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3 Ohio towns make Top 50 Mosquito Cities in US
Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes pesky mosquitoes buzzing around you and sucking your blood.
Beyond being an annoyance, mosquitoes pose a health hazard to humans and animals as they spread illnesses including malaria, West Nile virus, Zika, and more.
Unfortunately for those in Ohio, three cities in the Buckeye State were named to the Top 50 Mosquito Cities in the U.S., according to Orkin, a national pest control company.
Cleveland was the highest-ranking Ohio city on the list at No. 19 overall, a slight drop from 18th in last year’s rankings. Columbus, meanwhile, ranks 32nd among mosquito cities in the U.S., down five spots from last year, while Cincinnati ranks 38th on the list, up four spots from last year.
In order to best repel mosquitoes, Orkin recommends the following tips while outdoors in the summer: Apply an EPA-registered mosquito repellent containing products such as DEET, picaridin or IR3535; wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants; remove standing water in rain gutters, wading pools, potted plants and other outdoor items; and regularly refresh water in pet bowl and birth baths to prevent stagnation.
“Preventative services are the best way to reduce the risk that mosquitoes present,” Orkin entomologist Frank Meek said in a news release. “By targeting the problem at its source, homeowners can reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted illnesses for their families and their communities.”
While Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati ranked 19th, 32nd and 38th, respectively, the top five mosquito cities in the U.S. are, in descending order: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta.
The full list of Orkin’s top 50 mosquito cities in the U.S. can be found online.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland EMS responded to a report for a gunshot wound early Saturday morning.
According to EMS, the report was for the 2800 block of Woodbridge Aveune around 2:40 a.m.
When EMS arrived, an 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene and a 25-year-old man was transported to MetroHealth in critical condition.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified as 18-year-old Joshay Andrews, of Cleveland.
19 News has made call outs to Cleveland Police for more information on the shooting and if any arrests have been made.
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As Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey begins a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland will begin searching for a new GM to work with President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.
While Altman has been the man behind most of Cleveland’s big moves, including trades like the James Harden deal this year, Gansey has been a key part of the scouting and development operations.
Here are three candidates who could replace Gansey and take over some front office responsibilities.
1. Brandon Weems
Weems could be the most logical candidate for the job, allowing the Cavaliers to make an internal hire. Weems is currently serving as an assistant GM for the team.
He was hired as a director of scouting in 2017 and was promoted to senior director of scouting in 2021. He has been part of several solid draft picks including Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson, while also missing on picks like Isaac Okoro and Emoni Bates.
Weems still overlooks Cleveland’s scouting in his current possession, and still regularly scouts on his own for the team. He’d be a very logical choice to take over for Gansey, being able to help Cleveland get the most out of limited draft picks and help develop some late round talent.
2. Dave Telep
Once an ESPN analyst, Telep has been a key member of the San Antonio Spurs front office for more than a decade.
He was originally hired as a scouting coordinator, but worked his way up the ranks in the scouting and development department. In 2022 he was promoted to VP of basketball operations, where he helped draft Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the Spurs young cast.
He most recently has served as an assistant GM this season while the Spurs are having a terrific playoff run ahead of schedule. He’ll be a highly coveted prospect for any front office this year, but Cleveland could offer some serious money to acquire him and his development skills.
3. Matt Lloyd
One of the most experienced candidates who could be looking for a new home this offseason, Lloyd has proven to be a front office guy who is willing to make big moves.
He began his career in the late 90s with the Chicago Bulls, worked with the Orlando Magic for a decade, and has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the past few seasons.
Lloyd has been a part of a Timberwolves organization that has been active. Some of their splashes include swapping Karl Anthony-Towns for Julius Randle and Donte Divincenzo with the Knicks, and acquiring both Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley from the Utah Jazz.
Lloyd has helped lead Minnesota to two conference finals, and a second round playoff trip this year. Having a voice telling Altman to pull the trigger on franchise-changing moves could be the difference in Cleveland’s success soon.
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