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Ohio Veterans Conference coming to Ohio Union to connect those who have served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Union is a place to unite. There’s a sense of community. It’s the perfect location for the 2024 Ohio Veterans Conference, happening on Aug. 3. “There’s a closeness of just being together with somebody who understands what you have been through,”...
What Ohio's supersized tax holiday will cost the state in revenue
Ohio has set aside $750 million to cover the lost tax tax revenue expected from the expanded sales tax holiday that will start this month. The $750 million is far greater than the $20 million or so that the state typically lost from the prior, smaller three-day holidays. Those events were geared mostly to helping parents buy clothes and school supplies ahead of the start of the school year.
Winning Powerball numbers for the $64 million jackpot on July 15, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $64 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 15, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 6 winners. $100...
Man charged with fatal shooting at Putnam County business found competent to stand trial
PUTNAM COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A Lima man charged with a fatal shooting at a Putnam County trucking company has been found competent to stand trial. 26-year-old Konner Dunklee pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, attempting to commit murder, felonious assault, and assault. After the mental evaluation, he can stand trial on those charges, but his lawyers are looking for a second evaluation.
Controversy and debate arise from Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer’s push for huge state pension reform
Columbus, Ohio – During a recent Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) meeting, State Representative Phil Plummer presented an ambitious proposal aimed at tackling the continuous governance and financial management problems inside Ohio’s state pension systems. Plummer’s proposal seeks Ohio’s five main state pension systems to be consolidated into a single entity, a move that has sparked a debate among stakeholders and experts.
Rare roseate tern spotted along Lake Erie. Here's how you can get a glimpse of the bird
Birders, head to the city of Huron on the shores of Lake Erie to catch a glimpse of a rare visitor to the Buckeye State, a roseate tern. It's the first documented sighting of a roseate tern in the state, said Jamey Emmert, avian education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It's very unusual to find this coastal bird so far inland.
Made for the Stage Youth Theatre Workshop kicks off, spots still available
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's lights, camera, and action for the third Made for the Stage Youth Theatre Workshop. The acting bug in more than a dozen students brought them to the workshop, some for the first time, and others for the third time. They are learning all aspects of acting, including auditioning, directing, writing, and more.
Two more Lima locations added to Rite Aid closure list
Jul. 15—LIMA — As Rite Aid Pharmacy locations continue to close nationwide due to bankruptcy, the impact has been felt in this area, both in Lima and St. Marys. On Friday, this impact was expanded as two more Lima locations were added to the official list of closures included in filings with the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey. Along with the previous announcements of ...
Scooter’s Coffee in Kenton Won Nationwide Company Challenge
Scooter’s Coffee in Kenton won a nationwide company challenge to sell the most Kid’s Combos. Around 800 locations across the USA competed in the challenge, but it was the Kenton location that came out on top. The success was due in part to customer loyalty, a Kid’s Combo...
Auglaize County Public Library District Announces Online Public Auction of Furniture and Shelving
The Auglaize County Public District Library announced that starting today, an auction will begin on furniture they will be auctioning off in preparation for the New Bremen Library renovation. Interested parties can visit the auction site online to place their bids on various furniture and shelving. All buyers will be...
Findlay Police Department Seeking Volunteers for 2024 Flag City Night Out Event
The Findlay Police Department is looking for volunteers to help with their 2024 Flag City Night Out event in August. Flag City Night Out is a free community event in Findlay that is designed to bring community members and public safety professionals together in one place. It is a family...
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