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Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules
An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
Giant waterspout spotted Thursday morning over Lake Erie just off shore of Cedar Point
Waterspout off the coast of Cedar Point @NWSCLE pic.twitter.com/ZdXA19tzvH— Brennan (@BDaugstrup) July 25, 2024 The summer of strangeness continues at Cedar Point. First the amusement park's much ballyhooed revamped roller coaster the Top Thrill 2 had to be parked just days after its launch for repairs that continue today. ...
Reaching out to the community: Mansfield's Oasis of Love hosting eighth annual block party
Everything is free at the Oasis of Love Church's block party. "A lot of people are shocked," Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr. said. The eighth event will take place Saturday from...
Today in Ohio is off again Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Another day without a Today in Ohio podcast. Sorry, listeners. Editor Chris Quinn is still battling COVID. We plan to return Monday, July 29. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this...
'Half of what we should be:' Drought expands in Ohio as rain totals remain below normal
Ohio is crispy this summer. Of the state's 88 counties, 67 were listed as being affected by abnormally dry conditions when the U.S. Drought Monitor received its weekly update Thursday morning. About half of the Buckeye State's counties are under a D1 Moderate Drought. ...
Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter purge disproportionately goes after voters of color, Ohio civil rights organizations argue. More than half of Ohio voters who might be purged from the state’s voter rolls are registered in counties where a majority of the population is people of color, said Ohio Unity Coalition Executive Director Pierrette […]
Camden grad recipient of hospital's $50,000 nursing scholarship
HILLSDALE — Hillsdale Hospital has recognized Annabelle Corkle as the 2024 recipient of its Future of Nursing Academic Assistance Program. After completing an application and interview process, Corkle was selected to receive tuition assistance of up to $10,000 per year for five years as she pursues her nursing education. “Annabelle is an outstanding...
‘Will Carleton Farm Festival’ is a step back in time
HILLSDALE — The community can learn more about Hillsdale’s history on August 3 at a free event at the Will Carleton Poorhouse. The annual Will Carleton Farm Festival will feature a Civil War encampment, fresh baked goods and museum displays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. “This year, I’m most excited about opening our...
Former 180th Fighter Wing commander nominated to be next chief of National Guard Bureau
ARLINGTON, Va. — The former commander of the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton has been nominated to become the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general...
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
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