Officers will strictly enforce boating safety over Memorial Day weekend

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says officers will patrol the state's lakes over Memorial Day Weekend to enforce boating safety laws.Sgt. Andy Foos said the water at the surface of Alum Creek is a chilly 58 degrees. He said with hypothermia still a real risk, it's all the more important for boaters to make sure there is a functioning life jacket on board for every passenger. Natural Resource Officers said on boats 18 feet or smaller, all children under the age of 10 must wear a fastened