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Four of Ohio’s Appalachian counties distressed
(The Center Square) – Four of Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties are considered distressed in fiscal year 2025, the same as the previous year. However, the number of at-risk counties fell by one. A distressed county is among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Mahoning County, considered at risk in 2024, is not considered a transitional county. ...
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
The Ohio Country Episode 7: Tecumseh's legacy
At the end of the 1700s, a confederation of Shawnee, Miami, Wyandotte, and other nations trounced two American generals in two years. In response, American leaders on the East Coast sent the controversial General “Mad” Anthony Wayne to The Ohio Country. His military campaign took three years, and...
HAIL storm on the horizon: local experts to lead business innovation session
What is it: Get ready for a storm–a HAIL storm, that is. Shores & Islands Ohio, in collaboration with the Greater Sandusky Partnership and Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, will host an informational session titled “HAIL storm” from 8:30-10 a.m. Aug. 28 at Orchard Bar & Table-Catawba. Why...
‘If they wanted to fix it, they could’: State lawmakers could help residents struggling with rising property taxes – but likely won’t
Cuyahoga County homeowners who have exhausted local tax relief options have another place to direct their attention: Columbus. For weeks, county officials have blamed state lawmakers for failing to pass laws that would lessen the impact of rising property values on vulnerable residents. Over the last year, state lawmakers have...
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Gardner family hosting memorial bike run on Aug. 24
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Gardner family is hosting a memorial bike run on Saturday in memory of Aaron Gardner and hoping to spread awareness of motorcycle safety. Aaron Gardner was killed in a motorcycle crash in May of 2024. He was just 21 years old. The riders will meet...
PT-17 and sculpture dedicated to late Tuskegee Airman Harold Brown
Two days shy of what would have been his 100th birthday, friends and family honored the late Dr. Harold Brown, one of America’s Tuskegee Airmen, for the impact he made on the nation and on their individual lives. A ceremony was held at Liberty Aviation Museum (LAM) on Aug. 17 to dedicate a PT-17 Stearman in Brown’s honor and a life-size sculpture created of the American hero that will greet visitors at the museum’s entrance.
💡Port Clinton holds sixth annual Lighthouse Festival
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Plymouth farmers market sees growth through summer, ends Sept. 8
PLYMOUTH — Katie Veletean hoped Sunday Market on Main would provide the community with more than just fresh produce and artisan goods. Veletean, who owns Village Roots along with her husband Jason, wanted the monthly farmers and makers market to be a space for local residents to come together.
You can now become a Cleveland police officer in record time; here’s how
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland city officials are holding an expedited hiring event to make the process easier and quicker for those who want to be Cleveland police officers. According to officials, they are taking the first part of the application process and condensing it into one day. Applicants will...
Gibsonburg's got 'Spirit', how about you? 8-foot sculpture installed in The Logyard Park.
The Village of Gibsonburg welcomed a special sculpture to The Logyard Park on West Madison Street on Monday as part of the effort to redevelop the downtown site of a what was an abandoned and blighted gas station. "Spirit" is an 8-foot high, hand-carved wood bear sculpture that will honor Golden Bears past,...
Brandon Dimacchia sworn in as Amherst Fire Chief
AMHERST — The Amherst Fire Department has a new man at the helm after Fire Chief Brandon Dimacchia was sworn in at the fire station on Tuesday evening. The department has been mourning the death of 40-year department veteran and Fire Chief Jim Wilhelm, but the station was full of laughter and applause as Dimacchia took his oath.
Amherst Schools unveils strategic plan ahead of 2024-25 school year
AMHERST — Amherst Schools leadership unveiled the district’s new strategic plan to its staff just ahead of the 2024-25 school year. This is the first time in more than a decade the district has had a defined strategic plan, Superintendent Mike Molnar said Tuesday morning during a brief presentation at Marion L. Steele High School, after a committee of staff, stakeholders and others worked for about two years to create the plan.
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