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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.
Lack of delta 8 regulations scaring even dispensaries away from selling it
Correction: the video previously attached to this story showed a local business that is not associated with selling Delta 8 or similar products. We apologize for the error. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — State leaders in Ohio are sounding off about Delta 8 products and how they’re regulated to be sold. In response, one local dispensary […]
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.
Williamstown officials to display elementary school cornerstone artifacts during Aug. 6 meeting
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Williamstown city officials will have a ceremonial public display of the contents of a historic capsule in the cornerstone recently removed from the old Williamstown Elementary School building. The cornerstone was officially opened last week by members of Williamstown’s Masonic Lodge and the West Virginia Grand...
Waverly Activity Center hosting Teacher Totes
WAVERLY, W.Va. (WTAP) -People will be able to nominate three teachers of their choosing, and the Waverly activity center will provide teacher totes for the supplies they have. Tracey Davis, the executive director of the Waverly Activity center, said the reason for doing this is that teachers are the ones paying out of pocket to help give kids the education they need.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" wings can legally contain bones
The Ohio Supreme Court has decided that "chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones" according to Michael Rubinkam of the Associated Press. The Ohio Supreme Court issued the ruling on Thursday, "rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat."
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