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Tracking the money on future recreational marijuana sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales have not officially started yet in Ohio months after voters passed a measure for adult-use sales. Right now, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has issued 34 facilities a certificate of operation and nearly 200 more have a provisional license. When sales begin, they will, of course, be taxed.
Shoppers take advantage of the first day of Ohio sales tax holiday
Many shoppers at Franklin Park Mall took advantage of the first day of Ohio’s sales tax holiday on Tuesday to see savings on their purchases. Since 2015, Ohio has set aside a few days in August for consumers to buy certain items with no sales tax to help families buy clothing, supplies, and other goods for the coming school year. This year, the sales tax holiday spans 10 days, from Tuesday until Aug. 8. More items that are unrelated to school supplies are now eligible. The sales tax holiday is for all tangible personal property valuing $500 or less, excluding watercraft or outboard motors, vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vapor products, or item that contain marijuana.
Ohio Treasurer discusses homebuyer program
TROY — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague stopped by the Miami County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 25, to discuss the Ohio Homebuyer Program. “Thank you for your service to the great county of Miami,” Sprague said to the commissioners. “Many people in our state are struggling to be able to afford to buy a house right now and the reasons for that are manyfold.”
Ohio Right to Life’s chief executive announces departure, saying ‘circumstances’ hindered work
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The CEO of Ohio Right to Life, the state’s most influential anti-abortion organization, announced he is resigning after about two years. Peter Range described the work as his dream job and characterized his departure as “walking away,” but when contacted on Tuesday, declined to share more details about why he has left.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local controversies in Ohio’s Chillicothe.
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
Officials progressing with Austin Master clean up in Martins Ferry
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — For the past few years, the city of Martins Ferry has been dealing with the effects of environmental violations from improper disposal by Austin Master Services. The city, tasked with clean-up, is working through the lengthy process. In May, Austin Master Services was found in...
Zanesville bar owners take a wait-and-see approach to proposed training requirement
ZANESVILLE − Ohio legislators are asking who is responsible for the wellbeing and safety of patrons, staff and the public if someone leaves a bar intoxicated. Is it the bar? Or is it the personal responsibility of the adult to act safely if they’re intoxicated? ...