Holiday Boating Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard is warning Ohio River boaters to use extreme caution after heavy rain and flooding increased hidden debris, with speed limits, life jackets, and VHF Channel 16 updates urged. July 4 Travel Planning: Ohio Turnpike and the State Highway Patrol are pushing safe-driving reminders for the holiday weekend, while a separate crash update has Western Row Road reopening after an I-71 incident. Northern Lights Watch: NOAA says a possible G2 geomagnetic storm could bring aurora sightings to northern states near the Canadian border, with phone tips for capturing the sky. Big Ohio Golf Dates: The U.S. Senior Open tees off at Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington July 2-5, with Jack Nicklaus’s home-course history in the spotlight. America 250 in Ohio: An interactive StoryMap launches to help travelers and history fans explore nearly 4,500 verified Revolutionary War veteran graves across Ohio, plus local America 250 events keep rolling into the holiday week. Lake Erie Tourism: Governor DeWine marked Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day, highlighting walleye fishing and charter boat participation. Food Safety for Travelers: A Cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated food has sickened people across 17 states, including Ohio—CDC advises caution with produce and food handling.