Ohio Fireball May Have Sprinkled Meteorites Across Medina County

A 7-ton asteroid produced a bright fireball and sonic boom over Lake Erie, exploding near Valley City; fragments may have reached Medina County, though any surviving pieces would be small. Meteorites are rare but can be found—look for a fusion crust and avoid contamination by handling with gloves or foil, then contact a university, museum, or scientific organization for verification.