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State Board of Education of Ohio gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of […]
Area Agency on Aging 3 to host Fall Prevention Day
August 26, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: LIMA, Ohio – The 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, held annually by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is returning for September 2024, and ODA is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.
Drought monitor: Conditions slowly worsening across Ohio due to lack of rain
CINCINNATI — Drought conditions have slowly been worsening around parts of the WLWT viewing area this summer, and the weather, as of late, has everything to do with it. A lack of rain through the summer months and even into the month of August has exacerbated drought conditions to the point where they are considered severe to extreme for areas of Highland and Adams County, Ohio. The I-275 loop and Greater Cincinnati stand in abnormally dry conditions. The drought doesn't stop in the eastern counties of our viewing area. Areas of both moderate to extreme drought continue into much of eastern and southeast Ohio, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
DEA Won’t Rule Out Arresting People Who Are Following State Marijuana Laws, But Says It’s “Not Our Intent”
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have not ruled out making arrests for marijuana use in states like Ohio, despite the state recently legalizing marijuana. Brian McNeal, a DEA spokesman, told WOSU (an NPR affiliate) that the agency’s primary concern is those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illicit substances. “So are we … Continue reading The post DEA Won’t Rule Out Arresting People Who Are Following State Marijuana Laws, But Says It’s “Not Our Intent” appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Huge EV Battery Recycling Facility Comes Online in Ohio
A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded battery recycling plant in Lancaster — making it the first project of any kind to come online after receiving funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which passed in 2021. Cirba Solutions snagged more than $82 million in total federal grants to help scale its operation and meet the nation’s rising demand for key battery ingredients.
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead for Ohio
The U.S. is in for a wet and cold winter due partially to La Niña, according to the Farmers' Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train or foot to digital information delivered...
See all homes sold in Geauga County, Aug. 19 to Aug. 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Geauga County reported from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,906-square-foot home on Spring Drive in S Township Village that sold for $465,000.
Akron legend Stevi Large Gruber hopes Summit County Sports Hall of Fame inspires her kids
Stevi Large Gruber's athletic ability and attitude stood out to Brian Forrester about 20 years ago when the longtime coaching guru in track and field throwing events scouted her at a Sheridan High School girls basketball game. “I believe I watched her get a rebound, come down, throw some elbows and give a...
Area news in brief for Aug. 26
MINERVA BUTTERFLIES – Minerva Public Library will host a free monarch butterfly program at 6 p.m. Aug. 29. Discover the life cycle of the butterflies and ways people can contribute to their conservation efforts. Program is suitable for adults, teens and middle schoolers who are accompanied by an adult. Program is free but registration is required by calling 330-868-4101, or signing up on the calendar at www.minervalibrary.info. Program will be presented by Kristine Hunt. ...
Pro-levy campaign enjoys home field advantage at Akron Zoo event
Crystal Catta said at first she supported the levy that will appear on November’s ballot — as long as it doesn’t increase her property taxes. After reviewing fliers handed out last Tuesday at Backpack Adventure, and discovering the levy is based on home valuation, Catta remained supportive of the measure. Why? She wants to contribute to an important community institution.
Cirque Goes Broadway Offers Thrilling Feats & Akron Symphony Accompanying Broadway Singers
If your family is up for something truly spectacular, why not take them out to Blossom Music Center this weekend for one of two pre-Labor Day performances of Cirque Goes Broadway?. Acrobats, contortionists, magicians and jugglers from Cirque de la Symphonie will perform their dazzling moves while vocalists Morgan James...
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for September, October
Mill Creek MetroParks programs for September, October | Activities include hikes, nature walks, children’s programming and fall trolley tours. Birding the Springfield Forest. 11840 Springfield Road, North Lima 44452. Register online or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Jeff Harvey will lead this early morning hike. Space is limited. Boots are required. Moderate, 1.25 miles. Register by Sept. 12. 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14.
Manchester dominates Coventry, Green drops close game in week one — South Side
GREATER AKRON — High school football is back as week-one action kicked off Aug. 22 for one local team followed by other teams beginning Aug. 23. Walsh senior quarterback Keller Moten helped the Warriors edge out a 37-35 victory with four touchdowns — three rushing and one throwing Aug. 22. Ursuline found themselves trailing 37-28 late in the fourth quarter and managed to score a touchdown but was unsuccessful recovering an onside kick attempt, which sealed the win for Walsh.
Avon Lake mayor cites ‘no concern’ about air quality in wake of power plant implosion
AVON LAKE, Ohio -- City residents can likely breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the results of air quality monitoring from the implosion of buildings at the former Avon Lake Power Plant. The city had contracted with an outside, independent environmental consulting group called Verdantas to monitor air quality.
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