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JD Vance pushed an anti-LGBTQ, anti-DEI questionnaire on diplomats as a senator
Ohio Senator and Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance tried to bulldoze qualified diplomatic officials’ nominations if he thought they were too "woke" to serve, a new report shows. According to the Washington Post, Vance pressed would-be diplomatic appointees on their stance on LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and commitment to...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Global software outages affect northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Several local agencies and businesses were affected by Friday’s global outages from a faulty cybersecurity update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said one of its updates affected customers using Microsoft Windows -- leaving behind technological problems across the world. Read more about the incident at the link here.
Ohio Medical Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Scheme
July 19, 2024, Press Release from the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio: TOLEDO – Ankita Singh, 42, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, was sentenced to 26 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary, for her role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare Program. She was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,470,931.02, serve two years of supervised release, and pay a special assessment fee of $600.
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Scioto County couple arrested attempting to evade husband's rape charges, deputies say
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — A Scioto County couple have been arrested after attempting to evade law enforcement after a warrant was issued for the arrest of the husband for child rape, deputies say. According to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the address of Ezra Wight,...
Adorable Moment: Gorilla’s Sweet Kiss To Baby At Ohio Zoo Takes Internet By Storm! (w/video)
COLUMBUS, OH – In Columbus, Ohio, visitors at the Columbus Zoo witnessed a touching moment when a gorilla appeared to blow kisses to a newborn baby. This heartwarming encounter has quickly become a viral sensation. We have the video for you to watch towards the end of this article!
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
New Phila Considering US Supreme Court Decision
Discussions are beginning in New Philadelphia about criminalizing certain aspects of homelessness following a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Law director Marvin Fete shared the news during last Monday’s city council meeting, saying communities can now fine people for sleeping outside at parks and other public places. “Some folks from...
Ohio’s newest country music festival’s in full swing on day 2
GEURNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — It’s a big party in a small town. Friday is day two of the first-ever Old Washington Music Festival. Fans from as far away as New York, Maine, and Canada have made their way to the Guernsey County Fairgrounds for three days with some of the country’s top performers. Opening […]
Dover reaches settlement with property owner near bridge project
DOVER (WJER) (July 19, 2024) – The city and a homeowner have finally agreed to a settlement involving a bridge reconstruction project that has been on hold for years. City officials have been discussing replacing the low-level bridge over East 20th Street near Dover Middle School since before ODOT awarded a $602,000 grant for the project in 2020. Three neighboring property owners reached eminent domain agreements with the city for small portions of their property, but a fourth has been holding out. The ensuing court case has been ongoing since 2022.
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