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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.
Sam Hitchcock returns for Tuscora Park historical marker dedication
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 30, 2024) – The driving force behind many improvements, concerts and additions at Tuscora Park was on hand this past weekend for a historical marker dedication. Sam Hitchcock was hospitalized at the end of May following a fall at the Canal Dover Festival. After several...
Cleveland Heights Mayor posts video on social media calling out city council for illegally meeting behind closed doors
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - Drama unfolding in cleveland heights. The mayor put out a video accusing city council of illegally meeting behind closed doors. “I’ve been made aware of some definitive evidence, that a majority of council and multiple council committees met and liberated illegally,” said Cleveland Heights Mayor, Kahlil Seren.
One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months
Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will run from July 1 through September 30. Apply for Ohio Energy...
WOUB will hold a one-day Bluegrass membership campaign this Sunday
ATHENS, OH – For many in our region, Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without Bluegrass on WOUB. In order to celebrate the long-running WOUB Bluegrass program, D 28 + 5, and WOUB’s 24/7 D 28 + 5 livestream – WOUB will hold a one-day membership drive on Sunday, August 4.
Aqua breaks ground in Sharon for project to improve drinking water quality for PA, Ohio customers
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground in Sharon on Wednesday for a project to improve drinking water for over 20,000 in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at Aqua Pennsylvania's Shenango Valley Treatment Plant on North Water Avenue in Sharon. Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca tells 21 News the project...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania: Damaging Winds Possible Through 9 PM
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania should brace for the possibility of damaging winds this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe weather outlook for Wednesday, predicting potential thunderstorms and high wind gusts. According to the NWS Pittsburgh, the risk...
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club hosts special meet and greet
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley Railroad Club was chosen to hold a meet and greet by ScaleTrains as they travel through all 50 states visiting different clubs. ScaleTrains is a manufacturing model train company based out of Tennessee founded in 2015 and have been on the road since the Fall of 2021.
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