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Ohio dispensary announces cannabis revenue one week after statewide legalization
TRENTON, Ohio (WFFT) — One week after Ohio became the 24th state to legalize recreational cannabis use, one of the state’s dispensaries has provided insights on their buying statistics. Theory Wellness, located in Sherwood, noted customers were spending an average of $75 per visit and purchasing at least...
Northeast Ohio Red Cross locations in need of blood donations after last week's severe storms
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Red Cross disaster workers continue to respond to requests for assistance following last week’s tornadoes and storms in Northeast Ohio. Trained volunteers are assessing damage to homes. Residents whose homes experienced structural damage, rendering them unlivable and those with life-sustaining medical equipment needs are eligible for Red Cross assistance.
Ohio judges deny appeal of Trumbull County man convicted of felonious assault
Ohio’s 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and prison sentence for a Champion man who was convicted of two first-degree felonious assault charges. Randy Pence, age 41, of Champion Township, was sentenced in November 2023 by Judge Ronald J. Rice to an indefinite six- to nine-year prison term for his conviction of two counts felonious assault, first-degree felonies.
Bobby George’s businesses blasted on social media, but he no longer owns marijuana dispensaries
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Well known entrepreneur Bobby George has been a big name in Northeast Ohio’s hospitality industry for years and now many people have begun calling for a boycott of his businesses. On social media, George has been blasted with posts telling people not to spend their...
Counting down the Top 10 Ohio 2025 prospects heading into their senior season
Ryan Day, Mark Pantoni and the Ohio State staff assembled a very talented 2024 recruiting class that featured a number of recruits from Ohio. The Buckeyes have been and are continuing to work on an outstanding 2025 class, which, of course, includes a number of Ohioans. From the 2025 class,...
Ohio Faces Surge in Pediatric Marijuana Exposures as Edibles Incidents Rise
The recent spike in marijuana exposures among children in Ohio has reached alarming levels, with Nationwide Children's Hospital reporting a projected 49% increase compared to the previous year, as detailed by ABC6. The incidents have escalated even before the start of recreational sales at dispensaries. In the year 2023, Ohio...
Iowa Gatorade Player Of The Year To Play Sr Year In Ohio
(8-13-24) Huge basketball news. Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year Curtis Stinson Junior will not spend his upcoming senior year at Valley High School in West Des Moines. I can confirm the report from Prep Hoops Scout that Curtis, who goes by CJ, will spend his senior year at a prep school in Ohio. Last March, The 6-foot-4 guard led the Tigers to a 21-5 record and their second straight title.
‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ explores issues of food accessibility
Azubuike Akunne grew up with a father who owned a pharmacy in Columbus’ Bronzeville neighborhood, recalling how as a child he observed patients stream in to collect medications for ailments such as high cholesterol and diabetes. In time, this led the youngster to consider the link between these prevalent health issues and the foods people consumed – an exploration that served as the inspiration behind “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” an expansive new art exhibition that Akunne created in tandem with Imani Mixon, and which opens at Urban Arts Space today (Tuesday, Aug. 13).
TRC’s Chief People Officer honored by ‘Smart Business’ magazine
Allison Kender, chief people officer at Transportation Research Center Inc., has been recognized by Smart Business magazine as an Ohio Smart 50 Awards honoree. The award celebrates top executives from central Ohio’s smartest companies for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. “I’m honored and excited to...
Contractor threatens suit if city rejects apartment tower on narrow Franklinton site
A Columbus contractor is taking the offensive after a city commission again recommended against his proposal for an apartment tower on a 31-foot-wide lot in the heart of Franklinton. "This is the development we’re going forward with," said Robert Ellis, owner of Pink Development and Construction. "We’re ready to litigate if necessary." ...
Here are the top 10 Columbus-area OLs entering 2024 Ohio high school football season
With the 2024 high school football season drawing closer, The Dispatch is naming the best players at every position across central Ohio. We started with the top quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers/tight ends, then moved to the other side of the ball with defensive linemen. Those run stoppers and pass rushers will battle blockers who are equally skilled and physical, including Ohio State commit Jake Cook of Westerville North. ...
Ohio National Guard health clinic helps more than 1K people over its 2 days
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — More than 1,000 Ohioans took advantage of the Ohio National Guard’s GuardCare clinic this past weekend, with nearly 4,000 procedures being done over the two days. According to Laurie Fox, public information officer for Greene County Public Health, the National Guard saw 1,028 patients over Saturday and Sunday. Over both days, […]
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