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Climate change contributes to shift in Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms
Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration. Lake Erie's harmful algal blooms have started sooner and had longer peak periods over the past decade compared to earlier years, newly released data shows. Warming temperatures linked to climate change are a cause, according to researchers for NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, with interactions among species likely playing a role as well.
Ohio Projects Expected to Create 1,600 Jobs, More Than $185M in Investments
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the approval of eight projects that will create 1,664 new jobs and retain 2,201 jobs statewide. During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $138 million in new payroll and spur more than $185 million in investments across Ohio.
Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) is working on legislation that seeks to end the practice by the Social Security of collecting overpayments. © Shutterstock The bill would prevent the Social Security Commissioner from collecting an overpayment if the payment occurred more than three years prior or if the overpayment was due to error on the […] The post Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Friday Night Futbol: High school soccer teams embrace spotlight of opening games
High school soccer takes center stage under the Friday night lights this week as teams across northwest Ohio get an early opportunity to highlight the sport, its coaches, and its players. Dozens of area boys and girls soccer teams will participate in the “Friday Night Futbol” event. “Anytime our sport is in the limelight, it's a positive for us all,” Findlay girls coach Mike Aubry said. “I know that our players are really excited about the opportunity to play under the lights and get their season kicked off. Futbol Friday gives us such great publicity around the area.” In 2015, the Ohio High School Athletic Association started the statewide initiative where soccer games take place the Friday before the high school football season kicks off. The OHSAA permits the soccer games to be played one day earlier than the traditional Saturday start of the soccer season.
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
THE 10 BEST GAMES TO SEE IN THE AREA THIS WEEK
The following are the ten best high school football games played by schools within the Heart of Ohio Sports coverage area. The top five will be released in an article two days from today, Friday. These will be a weekly article that come out on Mondays, but we've released it early for week one in excitement of the start of the season. If you’d like us to cover your region, please contact us at heartofohiosports.com. Recruiting rankings are from 247sports.com.
Better Than Last Year? Panthers Boys Soccer Coach Kain Thinks So
BY JEREMY SCHNEIDER | MIRROR SPORTS — For many boys soccer teams around Northwest Ohio, there is one game circled on their schedule as a chance to make a statement – when they play Maumee. The Panthers aren’t going to sneak up and surprise anyone this year, after...
One shot in in North Toledo
A North Toledo man was shot Wednesday afternoon, police said. Just before 5 p.m. crews responded to the 1300 block of North Erie Street to investigate a ShotSpotter alert. They found no one, but a short time later, Adrian Watson, 42, of North Erie Street, arrived at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center seeking treatment for a gunshot wound.
Ohio anti-gerrymandering leaders say LaRose’s draft ballot text is deceptive and unconstitutional
The office of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has drafted ballot language for the Ohio Ballot Board to consider Friday that supporters of an anti-gerrymandering amendment say is deceptive and unconstitutional. The Ballot Board decides the text of proposed amendments that voters actually see on their ballots when they vote. The anti-gerrymandering amendment before […]
I-TEAM: Ohio governor involved in talks about Browns stadium
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Fox 8 I-Team has learned Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne met with Governor Mike DeWine this week to discuss the Browns stadium project. City officials confirmed the mayor and county executive met with Governor DeWine on Wednesday to discuss funding...
Applied Industrial Acquires New Jersey, Ohio Distributors
Applied Industrial Technologies has acquired distributors in New Jersey and Ohio, the company announced Thursday. Total Machine Solutions will join Applied’s U.S. service center division, while Stanley Proctor will be incorporated into its fluid power business. TMS, based in Fairfield, New Jersey, is a distributor of bearings, drives, motors,...
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