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‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Wind Is More Powerful Than J. D. Vance Seems to Think
It’s a good thing most of us aren’t accountable for every single silly thing we’ve ever said, but most of us are not vice presidential running mates, either. Back in 2022, when J.D. Vance was still just a “New York Times bestselling author” and not yet a “junior senator from Ohio,” much less “second-in-line to a former president who will turn 80 in office if he’s reelected,” he made a climate oopsie that — now that it’s recirculating — deserves to be addressed.If Democrats “care so much about climate change,” Vance argued during an Ohio Republican senator candidate forum...
Ohio lawmakers could require state-approved training for anyone who serves alcohol
COSHOCTON − A new law being considered by Ohio legislators could change the responsibility restaurants and bars have for customers consuming alcohol at their establishments. And at least one local establishment is on board. House Bill 504 would require state-approved training for all liquor permit holders and their employees, as reported by the...
Verizon stores distribute backpacks in Lima
LIMA — Lima-area Verizon Wireless stores will give away free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Participating stores include 2320 Harding Highway, 2050 Allentown Road, 368 N. Main St., 480 Fortman Drive and 1280 Bellefontaine St. Suite 2 in Lima.
Lima children learning from GenNext camp
Jul. 17—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith visited GenNext campers at Bradfield Community Center Wednesday and said the camp is an important way to show local students how their education relates to real careers they can acquire in their hometown. The camp is part of a campaign by the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), in partnership with Smith and other Ohio mayors to expose children ...
Trevor Bassitt, Clearing Hurdles: From Underdog to Olympian
Bluffton native and professional track athlete Trevor Bassitt has qualified for his first-ever Olympic Games, punching his ticket to Paris in the 400m Hurdles. You can catch Part II of this story Thursday at 10 & 11.
Smith to participate in Roadshow Listening Tour
LIMA — Groundwork Ohio will host the “Roadshow Listening Tour” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St., Lima. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith will join Findlay Mayor Christine Muryn on the panel to discuss making the state a good place to live for young children. People can RSVP at bit.ly/467oVZ8.
Tax deadline is fast approaching reminds Putnam County Treasurer
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Putnam County treasurer wants to remind property owners that their tax deadline is fast approaching. Taxes are due July 19th, and people can pay them at the treasurer's office in the courthouse, located at 245 E Main St #203, Ottawa, OH 45875, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday or Friday. Or people can put their payment in a drop box in an alley off Hickory Street. If you are mailing your check, it needs to be postmarked by July 19th for it not to be considered late. And if you own a manufactured home, your final payment date is July 31st.
Mercy Health Cancer Program Attains National Re-accreditation
July 17, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health: LIMA, OHIO (July 17, 2024) – Mercy Health’s oncology program has received re-accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. This program is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards.
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
Bluffton woman injured in two-vehicle collision
Jul. 17—BATH TOWNSHIP — A Bluffton woman was transported to Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center with minor injuries following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday. According to a spokesperson with the Lima post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Brian Owen, 40, of Leon, West Virginia, was traveling southbound on Thayer Road at approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday and failed to stop ...
Baker sworn in as Lima's police chief
Jul. 17—LIMA — Incoming Lima Police Chief Jim Baker said the city has had challenges, but the community can overcome them together. Outgoing Chief Angel Cortes said he will still serve as chief for another 10 days, but Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony made him feel confident he would leave the position in good hands. "I don't think we're going to suffer at all," he said. "We're just going to ...
Tuesday afternoon fire destroys Amanda Township barn
Jul. 17—AMERICAN TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from six area departments battled a barn fire Tuesday afternoon west of Lima that ultimately left the structure completely destroyed. According to Doug Lowry, chief of Spencerville's Invincible Fire Company, his department received a call at 3 p.m. Tuesday of a fire at 890 S. Grubb Road in Amanda Township. Lowry said the structure was completely ...
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
Aspire program providing education for adults
LIMA (WLIO) - One of Lima's best-kept secrets is located directly downtown. The Adult Learning Center located on West Spring Street in Lima is home to two programs, including "Aspire," designed to teach adults of all ages how to read to succeed and learn to earn at no cost. Aspire...
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