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Proposed law targets retail theft sprees as organized crime
COLUMBUS — Ohio is looking at treating escalating and increasingly violent retail theft sprees as organized crime with a statewide law enforcement task force and stronger criminal penalties. Now in the Senate, a House-passed bill would create the task force to collaborate with the state attorney general's office and the Ohio Organized Crime Commission to assist law enforcement and prosecutors and to share information in real time across jurisdictions. “[Organized retail crime] causes billions of dollars in losses annually,” Rep. Haraz Ghanbari (R., Perrysburg), sponsor of House Bill 366, told his House colleagues. “ORC involves planned large-scale operations targeting retailers across multiple jurisdictions. The National Retail Federation survey shows a 67 percent increase in organized retail crime incidents reported by loss prevention executives.” “ORC disrupts businesses, and it also jeopardizes the safety of consumers and employees,” he said. “Many retailers across Ohio have reduced operating hours or they have closed their stores in some instances due to increased criminal activity. The primary concern in doing so is the escalation of violence associated with these ORC activities.”
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
Silver Alert canceled for 14-year-old girl missing from Blackford County
UPDATE: The statewide Silver Alert issued early Tuesday for a missing 14-year-old girl from Blackford County was canceled just before 8 a.m., according to Indiana State Police. Police did not provide any additional information at the time of the cancellation. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Tuesday morning for a missing 14-year-old […]
Which District 10 football teams will take the next step under second-year coaches?
The Erie Times-News takes a look at 25 topics when it comes to high school football. The series of 25 topics will run daily until the beginning of the regular season on Aug. 23. 24. Will second-year coaches take the next step? ...
Piqua’s Down a River, Down a Beer returns Aug. 3
PIQUA — Piqua’s Down a River, Down a Beer festival returns for the 11th annual event on Saturday, Aug. 3. Down a River, Down a Beer will again provide festival-goers with an opportunity to sample beer as well as enjoy the Great Miami Riverfront, the fire rings and this year’s celebration will include fireworks at the end of the evening.
Superior Credit Union to celebrate Ottawa branch remodel
OTTAWA — Superior Credit Union will celebrate and honor the start of the remodeling process of its Ottawa office on at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. The Ottawa location is managed by Alexandra “Alex” Porinchok, an Ottawa-Glandorf and Bowling Green State University graduate. Representatives from the Superior...
Final "First Friday" event for 2024 to show appreciation for Lima's first responders
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Downtown Lima Inc. is inviting people to come to the town square for their final First Friday of the summer. On the night of August 2, they are saluting first responders and have a lot of activities surrounding the women and men who serve and protect the city and county every day. The First Friday events not only showcase some of the businesses in downtown Lima but have a lot of fun activities for families to enjoy.
The 10th Annual United Way Of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival Kicks Off On Saturday
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WOWO) — The fest begins at 6:30 in the morning and will feature roughly twenty hot air balloons. As reported by The Crescent News, the admission cost is $15 per carload. Anyone attending in the morning can request re-entry passes to return for the late afternoon session.
Discovery of invasive species prompts Columbus to drain Whetstone Casting Pond
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department drained the pond at Whetstone Park in recent days following the discovery of an invasive fish in the water. The department closed the Whetstone Casting Pond in Clintonville Monday, July 22 to remove an invasive species known as the round goby. The department was alerted after...
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
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