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Board votes July 16 on cell phone ban at Fredericktown Local Schools
FREDERICKTOWN — Fredericktown Local Schools has drafted an updated cell phone policy that would ban them during school hours for the 2024-25 school year. The policy was introduced at June’s special board of education meeting, in a quest to enhance student engagement and academic focus. The policy will...
Authorities searching for missing 6-year-old boy in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ohio — The Knox County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 6-year-old boy. According to a release from the sheriff's office, Elijah Luckey was last seen around 11 a.m. in the woods behind his home in the area of Debolt and Clutter roads, which is north of Utica.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data entry discrepancies are not commonly indicative of fraud or irregularities, but they must be...
LIST: July 4th happenings around central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Red, White & Boom is in the books but there are still a lot of things happening across Central Ohio for the July 4th holiday. Below is an incomplete list of things to do around town Thursday:. Dublin's Independence Day Festival includes a parade that...
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Ohio ranked for patriotism in July 4th study
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is among the less patriotic states in the nation, a new ranking has found. The Buckeye State was ranked 29th in the U.S. and given a score of 43.71 from several indicators of patriotism, measured by WalletHub’s 2024 Most Patriotic States in America ranking. Ohio’s ranking marks an increase in […]
Northern Ohio Fourth of July Forecast: Morning Rain Clears for Evening Celebrations
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio residents can expect a wet start to their Fourth of July celebrations, but the skies will clear up just in time for evening festivities. The National Weather Service in Cleveland forecasts morning showers from 6 AM until 9 AM, with conditions improving significantly for the rest of the day.
What’s open and closed in Ohio on July 4th
To see notable Fourth of July events in central Ohio, watch the video in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open with varying hours on Thursday, while a few businesses are closed for Independence Day. Find which retailers are open or closed below. Is the library open […]
Their View: Supporting the American tire retreading industry
Tire retreading supports thousands of good paying jobs across the country and in Ohio. Akron is the Rubber Capital of the world, and the tire and retread industries have been critical to the local economy for decades. Trucking companies rely on retreaded tires to keep their trucks on the road...
What to know | 2024 OHSAA high school football season key dates
The 2024 high school football season kicks off next month. Three weeks of practice leads up to the start of the 10-week regular season. Here's a look at the Ohio High School Athletic Association's key dates for football, including when the state championship games will be played in Canton. 2024 Ohio high school football schedule at a...
John named Legislator of the Year by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
State Rep. Marilyn John was named legislator of the year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the organization's 146th annual meeting in Columbus. John, R-Mansfield, was recognized in part for guiding an extensive House review of approximately one-third of Ohio’s occupational license boards, including the professional engineers license board. As chair, she led the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee's efforts to prepare a detailed report on barriers to entry or regulations that could be reduced or eliminated for Ohioans pursuing careers in these occupations.
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority of economists surveyed on the matter disagree. Republican lawmakers in both houses of the General Assembly filed a bill that would eliminate the income tax and the commercial activities tax by 2030 on the rationale that […] The post Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio’s chaotic teachers’ pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an “illegitimate” investment firm. Both the proposed controversial firm and the current system aren’t good financial options for the state’s educators, Steve Foreman told us in an exclusive interview. Of the 11 members […] The post Member who resigned from Ohio teachers’ pension fund concerned about controversial investment firm appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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