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West Virginia-based bank holding company announces merger with Premier Financial Corp.
West Virginia-based bank holding company WesBanco Inc. and Ohio-based Premier Financial Corp. both announced on Friday that the two have executed a definitive agreement and plan of merger for the two companies. The agreement was unanimously approved by both companies' boards of directors. Under the agreement, WesBanco will exchange shares...
Fuyao plant, nearly 30 other area locations raided in massive Homeland Security investigation
Nearly 30 locations in the southern part of Montgomery County have been hit as part of a Homeland Security raid on Friday, a spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) confirmed.
Dayton’s “Rec Your Hood” event series brings fun to neighborhoods
Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton’s Department of Recreation, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, is launching an exciting new summer event series, “Rec Your Hood.” This initiative aims to bring fun and engaging activities directly to the neighborhoods, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Ohio Rail Commission OK’s Rail Site for New Jackson Herr Food Facility
(Jackson) – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved a grant in the amount of $110,250 to Herr Foods, Inc. to support their new facility in Jackson, Ohio. The new Jackson facility includes a $25 million investment by the company with an additional $6 million at its sister facility located in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Ag Day Today at the Lenawee County Fair
Adrian, MI – Today is Ag Day at the Lenawee County Fair. Notable events happening at the fairgrounds include:. The Bandshell will be the stage for a food eating contest at 1pm. The 4-H / Open Class Draft Horse Hitch Show will take place in the Dairy Arena at...
Person hospitalized after north Toledo shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio — One person was taken to the hospital Friday night after a shooting in north Toledo, police told WTOL 11. The condition of the victim, who Toledo police say is an adult male, is unclear at this time. Police responded to the shooting near the intersection of...
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...
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