Fireworks to Light Up Fourth of July

It’s Independence Day, and celebrations are planned all around the Buckeye State tonight, including Cedar Point’s Light Up The Point event.

Put-in-Bay and the Maumee Riverfront headline northwest Ohio’s fireworks shows, with additional displays listed here.

The Cleveland Guardians will launch fireworks after their 7:10 p.m. game against Detroit, and shows will take place throughout northeast Ohio. In southwest Ohio, Kings Island and other venues are hosting Independence Day celebrations.

Columbus held its main fireworks show Thursday, but towns such as Dublin, Grove City, and New Albany will celebrate with displays tonight. Find more central Ohio events here.

Buckeye Lake Island Home for Sale

Ohioans dreaming of private island living are in luck. A $1.5 million home on Onion Island at Buckeye Lake is now on the market.

Situated on nearly one acre, the property features multiple docks for fishing, swimming, and boating. Real estate agent Zach Pavol thinks the site is the “only island property currently for sale” in Ohio.

The 1,709-square-foot home includes four sleeping areas, one bathroom, and a covered patio with a television and built-in bar. You can view 29 photos of the property here.

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➤ About 160 soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 1487th Transportation Company are deploying to support U.S. military operations in the Middle East. (More)

➤ The University of Cincinnati received the Collegiate Purple Star designation, recognizing the university’s efforts to support education and career opportunities for veterans. (More)

➤ La Salle High School graduate and Indiana University outfielder Devin Taylor was named a unanimous All-American. (More)

➤ Cleveland Hopkins International Airport celebrated its 100th anniversary this week with a flyover from a World War II-era C-47 airplane named Hairless Joe. (More)

➤ The Ohio State Highway Patrol is competing for the title of “Best Looking Cruiser.” Voting is open through July 11. (See Photo)

➤ Ohio Wildlife Officer Jeff Wenning has been assigned to Montgomery County by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, succeeding retired Officer Trent Weaver. (More)

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➤ Ohio law permits residents to set off fireworks on their property from July 3-6 between 4 and 11 p.m., unless prohibited by local ordinances. (Details)

➤ The colors of fireworks are determined by the chemical elements used in each display, such as strontium carbonate for red and aluminum powder for gold and silver. (See Colors)

➤ State officials urge Ohioans to stay sober while boating this weekend, noting that alcohol and drugs are leading contributors to boating accidents. (More)

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