FRYBURG, OH (WLIO) - Full-time and temporary residents of the Glacier Hill Lakes campground are chipping away at the damage and debris from Th…
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The last time the state of Ohio was in darkness from a total solar eclipse was in 1804. This eclipse has been drawing major concerns about the number of visitors that will be coming to view the cosmic event. Allen County Emergency Management Agency attending the Lima Rotary Club to give an update to area business leaders on what to expect. The influx of people in the area is likely to cause a variety of problems including traffic coming to a standstill during the totality and massive congestion following.
The Allen County Fairgrounds is turning into a full-fledged campground for the big eclipse event. They have 528 campsites available ranging from full hook-up to tent space. Costs range from $100 and under. They will also be opening up their west and north lots for "Day of" parking with more than 1,000 spaces. There will be a fee to park and that will allow you to enter the fairgrounds where food vendors will be on site.
Although the Fourth of July is still four days away, tourists, campers, and visitors have already flocked to Grand Lake St. Marys to kick off the holiday!