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Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility […] The post Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Texts and calls from people claiming to be able to register you to vote or send you a mail-in ballot are a scam: VERIFY
CLEVELAND — We’re in the middle of a huge election year, and scammers are taking advantage of this moment to try to steal your personal information. You may have gotten a text message or phone call, for example, from someone claiming to be able to register you to vote, or send you a mail-in ballot. Let's VERIFY the authenticity of these attempts.
Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
State funding available to help preserve historic buildings
State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio. Owners of historic buildings can apply for state funding that is available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the program provides tax credits to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings in Ohio. “It’s important we continue to preserve Ohio’s rich heritage,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program honors our state’s past, while providing opportunities for the future. By preserving these irreplaceable landmarks, we are fostering economic growth, community pride, and a deeper appreciation of our shared history. Whether you have one small building or a large historic district, the tax credit program can help.” Interested property owners must request a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office by 4 p.m. July 31. For more information, visit the historic tax incentives webpage at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/.
All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Sammy Detweiler headlines boys hoops team
It was the season of the usual suspects in boys basketball in 2023-24. Hiland played at the state tournament for the third straight season, with Nick Wigton's double-OT buzzer beater in the Division IV state semifinals going down as one of the area's biggest shots ever. Norwayne became the first team in...
Authorities suspect four dogs found in Wayne Township had been poisoned with rat poison
WAYNE TOWNSHIP ‒ Authorities believe that four dogs found last week on state land near the Beach City Dam may have been poisoned with rat poison. Three of the pitbull-type dogs were already dead when found, and the fourth had to be euthanized because it was suffering. The Tuscarawas County Dog Pound, in...
Vance not attending Netanyahu speech to Congress
Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) will not attend the speech to a joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, a Trump campaign adviser told The Hill on Monday. Jason Miller, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, said in a statement that Vance has “duties to fulfill as the Republican nominee for…
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
PHOTO GALLERY: 101ST Women’s Ohio State Amateur RD2
Photo gallery from round two of the 101ST Women’s Ohio State Amateur Championship at Belmont Hills Country Club in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 23. INSTRUCTIONS: Click any thumbnail to launch the photo viewer. Hover your cursor over a photo in the viewer to display arrows to move between photos. Click (x) to exit the current batch after viewing. Then, use the navigation below the thumbnails to see additional photos in this gallery.
Dutro to Host Jammin’ on the Canal This Friday
Dutro Ford Lincoln Nissan is typically a downtown source for new and used cars but for this Friday they’re also the source for partying. Located on South 5th Street in Zanesville, the automotive dealership is hosting what they call Jammin’ on the Canal. An event that they once held before the pandemic, returns Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.. Dutro’s courtyard is currently filled with new cars but will be cleared out for a night of music, food, and fun.
Ohio woman who made 400 fake 911 calls pleads guilty to '911 abuse' contributing to a person's death
An Ohio woman who repeatedly made fake 911 calls has pleaded guilty this month to what prosecutors describe as "911 abuse," resulting in significant disruption to emergency services and indirectly contributing to a person's death.
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