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Yes, Vance's security detail raised water level of Ohio river ahead of boating trip. Here's context
In early August 2025, a claim spread online that U.S. Vice President JD Vance's team had the water level of an Ohio river ...
JD Vance’s security team raised Ohio river water level for family boating trip
The Vances aren't the first high-status Americans in the political sphere to receive this type of special treatment.
2 charged after 10-year-old girl killed in boating incident in North Carolina
Two people have been arrested following a boating incident in North Carolina that killed a 10-year-old girl and left one woman severely injured, prompting medical officials to amputate her left leg, ...
Secret Service raised the level of an Ohio river just for JD Vance's birthday boating trip
The U.S. Secret Service recently asked to raise the levels of Little Miami River in Ohio so Vice President JD Vance could go kayaking.
Secret Service had water levels of Ohio river raised for JD Vance boating trip
The U.S. Secret Service recently asked to raise the levels of Little Miami River so Vice President JD Vance could go boating.
Backlash to new Oregon boating permit law could lead to ballot fight: ‘Enough is enough’
Passage of a bill that requires all non-motorized boats in Oregon to have a permit has led to a major backlash and a fight to end the entire program.
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Lake Mattoon in the clear; swimming, boating allowed at 'own risk’
A popular summer spot in Coles County was closed for almost three weeks because of a toxic algae bloom. Now, it's back open ...
Secret Service had water levels of Little Miami raised for JD Vance boating trip
A Secret Service spokesperson said it “conducted operational planning to ensure that motorized watercraft and emergency personnel could operate safely with appropriate water levels during a recent ...