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New Project introduced at Planning and Zoning meeting
At the June meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee, there was extensive discussion of the history and current plans for the “Jodiro Project,” a mix of 550 homes, townhomes, and apartments across the street from Ohio Christian University (OCU). Jodiro has been under discussion for several years. At the same meeting, Gary Smith of G2 Planning and Design in Columbus, introduced a new project by Highland Real Estate, to be located just east of the Circleville City School buildings, and to the north and...
Circleville City Council Aims to Put Safety Levy on Ballot Again, City Concerned on Budget
[CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – July 2, 2024] — The Circleville City Council is set to hear the first reading of an ordinance proposing the placement of a safety levy back on the ballot. This proposal, which originated from the finance committee, comes after two previous attempts to pass the levy failed in recent election cycles. In the most recent vote in March, the levy was narrowly defeated by just 51 votes, and the city hopes citizens will reconsider their stance.
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Tuesday as it made its way through the Caribbean...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
Kent State listed as Most Affordable college in Ohio according to new analysis
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. In its analysis, Money analyzed college affordability based on the estimated price of tuition with an average grant applied. This data comes as tuition costs across Ohio and the United States continue to rise.
Airbnb to limit Fourth of July weekend home reservations to prevent disruptive parties
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Thinking of renting a house to celebrate the holiday weekend with friends? Well, short-term rental giant Airbnb says it is cracking down. Airbnb is highlighting its measures to reduce “disruptive and unauthorized” parties over the Fourth of July weekend, as it did during Memorial Day weekend, it said in a news release. The effort limits the amount of one-night and two-night stays at entire homes during these holiday weekends.
Moderate drought conditions impacting parts of Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — June ended on a very dry note. It was the 8th driest June on record for the Columbus area. ALSO | July's weather in Columbus: Here's what may happen this year. We had two stretches of dry weather including over a week of no rain...
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