CLEVELAND — The U.S. Geological Survey detected a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Lake County Thursday evening, just a few miles southwest of Madison.

The earthquake occurred around 6:55 p.m., and more than 200 reports came in from residents the area. The shaking was rated as “light” with no damage reported.
(USGS)
So far this year, more than 10 earthquakes have been recorded in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In late February, a 2.2-magnitude hit the Lake County area, with a depth of about 3.2 miles, according to USGS.
Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your A/C and save you some money on your electric bill.
Turn on your ceiling fans and see which way they’re spinning. Having them go counterclockwise circulates the air around the room, creating a small breeze that’ll help keep you cool.
This can especially become helpful if you have a second floor, since warm air rises and you might need a little extra “oomph” to keep things cool there.
(Spectrum News/Justin Gehrts)
Don’t close doors to rooms or walk-in closets. Keeping them open lets air circulate. One exception to this rule is the bathroom while showering, beyond obviously wanting privacy. You don’t want your air conditioner working hard to counteract the warm, humid air, so close that door while you’re in there and turn on the ceiling vent fan.
Okay, you can’t completely blot out the sun’s light to keep it from heating up your house. But you can close your blinds or curtains. Bright sunlight shining through the windows adds unwanted heat… well, maybe not unwanted by everyone.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Turn up your thermostat a few degrees. There’s a good reason it’s repeated so often. Every degree of cooling increases energy usage by as much as 8%!
(Photo by Olivia Levada)
Try upping it by a degree or two at first and gradually increase it as you get more used to the higher setting. Remember to use fans to your advantage.
If you’d rather not set your thermostat higher all the time, try doing it when you’re going to be away for a while. Just don’t crank it really low for your return; a colder setting doesn’t make your home cool any faster.
Replace the indoor air filter as necessary (usually every couple of months), since a dirty filter reduces air flow and makes your A/C work harder than it needs to.
(Spectrum News)
You also need to keep the actual air conditioning unit that’s outdoors clean. Remove leaves and other debris, then hose off the dust, dirt and other stuff that’s gotten stuck in there.
Want to go above and beyond the five simple tips above? Here are three bonus ideas.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets announced early Friday morning that it has acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks.
The team did it in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a 2028 second-round pick.
“Conor is a versatile player who brings great energy to the lineup every night and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome he and his family to Columbus,” said Club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell. “He has tremendous character, plays a reliable two-way game and will be an important part of our club now and in the future.”
According to the Blue Jackets, Garland, 29, has registered 129 goals and 188 assists for 317 points with 242 penalty minutes, while averaging 16:02 of ice time in 535 career NHL games with the Canucks and Arizona Coyotes.
In the 2015 NHL Draft, he was selected by Arizona in the fifth round. He then made his NHL debut with the Coyotes in 2018-19. The Canucks acquired him in a trade in 2021.
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CLEVELAND — The U.S. Geological Survey detected a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Lake County Thursday evening, just a few miles southwest of Madison.

The earthquake occurred around 6:55 p.m., and more than 200 reports came in from residents the area. The shaking was rated as “light” with no damage reported.
(USGS)
So far this year, more than 10 earthquakes have been recorded in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In late February, a 2.2-magnitude hit the Lake County area, with a depth of about 3.2 miles, according to USGS.
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Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your A/C and save you some money on your electric bill.
Turn on your ceiling fans and see which way they’re spinning. Having them go counterclockwise circulates the air around the room, creating a small breeze that’ll help keep you cool.
This can especially become helpful if you have a second floor, since warm air rises and you might need a little extra “oomph” to keep things cool there.
(Spectrum News/Justin Gehrts)
Don’t close doors to rooms or walk-in closets. Keeping them open lets air circulate. One exception to this rule is the bathroom while showering, beyond obviously wanting privacy. You don’t want your air conditioner working hard to counteract the warm, humid air, so close that door while you’re in there and turn on the ceiling vent fan.
Okay, you can’t completely blot out the sun’s light to keep it from heating up your house. But you can close your blinds or curtains. Bright sunlight shining through the windows adds unwanted heat… well, maybe not unwanted by everyone.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Turn up your thermostat a few degrees. There’s a good reason it’s repeated so often. Every degree of cooling increases energy usage by as much as 8%!
(Photo by Olivia Levada)
Try upping it by a degree or two at first and gradually increase it as you get more used to the higher setting. Remember to use fans to your advantage.
If you’d rather not set your thermostat higher all the time, try doing it when you’re going to be away for a while. Just don’t crank it really low for your return; a colder setting doesn’t make your home cool any faster.
Replace the indoor air filter as necessary (usually every couple of months), since a dirty filter reduces air flow and makes your A/C work harder than it needs to.
(Spectrum News)
You also need to keep the actual air conditioning unit that’s outdoors clean. Remove leaves and other debris, then hose off the dust, dirt and other stuff that’s gotten stuck in there.
Want to go above and beyond the five simple tips above? Here are three bonus ideas.
Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.
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CINCINNATI — Wine enthusiasts from across the region are expected to gather in downtown Cincinnati this weekend as the Cincinnati International Wine Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary.
For the first time, the event will be held inside the newly renovated First Financial Center, bringing hundreds of wines and a variety of activities to the city’s downtown core.
Organizers say the festival will feature more than 700 wines from around the world, along with a photo booth, interactive challenges and tasting experiences for attendees.
The event also serves as a major fundraiser for local charities. Since its founding, the Cincinnati International Wine Festival has raised more than $8 million for nonprofit organizations in the region.
Sarah Gagnon, executive director of the festival, said the organization works closely with participating nonprofits to ensure funds have a meaningful community impact.
“We asked them a ton of questions as part of their grant application and learned that those funds impact 1.1 million Cincinnatians,” Gagnon said.
Organizers say the event is designed to be welcoming for both wine enthusiasts and newcomers.
“We hand you a glass and encourage you to find something you love,” Gagnon said. “Bring a friend. Try something you’ve never had before and just enjoy the day.”
The festival runs March 6–7. Tickets and additional information are available on the event’s website.
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OHIO — After a messy and rainy week, it’s not over as Ohio has chances of more rain and storms through Saturday.

