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Governor DeWine appoints conservator to oversee Eastern Gateway closing process
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed a conservator to oversee the closing of Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC). According to the release, Fred Ransier will serve as conservator effective August 1 and will manage the college while overseeing the dissolution and closure process. Earlier this year, the EGCC Board of...
Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
FIDF Ohio chapter part of Israel visit, provides ‘connection’ post-Oct. 7
About 30 people involved with the Central Region of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces took a mission trip to Israel from June 23 through June 27. When creating the itinerary and goals for the trip, the FIDF thought about how it could best share the stories from Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and help people understand that this is a historical time, Tamir Oppenheim, vice president of the central region of the FIDF, told the Columbus Jewish News July 17. The same itinerary has been used four times and is planned to be used again later this year. The Central Region of the group includes the Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Dallas chapters.
Ohio infrastructure jobs boom described at hearing chaired by Sen. Sherrod Brown
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Billions of federal dollars coming to Ohio from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act will provide thousands of well-paid jobs in the state with potential to deliver lasting economic recovery in Ohio’s struggling towns, a top Ohio construction union official told a Senate committee on Wednesday.
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
FirstEnergy expects to pay $119.5M to resolve ongoing investigations into HB6 bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy Corp. indicated Tuesday it expects to soon pay nearly $120 million in total to resolve pending federal and state investigations into the company’s role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, the largest such scheme in Ohio history. FirstEnergy stated in its latest quarterly report to...
2024 high school football: Top games to watch each week during season
The high school football slate is shaping up to make for some memorable Friday nights this fall in northwest Ohio. Here's a look at (potentially) the best games each week of the 2024 season. WEEK 1 (Aug. 23) ■ Southview at Northview: In the battle of Sylvania, the rivals clash in the opener for the second straight season. The Cougars, who won the inaugural Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title in 2023, defeated the Wildcats 34-0 at home last season. Southview holds a 28-17-1 lead in the annual Crosstown Classic. A renovated Cats Stadium makes its debut, featuring new seating areas, a new press box, and and the installation of an all-weather track.
26th Annual Pork Rib-Off Attracts Ohio BBQ Competitors
After earning the highest votes for both rib and pulled pork this year, the team from Ale Yeah BBQ, Delaware, Ohio, (center) took top honors in both categories. Judges shown include Adam Heffron, Executive Director, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair; Rep. Bob Peterson; Representative; Tony Dowdy, Area Director of Retail Operations, Giant Eagle; and Jeff Reese, Marketing Specialist, Ohio Ag Net. Also joining was Cheryl Day, executive vice president of Ohio Pork Council.
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