/news/tags/fireworks fireworks en-US Copyright Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:13:13 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-03/want-to-set-off-4th-of-july-fireworks-these-northeast-ohio-cities-have-restrictions Several municipalities banned launching fireworks after the state passed a law that granted adults the freedom to set them off on their property. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:13:13 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-03/want-to-set-off-4th-of-july-fireworks-these-northeast-ohio-cities-have-restrictions Thomas Malbasa /news/community/2022-06-30/red-white-and-nope-how-to-help-your-pets-deal-with-summer-fireworks Firework season is about to kick into overdrive this weekend as people fill the skies with colorful explosives. For many pet owners, it means figuring out how to help sensitive animals deal with the noise and stress. WVXU spoke with a veterinarian to offer some tips. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:35:56 GMT /news/community/2022-06-30/red-white-and-nope-how-to-help-your-pets-deal-with-summer-fireworks Tana Weingartner /news/government-politics/2022-06-30/ohio-law-now-allows-private-fireworks-before-july-4-not-every-community-is-on-board On Friday, residents in some Northeast Ohio communities can legally light fireworks on their private property through Tuesday as well as the following weekend to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:02:24 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-06-30/ohio-law-now-allows-private-fireworks-before-july-4-not-every-community-is-on-board Isabella Keller /news/2021-11-09/morning-headlines-ua-to-close-its-confucius-institute-fireworks-legalized-on-some-holidays The University of Akron says federal restrictions enacted under the Trump Administration last year means it will have to close its Confucius Institute by next June; Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law allowing Ohio residents to set off fireworks on certain holidays; consumer advocates are asking the PUCO to reopen one of its audits of Akron-based FirstEnergy; and more stories. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:47:49 GMT /news/2021-11-09/morning-headlines-ua-to-close-its-confucius-institute-fireworks-legalized-on-some-holidays Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/health-science/2021-07-07/amateur-fireworks-over-fourth-of-july-weekend-cause-injuries-and-death Health experts warn there's no guaranteed safe way to be around fireworks. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:54:03 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-07/amateur-fireworks-over-fourth-of-july-weekend-cause-injuries-and-death Lisa Ryan /news/2021-07-06/morning-headlines-more-drowned-in-great-lakes-in-2021-than-this-time-last-year-former-columbus-officer-accused-in-andre-hill-murder-wants-trial-moved More people have drowned in the Great Lakes so far in 2021 than were reported by this time last year; the former Columbus police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill wants the trial moved, saying publicity has made it impossible for a fair proceeding locally; Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July; and more stories. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:48:05 GMT /news/2021-07-06/morning-headlines-more-drowned-in-great-lakes-in-2021-than-this-time-last-year-former-columbus-officer-accused-in-andre-hill-murder-wants-trial-moved Andrew Meyer, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2021-07-01/experts-urge-caution-as-ohio-moves-closer-to-legalizing-fireworks Some doctors in Cleveland recommend leaving fireworks to the experts. But if an amateur decides to go ahead and light some anyway, here is advice from medical professionals. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:37:05 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-01/experts-urge-caution-as-ohio-moves-closer-to-legalizing-fireworks /news/economy/2021-06-08/fireworks-supply-chain-issue-causes-concerns-over-july-4-festivities The fireworks industry is facing a serious supply chain issue that could impact July 4 festivities this year. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:19:05 GMT /news/economy/2021-06-08/fireworks-supply-chain-issue-causes-concerns-over-july-4-festivities Abigail Bottar /news/community/2020-06-05/morning-headlines-canton-officer-resigns-after-social-media-post-thieves-break-into-canal-park Here are your morning headlines for Friday, June 5:Canton officer resigns after social media post;Thieves break into Canal Park;Zoos, other attractions… Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:03:49 GMT /news/community/2020-06-05/morning-headlines-canton-officer-resigns-after-social-media-post-thieves-break-into-canal-park Amanda Rabinowitz /news/community/2020-05-28/morning-headlines-county-unemployment-rates-soar-ysu-announces-cuts-furloughs Your morning headlines for Thursday, May 28:County unemployment rates soar;YSU announces cuts, furloughs;I Promise School housing project gets $10M in tax… Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:25 GMT /news/community/2020-05-28/morning-headlines-county-unemployment-rates-soar-ysu-announces-cuts-furloughs Amanda Rabinowitz