AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCincinnati Tourism Boost: Cincinnati is set to break ground on a new 700-room downtown Marriott headquarters hotel, aiming to replace lost event capacity and draw more conventions and visitors to the Convention Center District. Ohio River Safety: A tragic rescue attempt on the Scioto River in Powell left five people dead after several jumped in to help a struggling swimmer as water ran high and fast. Health & Travel Caution: The FDA says a lab test in the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a false positive, but the recall remains in effect as cases keep climbing nationwide—worth noting for anyone planning food stops or picnics. Air Quality Alerts: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed air-quality alerts across Ohio and much of the Midwest/Great Lakes, with officials urging limits on outdoor activity. Family-Friendly Events: The Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel is headed to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus after its National Mall run. Local Additions: Italian Herbs opened a second dispensary in Geneva-on-the-Lake, adding another stop for visitors on the Strip. Railroad Nostalgia: Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive tour made a Kansas City stop with public viewing—another reminder of the kind of road-trip attractions drawing crowds.
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