Governor, First Lady DeWine Tour Great Council State Park Before Official Opening on Friday
Ohio’s 76th State Park honors Ohio’s Shawnee History and Pioneer Past
(XENIA, Ohio)—Today, Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine toured Ohio’s newest state park, Great Council State Park, just days ahead of the official ribbon-cutting and opening on Friday, June 7. Great Council, the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s 76th state park, celebrates Ohio’s Shawnee and pioneer past.
The architectural design of the 12,000-square-foot interpretative center is modeled after a traditional Shawnee longhouse. Inside, it features interactive exhibits, gallery spaces, a small theater, and a living stream with native aquatic life. Outside, visitors can explore a native plant prairie and a half-mile trail leading to the Little Miami River.
“Fran and I are so pleased to see Great Council State Park open this week, so that Ohioans can learn more about the history of this special place in Greene County,” said Governor DeWine. “We invite Ohioans and people from around the country to learn more about the Shawnee people, the early settlers of this region, and what life was like in the 1770s.”
Great Council State Park will officially open to the public on June 7 with a planned ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.
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SURVEY: ONE THIRD OF AMERICANS DON’T KNOW SOLAR ECLIPSE HEALTH RISKS
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As excitement grows in the United States for the total solar eclipse on April 8, a new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds nearly 30% of Americans don’t know looking at a solar eclipse without protection can cause permanent eye damage.
Of the 1,006 Americans polled, more than 10% believe an eclipse can cause natural disasters, sleep problems and mental health issues.
“The survey results highlight the need for more community education about the true dangers associated with a total eclipse,” said Nicholas Kman, emergency medicine physician at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and clinical professor of emergency medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. “We can’t stress enough the importance of proper eye protection, but people also need to have a plan for emergencies.”
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, causing periods of darkness across parts of the country. The path of totality where viewers can see the sun’s corona or outer atmosphere is a popular tourist destination. According to NASA, about 32 million Americans live in areas along the path of totality. Many others have plans to travel to see it. This may cause crowding and increases in traffic.
“Rural parts of the country may not have the infrastructure to handle high traffic and large crowds,” said Kman, who is a member of a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team. “People should expect long waits in traffic and bring essential supplies with them.”
In addition to wearing specialized eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard or creating an eclipse projector using a cardboard box, Kman recommends preparing for the total solar eclipse like you would for a potential disaster.
Know the risks: Looking at the sun without proper eye protection can permanently damage the retina. La
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