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From banning ‘X’ gender passports to dismantling federal DEI programs: 13 items on JD Vance’s legislative wish list
WASHINGTON, D. C. - As a freshman U.S. Senator whose party doesn’t get to set the political agenda, Ohio’s JD Vance hasn’t made much of a legislative impact during less than two years in Congress. Instead, the Cincinnati Republican has outlined his goals by introducing more than...
Ford to launch commercial electric van and two electric pickup trucks
US carmaker Ford Motor Company on Wednesday announced its plan to launch a new commercial electric van by 2026 from its Ohio facility. The company aims to introduce two advanced pickup trucks in 2027, along with plans for future affordable vehicles. The full-size pickups will be built at the Tennessee plant. Ford intends to utilize hybrid technology for its upcoming three-row SUVs. This plan involves a non-cash charge of approximately $400 million to account for the write-down of specific manufacturing assets related to previously planned all-electric three-row SUVs. Ford will realign battery sourcing to be more efficient and contribute to lower overall costs in its electric vehicle portfolio. The company said that this adjustment may also lead to extra costs and cash outflows potentially reaching up to $1.5 billion.
Michigan border dispensaries aren’t worried about more expensive Ohio competitors
Ohio has recently entered the market of states selling recreational cannabis, joining the ranks of Michigan and other states. It has been almost five years since Michigan’s marijuana shops made their first sales, and now Ohio is getting in on the action. Ohio’s marijuana market officially opened on Tuesday,...
Ohio: Ranked Among Worst U.S. States In Latest U.S. News & World Report
Ohio Is The 15th Lowest Ranked State According To A New Study. A new list ranking American states is circulating, but Ohioans may not want to look at it. If you’re not one of those people, keep scrolling to see the entire list. A list by the U.S. News...
High school football: Ottawa-Glandorf looks to compete in WBL
OTTAWA – Longtime Ottawa-Glandorf football head coach Ken Schriner wants his team to run the football as much as possible. Last season, Ottawa-Glandorf struggled at that, which resulted in a 1-9 overall record, and a mark of 1-8 in the Western Buckeye League. “If you look at the plays...
Hershey’s scoring paces Lady Jays past Crestview
DELPHOS — Junior Ava Hershey tallied five goals to pace the St. John’s girls soccer squad to an 8-0 shutout of invading Crestview Tuesday evening on Champions Field at Stadium Park. “It was good to have a match like this to bounce back from a loss Saturday,” Lady...
Trolley Stop owner says it’s time to move on, puts bar up for sale
Owner of Oregon District favorite says: ‘I don’t have anybody to hand this off to.’. Robin Sassenberg, owner of the Trolley Stop in Dayton’s historic Oregon District, said Wednesday that she faces some health challenges — and she’s ready for the next chapter in her life.
Dayton's oldest tavern, The Trolley Stop, listed for sale as owner retires
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The longest continually operating tavern is ready for its next owner. The Trolley Stop located in the Oregon District is being listed for sale. The current owner is ready for retirement after 29 years. The sale includes the real estate, all operating assets including liquor licenses...
In split decision, state of Ohio denies parole for man who pleaded guilty to 1993 murder of Akron mother
AKRON, Ohio — In a sharply divided vote, the Ohio Parole Board has chosen to deny parole for a man convicted of murdering an Akron mother more than three decades ago. Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich announced Wednesday that the state had decided to keep Deonmond Gethers, 49, in prison for at least the next three years. Kolkovich's office took part in Tuesday's hearing before the full board, where representatives "voiced concerns about the risk to the community and the impact this crime had on the victim’s family."
Columbus, Dayton, gun safety advocates settle court case over Ohio’s background check system
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also […]
Residents give suggestions, voice concerns at assisted-living forum
BOWLING GREEN — After the Ohio Department of Aging asked for input as it creates a navigator for assisted-living facilities, the state was met with heavy criticism and outright discontentment at a public forum. Residents like Susan Sanderson surrounded tables with a few stacked white poster boards and sticky notes to give suggestions about the department’s soon-to-be Ohio Assisted Living Navigator, similar to the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator, at a state-hosted public forum at the Wood County Senior Center on Tuesday. Each table had six to seven people interact with one department representative guiding discussion by asking questions about how each of them recognized their loved one needed care, identifying the type of care they needed, how they searched for information, and their experiences, if any, with an assisted-living facility, which is a facility that serves clients who don’t require 24-hour care. Ms. Sanderson is an ombudsman for Advocates for Basic Legal Equality and her mother has lived in a facility in the past. She sat next to a stack of red sticky notes and discussed ideas with other participants about features that should be included in the new navigator, sticking those suggestions on the board.
Central Ohioans targeted by scam text message for unpaid tolls
Central Ohioans are being targeted by a text scam declaring their vehicles have an outstanding toll charge, with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission warning against clicking on the links associated with the text.
Campaigns ramping up rhetoric as Election Day approaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Election season quickly approaches after what has been an active, historic and in some ways unexpected political summer. “Just so much has changed so fast in this year,” said Christopher McKnight Nichols, history professor at Ohio State University. “If you pause and reflect on it, it’s kind of a ‘wow’ moment.” […]
Last Downtown Delphos Farmers Market Thursday
DELPHOS — Thursday, Aug. 22, is the last Downtown Delphos Farmers Market of the summer season. Come join us at The Lot, corner of 4th and Main Street form 4-6pm and visit with your friends, neighbors and small business owners showcasing their homegrown, freshbaked and handmade goods. Produce, sourdough products, local honey, beeswax candles, crocheted items,candies, jams & jellies, hand painted signs, freeze dried candy, cakepops, pork rinds, and locally raised beef will all be available for the last time this summer!
Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary
ANNA — Roland and Helen Kellar Sr., of Anna, are celebrating 65 years of marriage on Thursday, Aug. 29. The couple were married on a hot day on Aug. 29, 1959, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Covington. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Reverend George Stadler, and was followed with a reception in the church basement, where Roland, Helen and their guests enjoyed cake and punch. The bridesmaids wore pink and turquoise which were the colors selected for this beautiful occasion. Marilyn (Roeth) Ryan served as Helen’s Maid of Honor and the duty of Best Man was performed by John Scarbrough. The bridesmaids included Joyce (Booher) Neth and Shirley (Durand) Heffner. Kathleen (Kellar) Lawson was the Junior Bridesmaid, while Debbie (Roeth) Brown served as the Flower Girl. Helen’s youngest brother David Roeth served as Ring Bearer. Ushers included Richard, Harold, Jack, and Fred Roeth, while the Acolyte was Gary Roeth. After the wedding, the couple left for Leonardwood, Missouri where Roland continued basic training in the Army.
Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is open for business when it comes to recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries who want to locate here. City Council, which opened the door for recreational cannabis in June, on Tuesday evening repealed a ban on medical marijuana that previous lawmakers instituted in 2017. Ohio’s Division...
Cheez-It factory site to receive Ohio Historical Marker
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The location where a crunchy, cheesy snack was created is set to receive recognition. An Ohio Historical Marker has been approved for the original Cheez-It factory site in Dayton’s Edgemont neighborhood. In 1921, the Green and Green Company Factory created the snack at its factory along Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Although […]
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