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Lima man found guilty of drug possession
Aug. 20—LIMA — A jury in the Allen County Common Pleas Court found a Lima man guilty of drug possession Tuesday. The jury returned guilty verdicts for Marcus McLellan on aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; possession of cocaine, a third-degree felony; and possession of heroin, a fourth-degree felony. They also found he possessed between 5 and 50 times the bulk amount of ...
Rite Aid plans to shutter all but 4 stores in Ohio by the end of September
CLEVELAND — Rite Aid will be closing all but four of its stores in Ohio by the end of September amid its recovery from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the pharmacy chain confirmed to 3News on Wednesday. In addition, all Rite Aid stores in Michigan will be shuttered by the end...
Lima council discusses water rates
Aug. 19—LIMA — Lima director of utilities Mike Caprella said a minimal increase to water rates is normal every year. But Lima City Council approved a communication for an adjustment in rates to increase along those lines over the next three years Monday night. "We have a water plant we have to support that pumps water 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we have to pay the unionized ...
More than $150M going to broadband expansion in Ohio
(The Center Square) – Ohio plans to spend $150 million in taxpayer money to expand broadband access across the state, including in seven Appalachian counties, one of which was classified at-risk recently by the Appalachian Regional Commission. The state announced Wednesday that $94.5 million will go to 23 counties as part of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Broadband Expansion Authority authorized Broadband Ohio to give enough money to Time Warner Cable Midwest and Brightspeed for six projects in the 23 counties. ...
Ohio Democrats descend on Chicago
This week, it's the Democrats' turn to hold a big party next to Lake Michigan. Ohio elected officials and delegates are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, roughly a month after Republicans had their convention in Milwaukee. Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris − the first Black and South...
Ohio Schools Combat Costly 'Swatting' Threats as New Academic Year Begins
As the new school year commences in Ohio, superintendents and students alike brace for the promise of education and the peril of an emerging disruptive threat, swatting. According to a report shared by CW Columbus, these hoax calls, a severe disturbance, and a hefty financial burden cost Ohio taxpayers over $17 million in the previous year. As numbers reveal, the impact touched the lives of approximately 391,000 students nationwide.
Purple Raiders Picked Third in OAC Volleyball Coaches Preseason Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Mount Union women's volleyball was picked to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference coaches preseason Poll and received a first place vote as it was released on Wednesday morning. The Purple Raiders bring back their top five hitters including 95% of their kills led by...
Hype isn’t dying around Ohio recreational marijuana, sales data shows
View a previous report from the launch of recreational sales in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio dispensaries are raking in cash from recreational marijuana, and although it doesn’t compare to medical sales’ running total, regulators’ data shows the new business is gaining on it. Since Aug. 6 effectively became the official […]
Ohio high school football is here: Week 1 OHSAA schedule for Columbus area
The 2024 high school football season has arrived. Week 1 kicks off around the state Thursday, but the first central Ohio games are Friday. Highlights include: Stephen Ayers' first game as Beechcroft coach; three-time defending Division I state champion Lakewood St. Edward visiting Pickerington North; Division V power Harvest Prep taking on Pickerington Central; and rivalry showdowns between Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy and Westerville North and Westerville Central. ...
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