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With Ohio recreational marijuana sales approaching, detecting DUIs remains a challenge
With adult recreational sales of marijuana soon to begin in Ohio, detecting and punishing people driving under the influence of marijuana remains difficult. While alcohol-related DUI offenses have a long-accepted standard of measuring sobriety—blood alcohol content—measuring whether someone is impaired by marijuana consumption is more murky. ...
J.D. Vance is not a flip-flopper. He’s the rare politician willing to reconsider his positions: Benjamin M. Flowers
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio -- You often hear politicians criticized for flip-flopping. That’s a fair criticism when the flip or the flop reflects nothing but political opportunism. It’s a silly criticism when the politician changes his mind for good reason and admits it. Take Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio,...
Forum planned at Wood County Senior Center to gather input on assisted living facilities
With the aim of improving the lives of assisted living facility residents, the Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting Assisted Living Feedback Forums across the state in August and September. At these Feedback Forums, ODA will hear directly from Ohioans about their experiences with assisted living facilities. ODA will...
Ohio governor signs bill to create Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor
Above: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (seated) signs House Bill 253, establishing the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor on July 22 at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce. In a ceremony marked by reflection and celebration of a resilient trailblazer, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House...
Warren County's Adam Mathews’ Legislation to Simplify Legal System Signed into Law
LEBANON, OH -- House Bill 179, legislation that simplifies Ohio’s legal system by clarifying against which parties and in what time frame certain lawsuits must be filed, was unanimously passed by the Ohio Senate and signed into law, announced bill sponsors State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville).
Republican Ohio lawmakers ponder proposing second redistricting amendment to foil another one they don’t like
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Republicans are considering trying to foil a redistricting reform amendment that recently qualified for the November ballot by putting up a separate redistricting proposal of their own to compete with it, according to a Republican state lawmaker who said she has discussed the plans with legislative leadership.
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn’t Picked J.D. Vance
Some Republicans are starting to seriously regret Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. It’s been only one week since Vance was nominated at the Republican National Convention, and already his own party members are expressing severe doubts about Trump’s pick. The former president’s allies have acknowledged that nominating Vance was the product of Trump’s absolute certainty that he would be able to defeat Joe Biden in November. While Vance wouldn’t do much for swing voters or independents, he would likely shore up support among Trump’s base. But ever since Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala...
Mixed-use development pitched again for site bordering Dublin cemetery
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A prominent central Ohio real estate firm is moving forward with plans to build a mixed-use townhome development next to a cemetery near Dublin’s Bridge Park. Dublin-based Crawford Hoying’s latest proposal calls for the construction of nine clusters of townhomes across 6.77 acres on both sides of Monterey Drive, to the […]
Pickerington Schools News | August/September 2024
MaryAnn Miller’s tenure since joining Pickerington Schools in 2000 as a reading specialist has been transformative, not only for herself but also for the numerous English Learning students and families she has influenced. Her journey began at Tussing Elementary, where within her initial three weeks, she was entrusted with...
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