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Elyria Fire Dept. receives grant to pay for three firefighters' salaries
The Elyria Fire Department will be able to keep its staffing up without breaking the bank, after the city was selected to receive over $800,000 to pay for firefighter wages. In a release shared by the city on Thursday, it announced that Elyria would be the recipient of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Plymouth takes big first step in rout of Oberlin
PLYMOUTH — We’re in Week 1 and the Plymouth football team has already won half as many games as last season. The Big Red accomplished that feat on Friday night, ripping Oberlin 31-0 in a convincing season opener. Coach John Gillum’s defense was absolutely throttling. The Phoenix were...
Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?
Avon Lake vs. Strongsville football: Aiden Stewart leads Shoremen to hard-fought win over Mustangs
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Avon Lake receiver Aidan Stewart had never scored a varsity touchdown. On Friday, the 6-foot-1 junior hauled in two scores and recorded 176 yards to lead the Shoreman to a 21-12 victory over host Strongsville to open the season. It is the Shoremen’s fourth consecutive win over the Mustangs.
'Watch each other' Republicans want to recruit poll observers, workers and lawyers in Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined other Republican officials to recruit poll observers and workers at a Republican National Committee event on Friday. The Protect the Vote tour is a nationwide project by the Republican National Committee to recruit poll workers, lawyers and observers in an effort to secure elections. ...
Football Friday Nite: Scores and highlights for Week 1 (Aug. 23)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — High school football is back for the 2024 season, and NBC4 will be on the sidelines throughout central Ohio throughout the fall for Football Friday Nite. Below is a list of games that will be featured on Football Friday Nite at 11:15 p.m. on NBC4. A complete list of games in […]
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
ODOT promotes literacy at northwest Ohio rest areas with Storybook Trails
August 23, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced today that three northwest Ohio rest areas have new Storybook Trails, which are designed to inspire kids to read while being active. Children...
Dual-use dispensaries balance new customers, medical patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that Ohioans can purchase non-medical use marijuana, some dual-use dispensaries are balancing an influx of customers while making sure medical patients remain a priority. Mandy Morton, co-owner of Local’s Dispensary, notes they have seen an increase in customers over the past few weeks. “We’re seeing like four times the amount of […]
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
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