.
They have already brought power back for 3,000 customers by 6 p.m. today and expect full restoration by 1 p.m. tomorrow.
🌲 Environment
Residents enjoyed the Perseid meteor shower last night and before dawn as dark skies in Springfield yielded up to 50 meteors per hour, although peak activity occurred in daylight on Thursday at 10:53 a.m. ET.
🏛️ Government
A tax increment financing deal for Liberty Place housing in Moorefield Twp was approved by the Clark County Commission on Wed, Aug.
12. The deal now awaits approval from Northeastern Local School District and Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center before paving the way for 159 single-family homes on 46 acres.
The Better Business Bureau warned local homeowners about scammers and contractors following recent severe storms.
The agency advised residents to get three repair quotes, avoid high-pressure tactics, and check payment schedules with their insurers.
🏥 Health
Henkel Corporation announced a recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76-ounce aluminum bottles due to a packaging defect that may cause leakage under pressure and an explosion risk; the recalled product is sold through distributors including in Ohio, and customers are urged to return it for a full refund.
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