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The Spectrum: Biden’s health; Ohio’s Senate race; Jon Husted
This week’s The Spectrum was recorded before the assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “I’ve talked to people across Ohio,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said. “They have legitimate questions about whether the president should continue his campaign.” “It makes Watergate look like nothing,” Republican […]
Dayton welcomes Ninth & Tenth Cavalry Association for historic reunion from July 21-28
Dayton, Ohio – Destination Dayton is set to welcome the Ninth & Tenth (Horse) Cavalry Association, National Buffalo Soldiers for their 158th Reunion, scheduled from July 21 to July 28. This event marks the first time the Association has selected Dayton as its host city, therefore honoring the military tradition of the area.
Cleveland Clinic No. 1 in heart care for 30th straight year in 2023-24 U.S. News hospital rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio — For the 30th consecutive year, the Cleveland Clinic is ranked the No. 1 heart care hospital in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospital Rankings announced Tuesday. The Clinic also was named the No. 1 hospital in Ohio, earning a...
Trial in Ohio’s gender-affirming care law begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The first day of the trial for the Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act wrapped up in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on Monday. The SAFE Act aims to ban minors from receiving gender-affirming care, like hormone blockers, in Ohio. It also prohibits a mental health professional from diagnosing […]
Ohio ranked as one of the top states for business, according to CNBC report
Recent rankings from CNBC show where Ohio stands in the United States when it comes to business. In the latest 2024 report, Ohio not only ranks in the top 10, but improved from its 2023 rank.
UT hosting Campus Crawl for prospective students
The University of Toledo will host an event Saturday for all prospective students who are interested learning more about the institution and would like to explore the main campus. The Campus Crawl will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offer students the opportunity to meet with academic college representatives, talk with people from different campus offices, and meet with representatives of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. People will also be able to play yard games, enjoy food trucks, and explore key campus facilities and landmarks at their own pace. Prospective students, their friends, and their families are welcome to attend. Any prospective students should register for the event in advance at the Campus Crawl page on the university website.
Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month.Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and said it would initially shutter 154 stores. It has since closed more than 520 locations in bankruptcy, or about a quarter of the 2,111 stores that the retailer had been operating when it sought court protection. In a court document filed on Friday, the company identified additional 18 stores to be shuttered in Michigan and 13 locations targeted for closure in...
Reactions to Ohio’s JD Vance being named Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump naming Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate, politicians from across the country are touting the state’s junior senator’s credentials. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine congratulated Vance on being the pick. “A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who […]
Emerging Middle Eastern Brand Signs Ohio Deal
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has announced a four-unit development agreement in Ohio. The deal brings the total number of units in development for the Chicago-based brand to 25, projecting five additional locations to open by the end of 2024. Dhruv Patel, along with partners Pratik Patel and Viral Patel,...
Republican lawmakers pitch lottery sales, casino games on smart phones in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some Republican state lawmakers want to bring lottery tickets, plus blackjack, poker and other casino games to your smartphone. A small panel of lawmakers on Friday offered their recommendations on the future of gambling policy in Ohio – or specifically, what kinds of bets can be placed and where. While lawmakers landed in different places on the issue, three Republicans said it’s time to bring “iGaming” and “iLottery” to the state.
Ohio sales tax rates vary by county. How much could you save during Ohio's sales tax holiday?
Ohio’s sales tax holiday has expanded to 10 days this year, running from July 30 to August 8. This sales tax holiday allows shoppers to make tax-free purchases on eligible items up to $500. Each purchase made during this holiday, online or in person, will be exempt from the state's 5.75% sales tax and any additional county or local sales taxes.
You may hear a sonic boom over Michigan, Ohio on Monday: What to know
Don't be scared if you hear a sonic boom coming from the skies over southeast Michigan this afternoon. That's the message from the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing. In a Facebook post Monday, the military base warned that it would conduct a functional flight check sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30...
Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
Why Ohio’s Fifth Third Bank is paying $15 million over improperly opened accounts
CINCINNATI (WCMH) — A bank headquartered in Cincinnati will pay $15 million to settle an investigation by a federal agency but could be on the hook for more money for its customers as well. A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio handed down a $15 million civil penalty […]
SSCC Professor graduates from Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success
Bob Krauss, Assistant Professor of Mathematics for Southern State Community College, has graduated as a fellow of the newest class of the Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success. Sponsored by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, the academy is the first of its kind in the nation to gather mid-level...
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