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FirstEnergy makes deal with Ohio Attorney General's office, Bernie Moreno's text messages, JD Vance's past startup troubles, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail. Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk...
Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) is working on legislation that seeks to end the practice by the Social Security of collecting overpayments. © Shutterstock The bill would prevent the Social Security Commissioner from collecting an overpayment if the payment occurred more than three years prior or if the overpayment was due to error on the […] The post Rep. Carey drafts bill that seeks to end Social Security overpayment clawbacks appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
Fishers Are Appearing Again in Northeast Ohio
There have been 40 confirmed observations of this type of weasel in Northeast Ohio since 2013. By Paris Mather. While there are only a few dozen fishers around, it’s likely that they will continue to reproduce and once again have a home base in Ohio. Part of the mustelidae...
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
MAC announces 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference has released its 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule, the league announced today (Aug. 14). This year’s conference schedule includes 18 in-league matchups with nine on the road and nine set to be played in the Convocation Center. The Bobcats open the MAC Slate on Saturday, Jan. 4 on the road at Central Michigan, before heading to Buffalo on Tuesday, Jan. 7 for their lone matchup with the Bulls. ...
Pioneers picked third in OAC Preseason Football Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Marietta College was selected to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Preseason Coaches Poll released Friday (August 16) morning by the league office. The Pioneers posted an 8-2 record last fall and finished with a 7-2 OAC record. Perennial powerhouse Mount Union is once...
Washington County Junior Fair announces royal court
MARIETTA — The 2024 Washington County Junior Fair has announced its 2024 royalty. The competition was held on Monday by the OSU Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, where 11 candidates participated in individual interviews with two panel judges and a public speaking event. Five were chosen for...
Man dies in motorcycle accident in Washington County
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP — An Illinois man is dead after a motorcycle accident in Washington County Wednesday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle fatal crash involving a 2008 KTM LC8 motorcycle around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday near milepost 9 on Ohio 26 in Lawrence Township, according to an OSHP media release.
Washington Co. Jail passes PREA Test
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Washington Co. Jail has passed an important test known as PREA. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was instated in 2003 as a federal law that aims to prevent and eliminate sexual assault of prisoners and staff members in all types of correctional facilities. According...
Disguised vapes in schools: what to be aware of
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Experts say parents should be aware of vaping products that can be disguised as common items, including school supplies. According to Captain Matthew Martin with the Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office, some vape manufacturers make vapes disguised as other items such as smart watches, highlighters, and pens to name a few.
2024 football preview: Powerful O-line, fast linebackers will fuel Tusky Valley
The start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season is right around the corner. Most teams open Week 1 on Friday, Aug. 23, with a handful playing their season opener on Thursday, Aug. 22. Here is one in a series of previews for area football teams: ...
MVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.
Contractors at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant hit safety milestone
PIKETON — Fluor-BWXT (FBP), contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant not only work productively to decontaminate and decommission (D&D) the site but do so with a prominent safety record. The contractors reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury — the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely proud of...
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