Summer Heat and Hard Work | Toledo News

Summer heat is no joke for outdoor workers—landscapers and paving crews are battling scorching temps, long hours, and limited breaks to keep our neighborhoods looking great. Jake Beard’s crew sweats through the day, dodging early starts to avoid customer complaints, while John Wheeler’s team at Jennite Company juggles back-to-back jobs with little downtime. Both stress hydration, healthy eating, and crew watchfulness—sometimes even shortening workdays to avoid heat exhaustion. It’s a grueling, thankless grind, but these workers keep our world running, one hot day at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b52a39734ec6879