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.
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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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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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