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Anti-gerrymandering campaign drawing big cash from inside, outside Ohio
COLUMBUS — The massive effort to dramatically change how Ohio redraws congressional and legislative districts raked in a whopping $23 million during the first half of this year and spent every dollar to qualify for the ballot and lock up advertising time. And as the opposition has frequently predicted, it is drawing millions from national organizations from outside Ohio. The largest single check, $6 million, was cut by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a left-leaning, Washington-based non-profit “dark money” corporation. Article IV, a Virginia-based non-profit corporation, gave just under $3 million; the Tides Foundation, of San Francisco, $2 million; the Our American Future Foundation, of Washington, just under $2.5 million; the Movement Voter Project, of Massachusetts, just over $1 million; and the National Education Association, of Washington, $1 million. From within the state, the Ohio Education Association has given $1.55 million and the Ohio Progressive Collaboration, $1.5 million.
More voter rolls updated Ohio
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed county election officials Thursday to remove another 499 noncitizens registered to vote from the state’s voter rolls. The move is the latest part of a multi-phase, comprehensive audit of the state’s voter registration database ahead of the November general election. "I swore an oath to uphold the constitution of our state, and that document clearly states that only United...
Here's what is NOT included during Ohio's tax-free week
OHIO, USA — It’s time to save on Back To Class shopping and this year, the deals are going even further. Instead of happening on a single weekend, the sales tax break has expanded to 10 days lasting from Tuesday, July 30 through Thursday, Aug. 8. The sales...
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Woman Tricked Into Undressing On FaceTime After Phone Scam
An Ohio woman fell victim to an unusual scam and lost nearly $6,000 after the criminals convinced her to strip down on camera - and it all started with a phone call from who she thought was her bank. ©2024 Cox Media Group.
When does fall semester start? Here's when Ohio colleges head back to campus
Thousands of Ohio college students will soon return to campus for fall semester. Most colleges and universities in Ohio begin fall semester in the latter half of August, with move-in dates and welcome week activities in the days leading up to the first day of classes. ...
32 things to do in Northeast Ohio this weekend and beyond
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Get fired up for a huge weekend of major events across Northeast Ohio. In addition to one of the four largest spectacles in professional wrestling’s yearly calendar taking place in Cleveland, the NFL’s Hall of Fame induction ceremonies culminate down in Canton. There’s plenty of...
Countdown to voting: Here are key dates to know before the Nov. 5 presidential election
Those who want to vote in the November presidential election only have about two months left to register. The registration deadline is the day before early and absentee voting begin in Ohio. More: Are you one of nearly 4,000 Akron residents who will be dropped from voter rolls July 22? ...
Licking County football teams get physical thanks to acclimation days
PATASKALA — A few days off earlier this week were a reward for Licking Heights football players with perfect summer attendance. The pads, however, began popping Thursday morning on football practice fields across Ohio. ...
Transient Pattern Change Promises Rain, Then Heat Returns
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Low pressure pushing across the northern Plains will edge into the Ohio Valley and finally bring everyone rain late this week. Before then, expect a couple of brief downpours and thunder rumbles west of Lewisburg between 8-11 a.m., then lots of sun. A cool outflow produced from the storms in Illinois will set the stage for new storm development in Ohio later today. Two or three of those storms will push towards Route 19 this evening and then dissipate.
2024 high school football: Top games to watch each week during season
The high school football slate is shaping up to make for some memorable Friday nights this fall in northwest Ohio. Here's a look at (potentially) the best games each week of the 2024 season. WEEK 1 (Aug. 23) ■ Southview at Northview: In the battle of Sylvania, the rivals clash in the opener for the second straight season. The Cougars, who won the inaugural Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title in 2023, defeated the Wildcats 34-0 at home last season. Southview holds a 28-17-1 lead in the annual Crosstown Classic. A renovated Cats Stadium makes its debut, featuring new seating areas, a new press box, and and the installation of an all-weather track.
26th Annual Pork Rib-Off Attracts Ohio BBQ Competitors
After earning the highest votes for both rib and pulled pork this year, the team from Ale Yeah BBQ, Delaware, Ohio, (center) took top honors in both categories. Judges shown include Adam Heffron, Executive Director, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair; Rep. Bob Peterson; Representative; Tony Dowdy, Area Director of Retail Operations, Giant Eagle; and Jeff Reese, Marketing Specialist, Ohio Ag Net. Also joining was Cheryl Day, executive vice president of Ohio Pork Council.
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