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Ohio ranked as the No. 9 state for the most student loan debt in the country
Nearly 8,000 Ohioans had their student debt erased in February 2024, which was good news for those saddled with loan payments. Despite that, Ohio ranks ninth in the country for the most student debt, according to a July 31 study from personal finance site WalletHub. The ranking compared all 50 states' average student...
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 […]
Leesburg Historical Society hosts cookout
The Leesburg Historical Society hosted its fourth Annual Judy Mason Memorial Cookout on June 14, 2020, and met its fundraising goal of $2500 to receive this Modern Woodmen matching funds contribution. All proceeds will go toward the interior renovation of the Leesburg B&O Railroad Depot. Modern Woodmen Rep, Dan Mayo...
$150,000 Powerball ticket sold at classic Cincinnati corner store
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A winning Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold at an old-fashioned corner store in Cincinnati. The winning ticket was almost perfect, with four of five matching numbers in addition to a matching Powerball and Power Play. The first four matches plus the Powerball alone adds up to $50,000, and the Power Play added another $100,000.
Happ launches 2-run homer and Cubs pound out 17 hits in 13-4 rout of Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Ian Happ launched a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs banged out nine doubles among their 17 hits in routing the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. Seiya Suzuki, Patrick Wisdom and Pete Crow-Armstrong each had a two-run double. Nico Hoerner, Christian...
‘Love at first site,’ Ohio couple celebrates 75 Years of love and togetherness
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A Belmont County couple is about to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Mary and Mark D’Ambrosia have four children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. And they still remember the day they met. The D’Ambrosias still sit close to each other. They love to talk about how they met, and they […]
See Ja'Marr Chase's funny reaction to Joe Burrow getting fridge in updated locker room
The Cincinnati Bengals unveiled their newly renovated locker room Tuesday, and quarterback Joe Burrow is getting some special treatment. According to the Bengals' website, they unveiled a modernized locker room that features a "best-in-class working environment," complete with new lockers, upgraded restrooms and an open design with higher ceilings. The team took a tour of the new facility, which garnered positive reactions from Burrow and other players. ...
Ohio historical society settles with golf club to take back World Heritage tribal site
COLUMBUS, Ohio — (AP) — Ohio’s historical society announced a deal Thursday that will allow it to take control of an ancient ceremonial and burial earthworks site located on the site of a golf course, ending years of litigation. Ohio History Connection will pay Moundbuilders Country Club...
$2.7 million in H2Ohio grants for road salt management awarded to Ohio communities
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Washington Township is among 52 communities in Ohio receiving grant funding for upgrades to road salt equipment. This is the second round of grant funding awarded in the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant Program. Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday $2.7 million in grants will be awarded.
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