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Ohio GOP legislator could be disqualified under law used to target trans candidates
Watch a previous NBC4 report on Ohio’s name-change law in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Republican running to keep his Ohio House seat could be kicked off the ballot by a state law that also disqualified a transgender candidate for omitting their former legal name. The Mahoning County Board of Elections […]
Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend, Ohio Native Travis Kelce To Star In Happy Gilmore 2
One of the all-time great Adam Sandler films, and one that is often viewed as his best movie ever, Happy Gilmore remains iconic nearly 30 years after it was released in 1996. Now almost 30 years later Adam Sandler has announced that Happy Gilmore 2 will be making its way to Netflix, as they will be producing the sequel to the classic film.
Powerball jackpot worth $44 million: See the winning lottery numbers for August 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $44 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, August 26, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 9 winners. $100...
State Fire Marshal announces annual fire safety poster contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) invites elementary school students across Ohio to participate in its Fire Safety Poster Contest. The contest is held annually to engage young minds, emphasize various issues related to fire safety education, and recognize those who have shown the ability to visually demonstrate that knowledge. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” During this contest, elementary schools across the state are encouraged to partner with their local fire departments....
State Board of Education gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
(Ohio Capital Journal) — Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of education, to avoid having to raise teacher licensure fees and to cover a $3 million shortfall that may have impacted school staff background checks. ...
Comedian’s record-breaking ceremonial first-pitch tour takes him to 3 NE Ohio ballparks
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If anyone were to get a sore arm from throwing a ceremonial first pitch, it might be Eitan Levine. Levine, a stand-up comic and cancer survivor from Harlem, New York, has set a record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown at ballgames. And this week he has four consecutive ceremonial tosses in ballparks in the Buckeye state, including three in Northeast Ohio.
New study finds record number of jobs in Ohio, but disparities continue
A new analysis of the working world in Ohio credited federal investment and wage improvement with record job numbers in the state, but said barriers still exist for some workers. Findings from the “State of Working Ohio” report by Policy Matters Ohio showed better recovery compared with previous post-recession times, and the thinktank said the […]
Questions about voting? We have answers for you
With just 70 days until the November general election, Ohio election officials are busy. Today the Ohio Secretary of State will confirm what form will be used for official ballots to each of the county boards of elections. That’s one of the many steps that must be completed before Nov. 5.
Slim Chickens Signs 12-Unit Deal Across the Midwest
August 27, 2024 // Franchising.com // MIDWEST - Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal for 12 locations across several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio. Spearheading the new stores are second-generation franchisees Slims Midwest, who have 30 years of restaurant industry experience, primarily through their family's Arby's franchises. They currently own and operate Arby's locations across Eastern Michigan. With a deep understanding of the Midwest market and a commitment to quality and convenience, the group plans to introduce Slim Chickens in Jackson, Monroe, Saginaw and to the Greater Toledo Area in Northern Ohio. They plan to open their first location in the latter half of 2025.
Ohio high school football rankings: USA Today Network Ohio Super 25 Poll for Week 2
This is the second week of the USA Today Network Ohio High School Football Super 25 Poll, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks who we believe are the state's 25 best teams, regardless of division. The inaugural poll released last week was our preseason Ohio Super 25 ahead of the start of the Ohio High School Athletic Association regular season. ...
Police fail to make arrests or solve 7 in 10 violent crimes in Ohio, report found
Seven in 10 violent crimes reported to police departments across the state in 2022 went unsolved, ranking Ohio the third worst state in the country, according to a new study released by the Council of State Governments Justice Center. Researchers examined data from the FBI's Uniformed Crime Reporting Program for a nationwide and...
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