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Ohio redistricting amendment backers: Draft ballot language would rig the election
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office is proposing loaded ballot language for a redistricting reform measure, including references to manipulating the boundaries of legislative districts and repealing constitutional protections against gerrymandering. The proposed ballot language for state Issue 1, distributed Thursday and obtained by the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, paints...
Kroger, Albertsons merger pushed by Ohio attorney general
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is pushing the federal government to allow a planned merger between two of the nation’s largest grocery store chains. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, announced plans to buy Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons in October 2022 for $24.6 billion. If allowed to go through, the merger would create a company with nearly 5,000 stories and 700,000 employees. Last month, the two announced plans to...
Debate continues on Ohio’s heartbeat act which would ban abortion after six weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The debate about whether part of the state’s Heartbeat Act, which bans abortion after six weeks, can go into effect is still underway. Back in 2022, when Roe V Wade was overturned, Ohio’s heartbeat act went into effect — banning abortions after six weeks. It was quickly taken to court and […]
Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
FirstEnergy makes deal with Ohio Attorney General's office, Bernie Moreno's text messages, JD Vance's past startup troubles, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail. Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk...
Madison school board approves raises for administrators, classified staff
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools board of education approved pay raises for Supt. Rob Peterson, Treasurer Bradd Stevens and non-teaching staff during a special meeting Wednesday night. The board of education voted unanimously to approve a 2-percent base salary increase for Peterson for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026...
County’s College Now scholarship program boasts over 70% success rate
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Nearing high school graduation in 2016, Carolyn Rodriguez assumed she would immediately enter the workforce, but a conversation with an adviser for the College Now Greater Cleveland program set her down a different path – toward a college degree and now career with the program.
Cleveland extends deadline until Aug. 28 for home repair lottery
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland homeowners now have two more weeks to submit their names for a chance at winning the city’s home-repair lottery. City Hall on Thursday moved back the deadline from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28 so Clevelanders who were without power after last week’s storm would have more time to apply.
An organization’s goal to bring more movies to Cleveland | Cleveland 19 News
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – For weeks, the filming of the movie Superman took over downtown Cleveland, and the organization Greater Cleveland Film Commission is working to continue growing the industry in Northeast Ohio. So this year, we’ve already had 80 million in production that’s been spent here already,” said...
MetroHealth Seeks Community Input to Revitalize "Hospital in a Park" Project Amid Reassessment and Financial Challenges in Cleveland
In a concerted effort to mend community relations, MetroHealth System actively seeks feedback from local leaders and staff as it propels forward with its "hospital in a park" concept. At a recent gathering with cleveland.com's journalists, the health organization emphasized this community-focused approach after facing disapproval for former CEO Airica Steed's decision to reduce public green space in the project without prior community consent. The hospital's plan, beginning with the 2022 opening of the Glick Center, now hangs in a moment of reassessment as it contemplates how to continue amidst financial setbacks and leadership upheavals. cleveland.com reported on these developments.
Glenville and East Cleveland Family Fun and Safety Day: A community’s stand against human trafficking
Pattison Park was buzzing with the sounds of children playing, food sizzling on the grill, and raffle winners excitedly claiming their prizes. The second annual Summer Safety Family Fun Day, a joint effort of Glenville and East Cleveland, brought together over 400 residents for a day of education, entertainment and community. Organized by Strong Hands United, the event aimed to raise awareness about human trafficking and provide resources to families.
Cleveland Guardians announcer slammed for ‘disgusting’ remark on live broadcast during ‘tasteless’ home run call
A CLEVELAND Guardians broadcaster has gotten hit with criticism for a comment on live television during a home run call. The sequence occurred after the deciding factor in the Guardians‘ 2-1 home victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The two MLB squads were tied 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning when […]
Northeast Ohio road construction: New detours and delays keep popping up
CLEVELAND, Ohio — We’re well into the road construction season in Northeast Ohio but there are still new detours and delays popping up on area roadways. The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its latest list of new impacts the region’s drivers can expect over the next few weeks.
Woman hits $2 million prize on Ohio Lottery scratch-off game: Here's where she bought the winning ticket
LORAIN, Ohio — We have a big lottery winner in Northeast Ohio as Mary Caudill of Lorain recently hit the top prize worth $2 million on the Maximum Millions scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery says Caudill won the annuity prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years, which totals...
Should students be drug tested? Many Ohio districts have policies for middle, high school students
Should students be drug tested? Many school districts in Ohio already have drug-testing policies in place for student athletes, typically involving at least one scheduled drug test a year, along with random drug tests throughout the year. Strongsville City School District will be implementing a new policy this year, for...
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