Temperatures soar into the 60s and 70s heading into the weekend along with plenty of Gulf moisture to help fuel strong to severe storms as a cold front arrives Saturday.
With the warmer temperatures, a lot of Ohioans will want to be outside; however, make sure you are keeping an eye on the forecast with the active weather possible.
A cold front will arrive late morning Saturday with a broken line of shower and storms in western Ohio. Through lunchtime, the cluster of showers and storms tracks from western Ohio to mid parts of the state.
Western Ohio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. could have a few severe storms.
Upon lunch through 4 p.m., central Ohio could have a slightly higher risk for severe weather. Then, 2 p.m. through 7 p.m. for eastern and southeastern Ohio with a level 2 out of 5 threat for severe storms.
There could be damaging wind gusts. Winds will already be breezy during the day ahead of the cold front.
There could also be small hail, local flooding and isolated tornado risk.
The front clears out by Saturday night. Sunday skies are quiet with lots of sun to enjoy with comfortable temperatures in the 50s.
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TOLEDO, Ohio — A woman and child died in a residential fire on Thursday in Toledo, according to city officials.

Toledo Fire & Rescue Department crews responded to 1550 Nebraska Avenue at 1:36 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that the home was on fire and was unsure if there were any occupants inside the building.
Engines were on the scene within minutes, reporting heavy smoke and fire conditions. Crews began with an “interior attack,” which allowed firefighters to begin a search of the structure.
Neighbors told firefighters that there may have been two occupants within the residence, and additional engines were requested.
Firefighters located an 8-year-old boy who was transported to Toledo Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Firefighters also located an adult woman within the building, who was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Toledo Fire & Rescue Department Fire Investigation Unit and the Toledo Police Department are investigating the incident, with the cause of the fire under investigation.
The city said these are the second and third fire-related deaths since Jan. 1, 2026.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo announced a new critter is making their debut as a not-quite-as-new arrival.

Columbus Zoo said the baby brush-tailed bettong is named Tajin. The brush-tailed bettongs, also known as rat kangaroos or woylies, are a marsupial native to southern Australia. Similar to other marsupials, these babies are not fully developed at birth and crawl into their mother’s puch where they nurse and grow for approximately 3.5 months.
Tajin was born on Nov. 14, 2025 to mother Fajita. The joey emerged at the end of February and is staying close to mom while exploring its new world. The Animal Care teams named Tajin to fit with the spicy family theme with its mother and its grandmother, named Salsa.
The sex of the joey has not yet been confirmed.
Brush-tailed bettongs are considered critically endangered.
Visitors can look for Tajin and Fajita in the Australia and the Islands Nocturnal Building.
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CINCINNATI — Bockfest in Cincinnati is in full swing.
In its 34th year, it’s a celebration of spring, Over-the-Rhine’s brewing heritage, and of course Bock Beer.

Each year tens of thousands of people come down to participate in events like the traditional keg tapping, the 5K, a Stein holding competition, the cry bay goat contest, and to hang out with the sausage queen.
There are different activities happening all day throughout downtown and Over-the-Rhine.
Along with throwing a great three-day party, a major goal of Bockfest is to support the local community and businesses.
For more information, click here.
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