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What Ohio's supersized tax holiday will cost the state in revenue
Ohio has set aside $750 million to cover the lost tax tax revenue expected from the expanded sales tax holiday that will start this month. The $750 million is far greater than the $20 million or so that the state typically lost from the prior, smaller three-day holidays. Those events were geared mostly to helping parents buy clothes and school supplies ahead of the start of the school year.
Winning Powerball numbers for the $64 million jackpot on July 15, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $64 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 15, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 6 winners. $100...
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success
Solar developers are hoping that listening to local communities in Ohio early in the design stage will boost their chances for success before state regulators. “We are really invested in and committed to being good neighbors,” said Lindsey Workman, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy. The company held three meet-and-greet sessions in Greene County this […] The post Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Mentor Community Recreation Center thriving as it celebrates 1-year anniversary
Ever since Mentor purchased the former Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club in late 2021, there was anticipation and excitement for what the city could do with the facility and offer to the residents. Now as the Mentor Community Recreation Center celebrates its one-year anniversary since reopening in July 2023, officials...
Stressed lawns due to heat, drought, and fungus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Moderate drought conditions continue for parts of Ohio including in counties like Madison, Pickaway, and Franklin Counties. John Glenn International Airport has seen less than a 0.5 inch of rain in three days. We are an inch below normal for the month and almost 2...
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
Riley Huge of West Geauga drafted by Athletics in 13th round of MLB Draft
From the fields of Chester Township to the diamonds at the Division I level, Riley Huge always had aspirations of pitching at the top level of baseball. He got his wish in the 2024 MLB draft. Huge, an alumni of West Geauga, had the moment all baseball players dream of...
Musical Families Compete at SNPJ Farm’s Polka Family Feud
Sun 7/21 @ 1-7PM All summer long the SNPJ Slovenian Farm in Kirtland rings with the happy sound of polka music, as special events pack its schedule. This week it’s the Polka Family Feud as members of the Likovic and Zolka families have a “squeezebox smackdown,” as they’re calling it. Ron Likovic and sons RJ and TJ and friends, will perform some lively upbeat polka music, while accordionist Bob Zolka will respond with a mix of polkas and waltzes with his son (also RJ) drumming for the Zolka Band.
Isolated Storms and a Muggy Tuesday Afternoon
CLEVELAND — Isolated storm chances for the afternoon portion of your Tuesday across NE Ohio. A strong to severe storm will be possible, with gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise, anticipate more warm and muggy conditions as highs top off in the upper 80s to around 90. A cold...
Gov. DeWine created college scholarship to keep top students in Ohio. So many accepted it, the state needed more money.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -A program Gov. Mike DeWine created to award scholarships to top high school graduates who attend college in the state, with the hopes that they’ll ultimately launch their careers in Ohio, was so successful that it needed more money before it began. The Ohio Controlling Board, a...
Cleveland Top Chef fundraiser tickets for sale, samples from James Beard Award finalists and more
CHESTERLAND, Ohio – Tickets are on sale now for the Cleveland Top Chefs fundraiser, set on Sunday, August 25 at the International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute in Chesterland. More than a dozen chefs from around Northeast Ohio will share their talents through small bites at this indoor/outdoor event....
Enjoy Christmas in July at Morton Pool
Mentor Recreation is hosting a “Christmas in July” party at Morton Pool on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The first 200 guests can enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and ice cream, courtesy of event sponsors. Games and activities are planned throughout the day including popsicles with Santa at 4:00 PM.
Controversy and debate arise from Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer’s push for huge state pension reform
Columbus, Ohio – During a recent Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) meeting, State Representative Phil Plummer presented an ambitious proposal aimed at tackling the continuous governance and financial management problems inside Ohio’s state pension systems. Plummer’s proposal seeks Ohio’s five main state pension systems to be consolidated into a single entity, a move that has sparked a debate among stakeholders and experts.
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