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Young racers from across the country preparing to compete in 86th All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — Race week for the FirstEnergy 86th All-American Soap Box Derby world championships is officially underway in Akron. The Parade of Champions, where hundreds of young people between the ages of 7 and 20 marched down Main Street to the opening ceremonies in Cascade Park, took place Monday afternoon.
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
Ohio Veterans Conference coming to Ohio Union to connect those who have served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Union is a place to unite. There’s a sense of community. It’s the perfect location for the 2024 Ohio Veterans Conference, happening on Aug. 3. “There’s a closeness of just being together with somebody who understands what you have been through,”...
What Ohio's supersized tax holiday will cost the state in revenue
Ohio has set aside $750 million to cover the lost tax tax revenue expected from the expanded sales tax holiday that will start this month. The $750 million is far greater than the $20 million or so that the state typically lost from the prior, smaller three-day holidays. Those events were geared mostly to helping parents buy clothes and school supplies ahead of the start of the school year.
Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success
Solar developers are hoping that listening to local communities in Ohio early in the design stage will boost their chances for success before state regulators. “We are really invested in and committed to being good neighbors,” said Lindsey Workman, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy. The company held three meet-and-greet sessions in Greene County this […] The post Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gov. DeWine created college scholarship to keep top students in Ohio. So many accepted it, the state needed more money.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -A program Gov. Mike DeWine created to award scholarships to top high school graduates who attend college in the state, with the hopes that they’ll ultimately launch their careers in Ohio, was so successful that it needed more money before it began. The Ohio Controlling Board, a...
Controversy and debate arise from Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer’s push for huge state pension reform
Columbus, Ohio – During a recent Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) meeting, State Representative Phil Plummer presented an ambitious proposal aimed at tackling the continuous governance and financial management problems inside Ohio’s state pension systems. Plummer’s proposal seeks Ohio’s five main state pension systems to be consolidated into a single entity, a move that has sparked a debate among stakeholders and experts.
Aurora home with wine cellar, tasting room and 'vineyard views' sells for $700K. See inside
Eight properties sold for more than $500,000 in Portage County during the week of May 13, 2024. One property on Tallmadge Road in Kent sold for $800,000. Here is a list of the properties, and their sale prices: ...
UPDATE: One person dies after 'agent-involved' FBI shooting in Carroll County
UNION TWP. ‒ An FBI agent was involved in a shooting on Monday in Carroll County that resulted in the death of one person. In an emailed statement, FBI spokeswoman Susan Licate said the agency is reviewing the shooting that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Monday in Carrollton. ...
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