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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio looking for community support after losing funds
OHIO, USA — A number of organizations throughout the area have lost state funding through a federal program. As a result, they're struggling to keep up with services. One of those programs is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio. According to state Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson, D-Toledo, these cuts...
Ohioans canvass to spread word about Issue 1 ballot initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will start heading to the polls in 42 days for early voting and Election Day is now only 70 days away, which means campaigns are ramping up to be full speed ahead after Labor Day. There is only one state issue on the ballot this fall, called Issue 1, […]
Volleyball wraps up at Great Lakes Cross Over
SANDUSKY, Ohio (August 31) – The Waynesburg University volleyball team finished its opening weekend at the Great Lakes Cross Over with a pair of three set defeats against Kalamazoo and Bluffton at the Cedar Point Sports Center on Saturday. The Jackets scored at least 20 points in five of...
Ohio's top elections official suggests eliminating ballot drop boxes
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s top elections official has asked Republican legislative leaders to consider banning the use of drop boxes altogether for returning absentee ballots after a federal court blocked a law limiting who may assist the disabled in voting. Secretary of State Frank LaRose also wants to require proof of U.S. citizenship on state-issued voter registration forms and require registered voters to cast provisional ballots when information in the Bureau of Motor Vehicles doesn’t match that on the registration rolls. READ MR. LAROSE’S LETTER TO SENATE PRESIDENT, HOUSE SPEAKER Current law allows for a single drop box for returning absentee ballots outside county boards of election. Mr. LaRose suggested getting rid of that box is one answer to a July judge’s ruling in a case brought by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and a disabled voter.
Football: Shawnee moves to 2-0
Aug. 31—ELIDA — First-year Shawnee head coach Shane Wireman wants to change the mindset of his new team. After leading Waynesfield-Goshen to back-to-back Northwest Central Conference championships, Wireman took over a Shawnee program that went 0-10 in 2023. On Friday night, Shawnee held off Elida for a hard-fought 21-14 victory at Kraft Stadium to move to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in the ...
Ohio death row inmate found too incompetent to be executed
Thursday, a hearing was held before Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas Judge Sean O'Brien regarding the murder conviction and death sentence of Sean Carter. During that hearing, evidence was submitted that three doctors who evaluated Carter found that his mental condition deteriorated while in custody, according to a news release from the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office.
First National Bank promotes Simon
Aug. 31—LIMA — First National Bank is excited to announce the promotion of Zach Simon to branch manager and consumer lender at the Lima Eastown Road branch. In his new role, Simon will focus on developing and enhancing customer relationships in Lima and neighboring communities. "Zach's promotion reflects his dedication, hard work, and growth within our organization," First National President ...
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