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Farmers' Almanac predicts 'cold, wet and white' winter for Ohio this year. What to know
Get your rain boots and winter coats ready. The Farmers' Almanac predicts a wet and cold "winter whirlwind" this year. The Farmers' Almanac has released its extended forecast for the 2024-25 winter season, and it's looking bleak. According to the report, much of the country should expect "rapid-fire storms" that include rain and snow, with "little downtime in between." ...
LeBron James underrated? After third Olympic gold, the numbers are incomparable
LeBron James has now added "three-time Olympic gold medalist" to his long list of accomplishments. The 39-year-old Akron native was named the tournament MVP in Paris. He's heading into his 22nd NBA season. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto reflected on James' ever-evolving legacy. "This is going to sound...
Akron Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking, Firearms Possession
An Akron man has been handed a 90-month prison sentence for his role in drug trafficking, involving significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as firearms possession relating to the operation. Dion Dejournett, 29, pled guilty to charges resulting from an Akron Police Department and FBI investigation and will face subsequent supervised release for five years, according to information from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio.
The science of reading comes to Ohio classrooms. What's that? How can parents help?
All Ohio schools will teach the science of reading this school year in an attempt to bring up literacy rates across the state. Gov. Mike DeWine is a huge proponent of this phonics-based approach to literacy, which he proposed as part of the state's budget. Lawmakers approved the push and now all Ohio schools are retraining teachers and getting new curricula to teach kids how to read. ...
'Excessive and wrong': Seniors face 144% jump in long-term care insurance
MetLife customers in Ohio saw a 144% increase in their annual premiums for long-term care insurance, according to a letter the insurance company sent policyholders in July. The rate increase affected around 8,300 Ohioans, said Judi Mahaney, a spokesperson for the insurance company. It's the latest development in a troubled private insurance...
How Ohio is working to help farmers with mental health concerns
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tough. When you talk to farmers, it’s how they describe themselves. It’s also how people who work with farmers describe them. No matter the weather or economic conditions, farmers show up and deliver a product. Their products fuel the country. But modern farmers face compounding stress. Stagnant or sagging crop prices, […]
What does the future look like for recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the full legalization of marijuana in Ohio, what does this mean for use in West Virginia? Currently there is a strict medical marijuana policy in place, but in terms of recreational use – that’s yet to be determined. West Virginia House of Delegates Shawn Fluharty says 60% of Ohioans […]
Walz accepts invite for VP debate on Oct. 1
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday accepted an invitation from CBS News for a vice presidential debate against Sen. JD Vance of Ohio on Oct. 1. Walz responded to the network's proposal in a post on X for the two candidates to face off onstage weeks before Election Day. “See...
Ohio delegates preparing for Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago
CINCINNATI — Next week in Chicago, Democrats will rally around Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, the Democratic nominees for president and vice president of the United States. Delegates from across the country, including from the Greater Cincinnati area, will travel to Chicago, where they...
Ohio Man Charged With Stabbing Parents After Argument About Staying At Their Home
Authorities have accused an Ohio man of killing his mother and critically injuring his father during an argument. PEOPLE reports that authorities charged 40-year-old Kenneth Mortimer with murder and assault for allegedly attacking his parents. RELATED: Maryland Man Found Guilty Of Killing Woman & Her Mom While Meeting His Infant For The First Time Son’s [...] The post Ohio Man Charged With Stabbing Parents After Argument About Staying At Their Home appeared first on The Shade Room.
Central Ohio districts, advocates consider adjusted school schedules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Gahanna Lincoln High School students will start classes a bit later this year — one hour later, to be exact. Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools adjusted its start times this year after examining research about older students’ performance when they can sleep in, according to the district’s public information coordinator, Erick Starkey. Start […]
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