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Stretch Of Ohio River Reopens After Fuel Oil Spill

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A 15-mile section of the Ohio River closed for cleanup after a fuel oil spill has reopened to river traffic, with some restrictions. 

A Coast Guard spokesperson says river traffic in that section southeast of Cincinnati must receive Coast Guard clearance and maintain a safe speed as the cleanup continues. The spill was initially reported as about 5,000 to 8,000 gallons, but authorities on site have lowered the estimate to around 4,000 to 5,000 gallons.   A Duke Energy spokeswoman says the spill from a Duke power plant in New Richmond happened late Monday night during a fuel transfer and lasted about 10 to 15 minutes.

Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.
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