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Rite Aid closing 10 more stores in Ohio as total nears 150: Here are the latest locations to shutter
CLEVELAND — The rash of Rite Aid closings in Ohio is continuing. As the pharmacy chain continues to battle its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it is also closing more and more stores in the Buckeye State. According to documents filed on July 22 and July 26 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 40 additional stores will be shuttered in Ohio and Michigan. Ten of the 40 locations closing are in Ohio.
Tracking the money on future recreational marijuana sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales have not officially started yet in Ohio months after voters passed a measure for adult-use sales. Right now, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has issued 34 facilities a certificate of operation and nearly 200 more have a provisional license. When sales begin, they will, of course, be taxed.
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
St. Marys attorney selected for Ohio State Bar board
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys attorney started a three-year term on the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors on July 1 to represent Ohio Bar member attorneys in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin and Mercer counties. Zach Ferrall is a partner at Noble, Montague and Moul LLC in St....
Ohio Right to Life’s chief executive announces departure, saying ‘circumstances’ hindered work
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The CEO of Ohio Right to Life, the state’s most influential anti-abortion organization, announced he is resigning after about two years. Peter Range described the work as his dream job and characterized his departure as “walking away,” but when contacted on Tuesday, declined to share more details about why he has left.
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.