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Columbus and Dayton settle suit with Ohio over gun-background checks
A previous report can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A lawsuit over gun background checks in Ohio has been settled nearly four years after the cities of Columbus and Dayton sued the state. The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced Monday a settlement has been reached to improve […]
Ohio dad charged after leaving children ages 2, 4 and 8 unattended at Cedar Point
An Ohio dad faces a child endangerment charge accusing him of leaving his 8-year-old daughter in charge of watching her 2- and 4-year-old siblings while he rode roller coasters at Cedar Point with another daughter. Sandusky police say a parkgoer alerted Cedar Point security around 9 p.m. Friday that a 2-year-old girl was...
Fracking wells forced on many US landowners, study finds
The record U.S. oil and gas boom may lie on a bedrock of aggressive sales and legal “compulsion,” a new study has found. Many Ohio landowners who ended up with fracked wells on their properties were forced by state law to accept them, according to findings published Monday in Nature Energy. Others gave in only after repeated and…
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Infant mortality in Ohio: How a local group is trying to reduce high rates
View a previous report on CelebrateOne’s efforts to fight infant mortality in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the bottom 10 states in the country for infant mortality, and a central Ohio program seeking to change that recently received a $1 million funding boost. CelebrateOne is a Columbus nonprofit […]
Giant Eagle selling GetGo gas stations in Ohio, West Virginia, and other states
Couche-Tard, a Canadian-owned, multinational operator of convenience stores and gas stations, will take over approximately 3,500 employees and will operate approximately 270 convenience retail and fueling locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana after acquiring GetGo.
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 vote for, said Rabbi Hillel Skolnik of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Columbus.
Hunger in Ohio: Understanding food insecurity in Northeast Ohio’s children
CLEVELAND — While the start of the school year can bring a fresh dose of nerves and excitement for many families, for some, it can also bring a sigh of relief as kids gain access to additional food resources that are critical in fighting hunger. From snacks at after-school activities to school lunches, the new year can offer additional support for families facing food insecurity.
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