Unhappy with those invasive exotic bush honeysuckles found commonly along roadsides, forest edges and in your own backyard?  You may have personal experience with how these bush honeysuckles rapidly invade, overtake and crowd out native plant species in southern Ohio. They’re aggressive and even release toxic chemicals that prevent other plant species from growing in the vicinity! The Ohio Invasive Plants Council has compiled a helpful list of dozens of ways to deal with honeysu... Read More

How prepared are you for a disaster? Do you know where you will go if required to evacuate? How will you be notified of weather alerts and emergencies? September is National Preparedness Month and Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency wants you to know that disasters don’t plan ahead- but you can! Throughout the month of September, take the three easy steps below to make your household more disaster-ready! Sign up for Alert Hamilton County. When sig... Read More

The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that Interstate 275 repaving and bridge work, between Four Mile Road and I-471 in Northern Kentucky, requires various lane restrictions and possible multiple lane closures:   Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 6 - Various lane closures on Kellogg Avenue at the I-275 ramps daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the following day. In addition, close the left lane of ... Read More