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Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
The Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds perform for Celebrate New Concord July 23
Celebrate New Concord, the treasured annual summer concert series. The Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds(MVSW) was founded by Muskingum University Professor of Music, Dr. William Schlacks, in 1993 when the Muskingum Valley Community Band was converted to a semi-professional organization with patrons. The performances of the MVSW have had an emphasis on continuing to build an audience through collaboration and joint concerts with various Muskingum University student and faculty music ensembles as well as soloists which represent not only Muskingum University Music Faculty, but Music Faculty from universities outside of Ohio. This will be the fourth concert for the 2024 Celebrate New Concord Summer Concert Series. It will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 PM at Village Park, 2 West Main Street. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the New Concord United Methodist Church, 20 E. High Street. Admission is free! Come early and enjoy the New Concord Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Maple and Layton.
Dog of the Week: Peanut
PEANUT, 5-24-24, male shepherd mx, ~1yo, 55#, FOUND on Walnut St (Walnut Hill area), Glouster. Peanut is just a young guy–estimated at around a year old. Like many dogs his age, he is bouncy, friendly, and goofy, but the stress of the shelter is starting to weigh on him. He is scared and confused by all of the noise and has begun to show some reactivity to other dogs.
Cat of the Week: Eleanor
ADOPTABLE – ATHENS OH. ELEANOR – Female, 12 weeks old. “Eleanor loves people, her littermates, and playing. She is especially good playing catch with her front paws. She loves to be petted. She is vocal about her needs, particularly when she is hungry.”. Submit an adoption app for...
Ohio Softball Announces Former Bobcat Madi McCrady as Assistant Coach
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio softball team has announced the addition former Bobcat pitcher Madi McCrady as its new assistant coach, head coach Jenna Hall announced today (July 17). McCrady will work primarily with the Ohio pitching staff. "We are thrilled to welcome Madi back to Ohio Softball as...
Football: Looking at who Ohio added via the transfer portal
In the modern age of college football, the transfer portal has become pivotal in building a football team. For Ohio, who saw vast roster turnover following the 2023 season, its additions from the transfer portal have the potential to make an immediate impact on a roster that will look very different in 2024.
Two people found dead at Reynoldsburg home
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people, a man and a woman, were found dead at a home in Reynoldsburg Wednesday morning. According to Reynoldsburg Division of Police, officers responded to the 8600 block of Robbins Loop Drive at 8:37 a.m. Wednesday morning. A caller reported that a person was “down” in the backyard. Police discovered […]
Fourth suspect arrested in fatal southeast Columbus shooting at apartment complex
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A fourth person is in custody after a fatal shooting occurred in southeast Columbus at an apartment complex over one month ago. Chaz Cooley-Ward, 29, is allegedly one of at least four suspects arrested in connection to the death of Jahaan Harris, who was gunned down in the 2700 block of […]
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was...
Former Ohio State basketball star Jared Sullinger announces he will play in The Basketball Tournament
Over the last few years, former Ohio State basketball star Jared Sullinger has participated in The Basketball Tournament, but as a coach. On Tuesday morning, he announced he’ll be hanging up his coaching attire and lacing up his sneakers once again. The two-time All-American had a cup of coffee with the NBA before playing overseas the last few years. Sullinger most recently played with the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Nationwide Children's Hospital gets $5 million from City Council for affordable housing in Linden
Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a $5 million grant from the Columbus City Council to support the creation of affordable housing in the Linden neighborhood. The money will be directed towards Healthy Homes, the affordable housing wing of Nationwide Children's Hospital, which aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the area.
Local Area Teams Battle Weather, Each Other in Annual “Raid at the Rock” Competition
It might not be full on contact football, but 7-on-7 is still an exciting time for these young high school athletes to iron out the kinks during the summer while facing some tough competition looking for the same result. Over at “The Rock” in New Lexington, the Panthers hosted five other schools for an annual get together.
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
Vance to focus on personal story in first speech as VP nominee
MILWAUKEE — Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) address to the Republican National Convention is expected to heavily focus on his personal story and how it ties in with some of former President Trump’s key issues. Vance’s remarks will be his first speech since being tapped as Trump’s vice presidential nominee. According to a source familiar with […]
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