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Inflation Reduction Act grant gives landfill solar a boost in Ohio
Ohio clean energy projects under an Inflation Reduction Act grant announced last month show how solar sited on closed landfills can reduce greenhouse gases, improve resilience and provide funding for other environmental goals. Part of the $129.4 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will add 28 megawatts of...
Ohio Valley Faces Severe Thunderstorms and High Heat Today
Wilmington, OH – Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for the Ohio Valley today, with the greatest potential for severe weather occurring from 4 PM to 10 PM. Damaging winds are the primary threat, with some storms also potentially producing hail and heavy rainfall. According to the US National Weather Service...
FirstEnergy expects to pay $119.5M to resolve ongoing investigations into HB6 bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy Corp. indicated Tuesday it expects to soon pay nearly $120 million in total to resolve pending federal and state investigations into the company’s role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, the largest such scheme in Ohio history. FirstEnergy stated in its latest quarterly report to...
JD Vance child comments, Kamala Harris's expected effect on Ohio voter turnout, a new bipartisan election trust group, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the July 31, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues, the word of the day is "VOTE." Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. take us through lots of important voter information, from key dates you need to know, scams to avoid, and what ID is required at the polls, to what your elected officials are saying about the power of your vote, and why neither Senate candidate got the vote of approval from the Fraternal Order of Police this year.
Nancy Muller Celebrates Her 10th Year Competing at the AKC National Obedience Championship
Nancy Muller and her toy breeds are no newcomers to the AKC National Obedience Championship. This year marks Muller and her toy breeds’ tenth run for top scores at the prestigious performance event. This year, she competed with 9-year-old Papillon “Mickey” and 5-year-old Chihuahua “Bonnie,” and brought along her senior Papillon “Molly,” who also used to compete in obedience.
Massie girls third, Hurricane 11th at Adam Sharp Invitational
GREENFIELD — Clinton-Massie finished third Thursday in the Adam Sharp Invitational girls golf tournament at Buckeye Hills Golf Club. The Falcons had a 188 team total while Westfall easily won the tournament with a 151 score. Individually, Paige Weiss of Westfall was medalist with a 5-under par 30 while...
Proposed 1,200-home development in Union Twp. raises infrastructure concerns
WILMINGTON — In a meeting held on Wednesday morning, the Clinton County Commissioners discussed various infrastructure concerns related to a proposed 1,200-house development in Union Township, off State Route 22 and 3. The meeting was attended by Larry Roberts and Grant Webb, who sought the commissioners’ opinions on water,...
Commissioners discuss courthouse renovation plans with architects
WILMINGTON — This week, the Clinton County Commissioners continued their discussion with architects Nestor Melnyk and Allen Williams from MSA Design, based in Cincinnati, to refine the renovation plans for the historic Clinton County Courthouse. This session focused on the pricing structure and the phased approach for the renovation...
South Street Suites opens new building
South Street Suites proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new building, designed to host suites for small local businesses, with an open house event on Saturday, July 27. The event, held at 36 ½ N. South St. in downtown Wilmington, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony in collaboration with the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, according to a news release.
Elks #797 donates to Stillwater Stables
The Elks #797 Lodge of Wilmington recently donated through its Spreading Antlers charity fund to Stillwater Stables. Stillwater Stables has been a non-profit since 2008 and specializes in working with at-risk children, ages 6-18, and their families. The organization mostly does one-on-one mentorship sessions where life skills, developmental assets, and academic lessons are experienced through equine-assisted learning.
Sherrod Brown dominates GOP challenger with likely voters in Trump-won district: Poll
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is leading his challenger by double-digits in a district former President Donald Trump won in 2020. A Noble Predictive Insights poll conducted for Inside Elections surveyed 435 likely voters in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, with a margin of error of +/- 4.7%. The poll found that Brown led his Republican challenger, entrepreneur […]
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
Kendricks to make WCH home
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The new “Stately Kendrick Manor” is coming to Washington Court House. That’s the name Bob and Dr. Mary Jo Kendrick called their Bexley home before making the decision to relocate. ABC-6 television station in Columbus has been home to Bob Kendrick for...
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