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Ohio lawmakers hit gas on bill meant to curb catalytic converter thefts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislation designed to crack down on thefts of catalytic converters is motoring ahead through the Ohio General Assembly. House Bill 328, which passed the Ohio House 93-2 late last month, would enact stricter state penalties for those who buy or sell stolen catalytic converters. It would also create new reporting requirements for scrap metal dealers and others who buy the anti-pollution devices.
Do Stop Believin’: Fake Steve Perry Scams Ohio Woman Out of $122,000
An Ohio woman was scammed out of around $122,000 by someone pretending to be former Journey frontman Steve Perry, according to WKYC in Cleveland.T.I. and Tiny Seek Dismissal of Drugging and Rape Claims from Air Force Veteran The unnamed 75-year-old victim took her story to the Westlake Police Department last month, claiming she was first contacted by someone pretending to be Perry on Facebook in January. According to the cops, the fake Perry told the woman he had “business opportunity for investment” and that he “needed a woman in his life.” Over the next few months, as the scammer corresponded with...
Survivor of Ohio State Fair Fire Ball accident awarded $20 million in civil lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman who was severely injured from a 2017 malfunction on the Ohio State Fair’s Fire Ball ride has won a massive lawsuit against its manufacturer. According to a spokesperson for the law firm Cooper Elliott, Keziah Lewis was awarded $20 million. The judge’s decision in the case was read in […]
Geauga Democratic Party announces details of Annual Dinner
The Geauga Democratic Party announced this week that Ohio Supreme Court Justices and candidates for re-election Michael Donnelly and Melody Stewart, along with Appellate Judge Lisa Forbes who is also running for Ohio Supreme Court will be the featured speakers at its Annual Dinner on July 14. Judge Mary Jane...
When do AP scores come out in Ohio? What to know about your College Board results
Scores are typically released at 8 a.m., with East Coast scores arriving first. AP scores will be available on the College Board account. If you’re anxiously waiting for your Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, here’s what you need to know. Each year, AP scores are released online in...
How an Intel super load weighing nearly 1 million pounds could delay traffic this week
View a previous report on the super loads heading through central Ohio in the video player above. NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — A super load weighing nearly 1 million pounds is expected to delay traffic in several central Ohio communities over the next week as the 13th of nearly two dozen such shipments heads to […]
ODNR to host 10th-annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is opening registration for the 10th-annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend. The three-day event is set to take place at the breathtaking Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center from September 20-22, according to a news release. This exciting...
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes...
Ohio lawmakers push to require public schools excuse students for religion classes
Ohio public schools would not be able to prevent students from leaving school to attend religious instruction if a bill becomes law. Former Rep. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, and Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, cosponsored House Bill 445 which would require public school districts to excuse students for off-campus religious instruction. Cutrona is now a...
Wendy’s Trolling McDonald’s in Ohio is Hilariously Diabolical
Wendy's has taken their trolling of McDonald's up a notch and it's going viral. It's worth noting that Wendy's is the underdog in this battle, and always has been. For example, looking at annual revenue, McDonald's is the second-largest Fast Food brand in the U.S. under Starbucks in 2024. Wendy's is the 12th largest on that same chart according to BrandDirectory.com. When you're the underdog, you have a little more freedom to think outside of the box with advertising and marketing.
Versiti Blood Center of Ohio calling for donors amid emergency blood shortage
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A dangerously low supply of donor blood in the state has prompted the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio to make an emergency appeal for blood donations. Versiti said their donation count last week was the lowest recorded this year with some types having less than a day of availability. The organization warns that this could force hospitals to delay treatments including surgeries, which could jeopardize the health and safety of patients depending on these life-saving treatments.
The War on Solar Is Coming to a Town Near You
Battling medical debt and unpaid bills from their family farm, Wayne and Sara Greier thought they had a chance to start over when they signed a lease to lend their farmland to a $150 million solar project. Solar company Alpin Sun’s proposal would have erased their financial hardship. Instead, it...
Ohio’s first Innovation Hub getting $40M in taxpayer funds
More than $40 million in state and local taxpayer money is expected to be spent creating Ohio’s first Innovation Hub. Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the collaboration, which officials say will enhance northwest Ohio’s position as a global leader in glass science, engineering, technology and production. “Innovation rarely...
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