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Change in leadership, cleaning, safety services, but Bratwurst Festival 'is here to stay'
Plans are underway for the 2024 Bratwurst Festival in downtown Bucyrus with a familiar face as the director of the festival. Larry West, former long-time festival director, is back at the helm after Kevin Myers stepped down from the position. “I want to spend more time with my family,” said Myers, who is a...
DeWine speaks out on redistricting
Gov. Mike DeWine has spoken: He doesn't like the redistricting proposal on the November ballot. "I believe we must put an end to gerrymandering once and for all in Ohio," he told reporters today. "The only way to do this is to take politics completely out of the drawing of the maps." ...
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Chad Cotter named VP, company officer for Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, recently announced the promotion of Chad Cotter, PE, to vice president and company officer. Cotter serves as the Midwest regional manager for the construction group that leads construction teams in St. Louis and Ohio. He also serves as the...
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....