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Fired UMADAOP workers want paid; director says delays in funding the issue
Jul. 16—LIMA — A former employee of the Lima Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs (UMADAOP) said he did not mind his termination, but was disappointed to not receive pay he said he was owed for up to 160 hours of work. Thomas Terry, along with two other fired employees, reached out to Lima city councilman Derry Glenn for help with the issue, which UMADAOP executive ...
Going with the flow: Municipalities' work never done with water infrastructure
Jul. 16—LIMA — It is a fundamental necessity for life itself, and in the developed world, it is largely available through a simple twist of the wrist at the facuet. While people in more remote, rural areas rely on wells for their drinking water, ensuring clean, drinkable water for those connected to municipal water systems is a multi-million dollar endeavor every year for those municipalities, ...
Ohio medical marijuana users say prices too high. Will recreational program change that?
When recreational marijuana sales begin in Ohio by Sept. 7, the state’s medical marijuana program will continue. But some patients say they're already shelling out more money to treat their ailments while facing a decline in product availability. ...
This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed
The seven-day epic is over. And, having validated signatures on petitions for the Franklin County Board of Elections for a week, I can say that several things stood out. First, it seems pretty likely that Ohioans will have a chance to vote for redistricting reform in November. Most of my week was filled with validating […] The post This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Groundbreaking date set for first Buc-ee's in Ohio
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Buc-ee's is about to break ground in Ohio for the very first time. The state's first Buc-ee's is set for its official groundbreaking on Aug. 8, according to Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore. The store will be located at the intersection of state Route 235...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
Ohio lawmakers could require state-approved training for anyone who serves alcohol
COSHOCTON − A new law being considered by Ohio legislators could change the responsibility restaurants and bars have for customers consuming alcohol at their establishments. And at least one local establishment is on board. House Bill 504 would require state-approved training for all liquor permit holders and their employees, as reported by the...
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Alger First United Methodist Church Hosting Free Monthly Meal on July 24th
The Alger First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Monthly Meal on Wednesday, July 24th. The meal will be served from 4:30pm until 6:00pm that day at the Community Outreach Center, 305 North Main Street in Alger. You can dine in or carry out, and deliveries can be requested by...
Join the Fun: Plenty of Booth Space Still Available for Ada’s 38th Harvest and Herb Festival
Are you a vendor, crafter, baker, or just want to promote your business? There is still plenty of booth space available for the 38th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. The event will be held on Main Street in Ada on Saturday, September 21st from 9am until 4pm. A...
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