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Ohio GOP legislator could be disqualified under law used to target trans candidates
Watch a previous NBC4 report on Ohio’s name-change law in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Republican running to keep his Ohio House seat could be kicked off the ballot by a state law that also disqualified a transgender candidate for omitting their former legal name. The Mahoning County Board of Elections […]
New study finds record number of jobs in Ohio, but disparities continue
A new analysis of the working world in Ohio credited federal investment and wage improvement with record job numbers in the state, but said barriers still exist for some workers. Findings from the “State of Working Ohio” report by Policy Matters Ohio showed better recovery compared with previous post-recession times, and the thinktank said the […]
Ohio has mandated schools follow the science of reading. Many southeast Ohio schools were one step ahead
JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Sommer McCorkle knew early on that her son was behind in reading. “We had been working with a tutor, and I was working with him at home,” McCorkle recalled. As a curriculum director, she knew the importance of the upcoming third grade reading test. She wanted her son to do well.
Hungarian Festival returns to Parma: Sun Postings
PARMA, Ohio -- Hungarian culture will come alive at Ohio’s largest Hungarian festival. The one-day event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 1) at German Central Park. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
State Senate candidate back in race after previously dropping out
After previously withdrawing from the Ohio state Senate race, Paloma De La Fuente has announced she is “ready to fight.” On Monday, the 19-year-old candidate from Perrysburg posted on the social media app X, formerly known as Twitter, that she made changes to her leadership and campaign method. “I am confident that I have found the way I can best tackle the area that makes up my district; revamp my efforts; and win this race,” the post said. She posted earlier this month that she was dropping out of the race to prioritize the health of her family.
Hypocrisy? In 2022 Mike DeWine favored ousting lawmakers from legislative mapmaking. Now, he says the opposite. Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine said multiple times during his last campaign for governor that politicians should be removed from the process of redistricting. But he’s raising money to defeat a ballot measure that would do just that. We’re talking about DeWine and Republicans’ push to defeat Citizens...
Congressman tours Discount Drug Mart store and pharmacy
PARMA, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's seventh district toured Discount Drug Mart's store and pharmacy in this city south of Cleveland. Miller spoke with pharmacist Jackson Gilbride and pharmacy supervisor Bill Martin. He also met with Discount Drug Mart government and public affairs director Steve Ferris.
National Dog Day: Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces adult dog adoption fees to $20
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- Are you hoping to celebrate National Dog Day by adopting a new pup? Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter has reduced adoption fees for adult dogs to only $20 through Sept. 1. All available and lost pets can be viewed here. Adoptions include spay/neuter services, vaccinations, a 2024...
North Royalton School District finds buyer for former Albion Elementary property
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio -- A Medina attorney who represents real estate developers is helping one of his clients purchase the former Albion Elementary School property on Albion Road. Phillip A. Helon, through his company West Market Business Services, is the registered agent for GreyFoxRE LLC, a limited liability company his...
Euclid bar on the verge of being shut down; deemed a nuisance and safety hazard
Euclid City Council recently voted to object to a liquor license renewal for Boozerz Sports Bar and Grille due to more than a dozen instances where police were called in reference to the business.
Rural King gun thieves get probation; May 2023 theft from still still unsolved
ELYRIA — Two defendants charged with stealing a gun from the Rural King in Carlisle Township in March 2023 have been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to felony charges. A second break-in and theft of a "substantial" amount of guns and ammunition almost six weeks later from the...
Facebook settlement checks are delayed. When will you get paid?
A massive class action settlement against Facebook – with a settlement fund of $725 million – was given final approval in court last year, but appeals and legal proceedings have delayed payments from going out.
Teen arrested after allegedly leading Parma police on chase involving stolen Hyundai
PARMA, Ohio — A teen has been arrested after allegedly leading Parma police on a chase that ended in Cleveland and involved a stolen vehicle. The incident began on Friday, Aug. 23, at around 1:45 a.m., when officers received a notification from a license plate reader that a stolen Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on Brookpark Road near West 130th Street.
Cleveland Metroparks to host free 18th century festival at Brecksville Reservation
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- Cleveland Metroparks invites the public to step back in time at its FallFest event, an 18th century festival where attendees can immerse themselves in the ways of the past through hands-on activities and demonstrations. The event takes place Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...
RTA bus involved in accident on Cleveland’s East Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An RTA bus was involved in an accident with a car on the city’s East side Tuesday morning. The crash happened just before 11 a.m. at East 102nd Street and Euclid Avenue. One person was transported to Cleveland Clinic and others were transported to University...
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