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DP&L offers Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms

DP&L offers Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms

 

DAYTON, OH - Now that the Miami Valley has had its first real blast of winter with more on the way, Dayton Power and Light (DP&L), which provides power in northeastern Warren County, has several winter weather precautions residents can take to be prepared, many of which apply to everyone.  The most damaging winter weather is freezing rain and high winds, which can take down trees and power lines.

In any emergency, safety should always be the top priority, especially when dealing with electricity. 

Fairfield and Kings Local Schools honored for energy savings

Fairfield and Kings Local Schools honored for energy savings

FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Fairfield High School will be honored by Duke Energy with a "Power Partner Award" 11 a.m. Friday at Fairfield High School. 

It is one of only two school districts in Duke's territory to receive such an award, and both are in the Tri-State; the other is the Kings Local Schools. 

Businesses, colleges and school systems throughout Duke Energy’s service territory were chosen as Power Partners. Since 1993, the program has recognized customers who share Duke Energy’s commitment to strategic energy solutions and economic development. 

“This year’s winners have produced positive results and implemented strategic ‘win-win’ energy solutions,” said Gianna Manes, Duke Energy’s chief customer officer.

Deerfield Township offers Christmas tree recycling

Deerfield Township offers Christmas tree recycling

 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, WARREN COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Deerfield Township will conduct the Christmas Tree Recycling Program again this year at the following locations:

  • Cottell Park
  • Fleckenstein Park
  • Landen - Deerfield Park

Deerfield Township parks are open daily from dawn until dusk.  Areas will be sectioned off and posted with signs for township residents to drop off their Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling through January 15, 2012. Trees will not be accepted after this date.

Alternately, the township says Rumpke’s residential customers in Deerfield Township are permitted to set their discarded Christmas trees curbside with their trash for regular, weekly collection.

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Greater Cincinnati Water Works now providing water for South Lebanon

Greater Cincinnati Water Works now providing water for South Lebanon

SOUTH LEBANON, OH (FOX19) - Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is now providing water service to the Village of South Lebanon. The new wholesale water agreement is estimated to save the average South Lebanon household about $2.00 per month.

“This is a great day for the residents of South Lebanon,” said Village Mayor Jim Smith. “We are now receiving higher quality soft water at a reduced cost.”

“Our goal is to serve the needs of our regional community,” said Biju George, Interim Director for Greater Cincinnati Water Works. “South Lebanon is a growing community that will now have a plentiful supply of high quality water for years to come.”

South Lebanon is still running its own water department, but using GCWW as the supplier.  The village entered into a 40-year wholesale water agreement with GCWW in 2009.

Boil advisory lifted along Bethany Road

Boil advisory lifted along Bethany Road

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - A boil advisory that was in place for 5958 through 6050 Bethany Road was lifted as expect following a water shut down.

When a water line is opened or depressurized for any reason, the water is required to be tested to make sure nothing got into it while the pressure was off.  The water here was tested and was deemed safe (coliform negative) for consumption. 

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Water shutdowns and boil advisories scheduled Wednesday in commercial area

Water shutdowns and boil advisories scheduled Wednesday in commercial area

MASON, OH (FOX19) - The Warren County Sewer and Water Department says water will be shut down in two phases in the commercial area along Mason Montgomery road north of Fields-Ertel Road Wednesday. 

Water will be shut down from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5th at the Shell Station on Mason Montgomery Road, and at the Bardes and Escort Drive area, including Motel 6, Skyline, Direct flooring, and Monro Brake and Tire. 

Then from 11:00 a.m.

Smithsonian won't take your old computer? Try this!

Smithsonian won't take your old computer? Try this!

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Do you have an old computer that's on its way to becoming a museum piece, or at least taking up space in your house?

If you live in Warren County, drop it off at Mason Municipal Building, 6000 Mason Montgomery Road on Saturday, October 22 from 9 AM to 12 Noon.