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Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
New Bremen Firemen's Picnic returns and continues tradition since 1921
NEW BREMEN, OH (WLIO) - The longest-running picnic in Auglaize County returns yet for another year Friday in New Bremen!. The New Bremen Firemen's Picnic kicked off Friday afternoon with the "Firemen's Memorial 5K Fun Run," along with food and beverages. Since 1921, the firemen's picnic has been a chance for the New Bremen German Township Fire Department to connect with the community they serve. While building the family atmosphere, the picnic also helps raise funds to support the fire department, allowing firefighters to strengthen their equipment and services in the event a neighbor needs help.
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Lima schools cancels special meeting
LIMA — The Lima school board canceled a special board meeting that was to be held at 3 p.m. Friday. The board met in special session at 6:15 p.m. Thursday to review the superintendent and treasurer’s performance. A second meeting was planned for Friday before the board canceled.
Music legend Roger Troutman honored by his hometown of Hamilton
Because of Roger Troutman’s influence in American music, Hamilton renamed his boyhood street in his honor. “In the book of history about Hamilton, Ohio, there’s a chapter obviously on music legends, and definitely Roger Troutman has a prominent place in that chapter in Hamilton history about music legends,” said Mayor Pat Moeller ahead of recognizing Troutman and reading his long list of accomplishments.
OVI checkpoint to station in Trotwood tonight
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Trotwood announced that a moving OVI checkpoint will soon be in place. The sobriety checkpoint will be in effect beginning at 6:30 p.m. this evening in the areas of 5120 Salem Avenue and 4825 Salem Avenue. The checkpoint will be under the supervision of the Trotwood Police Department, […]
Mass food distribution event set for Eaton
EATON, Ohio (WDTN) — A large distribution event is set for individuals in need of receiving food and books in Preble County. From 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 1, The Foodbank will hold a mass food distribution event at 813 Camden Road in Eaton. According to The Foodbank, fresh produce and free grocery items […]
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
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