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Athens City Code Enforcement goes on blitz by citing 25 West Side properties
Athens City Code Enforcement has been active in recent weeks by issuing 25 citations in the West Side neighborhood that are in violation of City Code. Athens Councilwoman Solveig Spjeldnes, who represents the 1st Ward that includes the West Side, has asked City Hall to do something about a junkyard on Second Street and several other residential locations in the 1st Ward that violate city code but it was a long time coming before any action was taken. ...
Keeping people safe at the Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State Fair is all about fun and coming together as Ohioans to celebrate our agrarian roots. However, as with any event where hundreds of thousands of people gather in one place, logistics and security are top of mind, especially for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which is in charge […]
Mass Pizza Hut closure fears as franchise with 142 locations files for bankruptcy after owing parent company millions
EYM founder - and former McDonald's Mexico president - Eduardo Diaz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday with the Eastern District of Texas. Diaz filed for bankruptcy protection after the pizza chain sued them for not paying the bills, reports The Daily Mail. EYM countered that Pizza Hut was...
In Ohio, JD Vance implied tribes were 'enemy,' and called Indigenous Peoples' Day 'fake'
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump may have upset many Native voters by choosing Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate. Part of the animosity centers around a clash last year over a proposal to rename a national forest in Ohio. Another part of it relates to Vance mocking Indigenous Peoples' Day. As for...
Investigator looking for cause of fires in Salem Township
Firefighters from five communities battle flames in Salem Township, just west of Leetonia early Wednesday. The Leetonia Fire Department was sent to the 1600 block of Lisbon Road shortly before 2 a.m. after the fire was reported to dispatchers. The first crew reported that the fire had spread through a...
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
Ohio's sales tax holiday increases to 10 days as back-to-school shopping ramps up
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's sales tax holiday is just around the corner and there are some changes to the annual event this year. The tax-free holiday will now last 10 days. It will begin on Tuesday, July 30th and will end on Thursday, August 8th. This is compared to just three days in previous years. Store manager of Walmart in West Chester Scott Valentine says this will make aisles less congested and easier for customers to shop.
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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