The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports there were no major emergencies and just a handful of calls for service. None of them related to tourists. They do believe that the planning done before the eclipse helped with the day, and they did the best they could.
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Residents at Otterbein Cridersville were enjoying the eclipse on Monday. Events from crafts and painting to crosswords were put on for the residents to enjoy up to the moment of totality, where everyone gathered outside with their glasses to check out the view.
CELINA, OH (WLIO) - There were a lot of eyes and excitement over at the Mercer County Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon in Celina, as plenty of spe…
DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - On the eve of the eclipse, the Delphos Running Club hosted a 5K run at Delphos Jefferson High School on Sunday.
Wapakoneta restaurants are serving Eclipse themed menu items.
People coming to Ohio for the Eclipse are stopping at the Armstrong Air and Space museum to learn about Wapakoneta favorite son.
In preparation for Monday's total solar eclipse, the Nature Pals program through the Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks District invited kids ages 3 to 5 for the chance to learn more about the sun, moon, and earth and how they're all connected when it comes to the eclipse. Fun, interactive stations were set up for the kids to experiment with and make their own model of the eclipse to take home with them.
The director of the Mazza Museum worked with university maintenance employees to design and build two pairs of giant eclipse glasses that will be on campus for the festivities on Monday. The maintenance team has been working on them for a couple of weeks. School officials expect a lot of visitors, both Findlay locals and out-of-towners, so the installation is one way they're working to give everyone a fun and unique experience.
April 5, 2024 Press Release from the Office of Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that he is activating the Ohio Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support local communities before, during, and after Monday's solar eclipse, which could draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to Ohio. Beginning on Sunday, staff members from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio Adjutant General's Department, Ohio Fire Marshal's Office, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and the departments of transportation, natural resources, administrative services, and job and family services will assemble at the EOC in Columbus to organize resources for local partners who request support.
You may have seen some posts on social media warning about the dangers of pets and the eclipse. Dr. Nathan Metz of Metz Petz says dogs and cats will not look at the sun, so their eyes will not be damaged by the event. But the one concern that he has for pets doesn't come from the sky, but from the ground as people gather to watch the once-in-a-lifetime event.