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Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
State Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, speaks during an Ohio House session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority...
Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data […]
FBI offers $10,000 for tips leading to arrest of Ohio cemetery vandals
The FBI is offering a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the vandal or vandals, who desecrated graves at two Ohio Jewish cemeteries. “The vandalism of nearly 200 graves at two Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati is despicable,” U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Wednesday. “This is antisemitism and it is vile.”
Highlighting Ohio and her people who shaped our country during America's 250th birthday
This Fourth of July, as our country celebrated its 248th year as a nation, we took the opportunity to pause and reflect on our shared identity as Americans. Independence Day is a momentous time to recognize and celebrate our nation's strength and feel gratitude for the many wonderful reasons we are proud to be Americans — and Ohioans. July Fourth is more than just a date on the calendar — it's a day of deep significance and one of the best celebrations of the year. ...
How long after the holiday can you shoot off fireworks? OSHP also cracking down on aggressive drivers
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – $2.3 billion dollars. That’s how much money Americans spent on fireworks in 2023. And once again this year sales of fireworks are skyrocketing — pun intended. First News spoke with representatives from Wholesale Fireworks Friday morning, who said sales were steady at their...
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
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 — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties such as arrest and incarceration in place, […] The post New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record
Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety. More than 1,100 tornadoes were reported through May − a preliminary number but nearly twice the 30-year average at that point and behind only 2011, when deadly tornado outbreaks tore across the southeastern […] The post 2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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