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Ohio school district's transgender anti-bullying policy upheld by appeals court
(Reuters) - A divided U.S. appeals court upheld the right of a central Ohio school district to enforce policies against the bullying of transgender students, rejecting an effort by a conservative parents group to block enforcement.
Here’s how much Mahoning Valley arts organizations will receive from Ohio Arts Council
Donna Collins is the executive director of the Ohio Arts Council. According to Collins, the OAC board approved 935 grants to Ohio arts organizations. It’s a total of $22,704,702, the largest single round of grant awards distributed to OAC funding applicants in the agency’s history, according to Collins.
Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear, but groups working to bring inclusion
Two Columbus documentary film makers interviewed more than 50 people who once frequented Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar. They found a common theme among many of the patrons. As the many of the patrons age, they've started to lose the sense of community they once found at the bar. Evidence shows...
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
Heat Advisory and Severe Weather Risks both in the forecast Tuesday
**LEVEL 1/5 SEVERE WEATHER RISK IN EFFECT TUESDAY**. A touch of rain will be in the forecast for far northern Sand Mountain this morning but the true stormy weather threat comes into the forecast shortly after lunchtime today and remains overhead, east of I-65, through dinnertime. Rain and storm coverage won't be especially widespread, however the atmosphere is primed to allow any storms that do form to be on the strong to severe side of things.
Ohio man arrested for going through cars in Plainfield parking lot
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An Ohio man was arrested in Plainfield on Sunday evening for going through cars in a parking lot. Shane Hansen, 33, was allegedly digging through vehicles in the parking lot of J&M Performance and Repair at around 5 p.m.. Hansen fled the area on foot once security alarms were activated. A […]
Princeton Health Care Center announces passing of beloved staff member
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Princeton Health Care Center shared the news last week of a beloved staff member’s passing. 25-year-old Sarah Smith was a resident of the Princeton area and was a loving mother to her 6-year-old daughter. Her compassionate demeanor and charismatic nature were among the Mercer County resident’s most notable qualities according to […]
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]