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Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose failing his basic duty of being an impartial election administrator
He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative on redistricting. He wants voters to defeat it in November so he’s manipulating the wording on the ballot summary to advance that objective. I don’t know what happened to the state’s election chief. Early on […]
High school football: Columbus Grove, Pandora-Gilboa meet in Route 12 rivalry
Aug. 20—For Columbus Grove, no extra motivation is needed for Thursday night's season opener against Pandora-Gilboa. It's a game that's been on the Bulldogs' minds for nearly 53 weeks. That's because the two teams played down to the wire last season, and the Rockets pulled out a 25-22 victory in the final seconds. It didn't derail Columbus Grove's season by any means, but it's not something ...
Tom Ahl Dealership raises over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima despite canceled car show
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Despite a fundraiser being rained out earlier this month, local businesses came through with their donations. The Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships managed to raise over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima & Putnam County from their annual car show that was canceled due to thunderstorms. Even without the show, they were still able to raise money through their online auction, t-shirt sales, and sponsors. The fundraiser is a nearly ten-year partnership that helps Heartbeat continue to provide services like parenting classes, ultrasounds, and help with clothes, food, and other items for new and expecting parents.
High school volleyball: Delphos Jefferson defeats Perry
Aug. 20—PERRY TOWNSHIP — First-year Delphos Jefferson coach Lindsay Kerby admitted it wasn't her team's best work, but the Wildcats pulled out a four-set win over Perry on Tuesday night at Leonard V. Volbert Gymnasium. "We had a little bit of a rough start. Sometimes we like to play worse than what we are," Kerby said. "Yesterday we came off a good win (against Bath) and I think we got the ...
Pink Droyd to bring Floyd experience to Lima
Aug. 20—LIMA — A classic experience is set to bring the music of Pink Floyd to the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. Pink Droyd will be the second laser concert to hit Pangle Pavilion with a show set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The tribute band features vocalist and guitarist Kevin Quandt, keyboardist Daniel Fisher, percussionist Randy Brown, bassists Trevor Krall and Trevor ...
EV demand growing in Lima region
Aug. 20—LIMA — Meet Patel said for the most part, it is not much of a challenge to drive and own an electric vehicle in the Lima region. For the Wapakoneta resident and others like him in the greater Lima region, it will only get more convenient. "For a few years now, Drive Ohio has been planning charging siting studies where we looked at the state and where current chargers for electric ...
Rite Aid plans to shutter all but 4 stores in Ohio by the end of September
CLEVELAND — Rite Aid will be closing all but four of its stores in Ohio by the end of September amid its recovery from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the pharmacy chain confirmed to 3News on Wednesday. In addition, all Rite Aid stores in Michigan will be shuttered by the end...
Lima man found guilty of drug possession
Aug. 20—LIMA — A jury in the Allen County Common Pleas Court found a Lima man guilty of drug possession Tuesday. The jury returned guilty verdicts for Marcus McLellan on aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; possession of cocaine, a third-degree felony; and possession of heroin, a fourth-degree felony. They also found he possessed between 5 and 50 times the bulk amount of ...
More than $150M going to broadband expansion in Ohio
(The Center Square) – Ohio plans to spend $150 million in taxpayer money to expand broadband access across the state, including in seven Appalachian counties, one of which was classified at-risk recently by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The state announced Wednesday that $94.5 million will go to 23 counties as part of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Broadband Expansion Authority authorized Broadband Ohio to give enough money to Time Warner Cable Midwest and Brightspeed for six projects in the 23 counties. ...
Ohio Democrats descend on Chicago
This week, it's the Democrats' turn to hold a big party next to Lake Michigan. Ohio elected officials and delegates are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, roughly a month after Republicans had their convention in Milwaukee. Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris − the first Black and South...
Purple Raiders Picked Third in OAC Volleyball Coaches Preseason Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Mount Union women's volleyball was picked to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference coaches preseason Poll and received a first place vote as it was released on Wednesday morning. The Purple Raiders bring back their top five hitters including 95% of their kills led by...
Ohio Schools Combat Costly 'Swatting' Threats as New Academic Year Begins
As the new school year commences in Ohio, superintendents and students alike brace for the promise of education and the peril of an emerging disruptive threat, swatting. According to a report shared by CW Columbus, these hoax calls, a severe disturbance, and a hefty financial burden cost Ohio taxpayers over $17 million in the previous year. As numbers reveal, the impact touched the lives of approximately 391,000 students nationwide.
OHSAA football LIVE STREAMS: How to watch St. Edward, Mentor, Medina, more | Week 1
CLEVELAND, Ohio – There is nothing quite like the OHSAA high school football season in Northeast Ohio. Talent from across the area take the field in hopes of carving their own path while representing their program across their chest. The journey begins this Friday and Saturday with Week 1 games, and you can watch the action with 17 live local games being streamed on the NFHS Network, including several teams in the cleveland.com Preseason Top 25.
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