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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.
Fishing Boat Seized After Walleye Tournament Scandal Sold in Auction
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor animal ownership charges.
70th Antique and Classic Car Parade of Hamilton and Fairfield is Saturday
It’s time again for hundreds of classic and antique cars to line the streets for the annual Jerry E. and Marlene Moore Memorial Antique and Classic Car Parade of Hamilton and Fairfield. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, rain or shine. It...
Reports of tipped semi-truck blocking Brower Road in Miami Township
NORTH BEND, Ohio — A semi-truck has reportedly tipped over on Brower Road in Miami Township, causing traffic blockages near the 11000 block Friday morning. It is reportedly blocking near the 11000 block. Alternate routes are advised. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Get out this weekend to explore a cave, fish or learn about butterflies and how to ID trees
The weather this weekend looks like a mixed bag of sunshine and rain, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring the varied wonders of Indiana's state parks. Weekend activities include hikes, fishing and programs on tree identification and butterflies. Saturday looks like the best bet, with high temperatures in the...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Indiana Landmarks names new southwestern office director
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Landmarks has named a new director for the Southwest Field Office in Evansville. Indiana Landmarks announced that Stephanie Richard has joined the organization as director of its Southwest Field Office in Evansville. She’ll oversee the preservation nonprofit’s work to save historic places and revitalize communities in six southwestern Indiana counties, […]
Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates to take part in live debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Three candidates for Indiana’s Gubernatorial race have agreed to take part in a live debate. The Indiana Debate Commission says that republican Mike Braun will join democrat Jennifer McCormick and libertarian Donald Rainwater for a live debate on October 24. The debate will be live-streamed on the Indiana Debate Commission’s website, and […]
Mobile food pantry visits Bedford fourth Tuesday of every month
On Tuesday, Sheri House helped hand out boxes of food during the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry at the Bedford Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. House said she moved to Bedford a year ago, and "I've volunteered (through her church) ever since." ...
State Fair opens, will run through Aug. 4
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates for the first day of the Ohio State Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and continues...
Central Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete to root for in the weeks ahead.Why it matters: Fourteen Ohioans will compete for Team USA, including two who live in our region. Other competitors also have ties to Central Ohio.Case in point: Ohio State University announced that 24 of its current, former and incoming student-athletes are competing, representing 10 countries — its second-largest contingent ever.Seven are on Team USA.How to watch: Today's opening ceremony begins at 1:30pm. The games are on NBC and Peacock...
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
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