A fresh wave of midges — tiny, non-biting insects — has swarmed parts of Northeast Ohio this week, creating a rare sight for mid-October. Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials said the late-season emergence is tied to Lake Erie’s lingering warmth. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.
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