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New Ohio law mandates defibrillators in schools and sports venues after Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
A new Ohio law will require automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, to be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in the state, a change prompted by the sudden cardiac arrest of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati last year. Hamlin praised the proposal's backers, the state Legislature and Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who signed the bill Tuesday, for saving lives. "I'll always consider Ohio my second home, and I'm delighted that this new law makes the places around the state where young people learn, play, and compete safer, more resilient,...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
Buckeye Pizza of JC opens in Jackson Center
JACKSON CENTER — Buckeye Pizza of JC had a soft opening over the weekend. The family-owned establishment is located at the former Heidout Bar in Jackson Center. Along with the usual pizza shop food, the restaurant will be serving loaded nachos, salads, pasta dishes and funnel cake fries. Customer Jim Dykes stated that he is impressed by the brilliant service and great food.
Dayton-area manufacturing firm to lay off over 60 employees
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A Michigan-based firm manufacturer will lay off numerous employees at its Dayton location within the next few months. idX Corp. - known for manufacturing retail displays and store fixtures - is implementing a substantial reduction in workforce at its facility located at 2875 Needmore Road. The firm disclosed the layoff plans in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, saying 62 associates would lose their jobs - most in mid-September.
Two-day Smart Pet Expo at fairgrounds to have breeders, vendors
Pet owners across the Dayton area will soon be celebrating their companions at the Smart Pet Expo. The event website states the event “was designed to offer pet enthusiasts the ability to purchase new pets from local breeders while socially engaging with other enthusiasts just like themselves.”. There will...
Lima schools cancels special meeting
LIMA — The Lima school board canceled a special board meeting that was to be held at 3 p.m. Friday. The board met in special session at 6:15 p.m. Thursday to review the superintendent and treasurer’s performance. A second meeting was planned for Friday before the board canceled.
COVID cases spike in Ohio as variants drive 'summer surge'
This summer's COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in a "summer surge" as Ohioans gather more for festivities and new variants emerge. In the spring and summer, FLiRT, which includes KP.1.1, KP.2 and KP.3, was the culprit behind increasing case numbers both statewide and nationally. Those remain dominant but a new strain, LB.1, has begun to...
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
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