State officials are warning that toxic algae blooms have been spotted in public lakes around Ohio
By: Anna Dollenmeyer
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ATHENS Ohio (WOUB) — Toxic algae bloom warning signs have been reported in state parks around Athens. Thirteen Ohio beaches have increased in bacterial levels, according to the state’s monitoring… Read More
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