Troy Mayor discusses city eclipse preparations
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) -- Local cities are counting down to a massive surge of visitors for Monday's eclipse. With projections of nearly one million travelers arriving in the Miami Valley, 2 NEWS spoke...
View ArticleRiverside council OKs week-long 'state of emergency' for eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- During its meeting Thursday night, the Riverside City Council voted to give the city manager the ability to declare a “state of emergency” ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse....
View ArticlePreparations in place in Vandalia for the eclipse
VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) -- The total solar eclipse is three days away and Vandalia is making adjustments in anticipation of the event. Firstly, the Vandalia Recreation Center will close early on Monday,...
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Can you use sunglasses to view the solar eclipse?
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. will soon have the chance to see a celestial event we haven’t seen in years: a total solar eclipse. It’s something you may not want to miss, especially because it will be another...
View ArticleStatewide preparations announced for the eclipse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) -- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will speak alongside other Ohio agencies on statewide preparations for the eclipse on Monday. DeWine and representatives from the Ohio State Highway...
View ArticleHow is Ohio preparing for Monday's total solar eclipse?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Gov. Mike DeWine joined other Ohio leaders on Friday morning to outline how the state is preparing for Monday's rare total solar eclipse. DeWine hosted the 10:30 a.m....
View ArticleEclipse glasses can't be recycled, but you could give them a future
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- You have your spot picked out to watch Monday's total solar eclipse, and you have at least one pair of ISO-certified eclipse glasses ready to go. But...what happens after? What...
View ArticleDeWine activates Emergency Operations Center
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Governor DeWine has initiated the start of the Ohio Emergency Operations Center. In an effort to help communities during all parts of eclipse preparation and wrap up, the...
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Can you watch the eclipse with a welding helmet?
(NEXSTAR) – Astronomers, optometrists and even the U.S. government have been warning us for months to get a pair of ISO-certified eclipse glasses to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8. But if...
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Caleb Michael's 2017 total solar eclipse experience
For 2 NEWS Today co-anchor Caleb Michael, Monday's total solar eclipse won't be his first experience with the phenomenon. As a student at Oregon State, Caleb joined a crowd at Reser Stadium on Aug....
View ArticleFrom folklore to conspiracies, the history of total eclipses
(WJET/WFXP) — The total solar eclipse that will pass through parts of the nation Monday is just one of many total solar eclipses that have been seen throughout history. While we have a strong...
View ArticleStatewide safety plan now in place for eclipse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Ohio is just a few days away from the total solar eclipse, and while many people are looking forward to the fun and the spectacle this Monday, state leaders are making safety...
View ArticleConsumer watchdogs say to look out for eclipse 'scams'
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Millions will be looking to the sky Monday for the total solar eclipse, but watchdogs said the stars are also aligning for scams that typically shadow massive events. Industry...
View Article4-day festival in Auglaize Co. kicks off at fairgrounds
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The total solar eclipse is still a few days away, but people, many from out of state, are already starting to gather at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds for its four-day Ring of...
View ArticleWhat services could be impacted by the eclipse?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Miami Valley residents and travelers alike could experience disruptions and delays during the total solar eclipse. While local leaders and state agencies prepare for the total...
View ArticleWhen will the Miami Valley reach totality?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- On Monday, Ohio will experience its first total solar eclipse in over 200 years. Timing and weather conditions are everything when it comes to the eclipse. So what time will the...
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Solar eclipse: I'm not in the path of totality — do I still need to wear...
(NEXSTAR) — By now, you may already know that the U.S. will soon have the chance to see a stunning total solar eclipse. You may also already know if you are — or aren’t — in the path of totality....
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Can't catch the eclipse? The next one is sooner than you might think
(NEXSTAR) – Can’t catch the total solar eclipse on Monday? Don’t be too bummed. They tend to occur about as often as “Fast & Furious” movies. Despite the fervor surrounding the 2024 total solar...
View ArticleWeather forecast improving for Monday's total solar eclipse: The latest
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Miami Valley's first total solar eclipse in nearly 220 years is almost upon us, and the only thing standing between you and the astronomical marvel -- besided your eclipse...
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Krispy Kreme offering a limited edition solar eclipse doughnut
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse, Krispy Kreme has released a limited edition doughnut, according to a news release. The “Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut” is an...
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