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September 8: Canada Retaliates with Tariffs, Changes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Recruiting More Volunteer Firefighters, and Killing Spotted Lantern Flies

Episode Summary

Construction on the new terminal is creating some changes at the current John Glenn Columbus International Airport. We're learning more about the man arrested at a campaign event for Democrat Amy Acton in Canfield, Ohio. Ohio leads the country in the La Crosse virus, a mosquito-born illness. Canada launches its retaliatory tariffs against the US as the trade war ramps up. 10TV's 9/11 remembrance series continues. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is handing out money to communities to fight the spotted lantern fly.

Episode Notes

(2:15-6:06) Columbus Airport Changes

There's a lot going on at John Glenn Columbus International Airport right now. The construction of the new terminal is shifting traffic patterns coming to and from the airport. The airport is also part of a new program that is allowing certain non-ticketed people to bypass security to wait by the gates for their loved ones. 

(6:07-8:46) Mahoning County Sheriff's Office Wants Information on Acton Campaign Event

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct after he pushed through a crowd towards Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton Sunday, according to the sheriff's office. When he was arrested, they found two handguns and a set of brass knuckles on him. Anyone with additional angles of the incident from Sunday or information on Havas is asked to contact the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office. 

(9:17-13:35) La Crosse Virus in Ohio

Most people who contract La Crosse virus have no apparent symptoms, but some people have severe symptoms that include lasting neurologic complications. Ohio currently leads the country in the number of new cases. 10TV's Rochelle Alleyne talks with one family who's son ended up hospitalized due to the virus.

(13:36-19:32) Canada Launches Retaliatory Tariffs

Weeks after trade talks between the US and Canada fell apart, Canada levied matching tariffs against the US. The tariffs range from 15 to 50% on scores of products. 

(20:00-27:01) Recruiting New Volunteer Firefighters

Approximately 70% of Ohio's fire departments rely on volunteers, but volunteers have significantly declined in recent years even as emergency calls have risen. State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon joins the conversation about how his office is trying to recruit new volunteers.

(27:16-32:54) 9/11 Remembrance: Father Leo Connolly

10TV's 9/11 series continues as Carla Rogner talks to a Columbus chaplain who spend a number of days at ground zero offering spiritual aid to first responders working through the destruction. 

(33:09-39:56) Spotted Lantern Fly Fight

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is giving out grants to local communities to combat the invasive spotted lantern fly. The flies are destructive to crops and a number of industries.