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Ohio’s new anti-human trafficking director commends Governor DeWine for $9 million investment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTRF) – The state of Ohio is being proactive in their fight against human trafficking with their recent hire of Kelli Cary. Cary joins the anti-trafficking task force as their director with experience in support, services and helping victims in their healing journey. “I’m excited to be in this position so that I […]
Ohio Supreme Court rules 'boneless' chicken wings can have bones
On July 25, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that chicken wings advertised as "boneless" can indeed have bones. The claim was brought to court by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat. Michael Berkheimer was dining with his wife and friends...
Why this Democratic senator is distancing himself from Harris’ campaign
While visiting the key battleground state of Ohio, CNN’s Manu Raju speaks to Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, whose seat is up for reelection, to hear his reaction to Kamala Harris’ presidency bid and question why Brown is distancing himself from the Harris campaign.
Boat seized in Ohio walleye tourney scandal goes for $82K
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor...
Florida man indicted for defrauding developers seeking construction loans
A Florida man has been indicted on charges of defrauding developers in Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Utah. David Ingram allegedly bilked developers out of millions of dollars and now faces charges of wire fraud, making false declarations on bankruptcy forms and making a false account during a bankruptcy proceeding, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Ohio
The combination of inflation and increased work-from-home opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted migration patterns across the United States, the effects of which are still being felt in 2024, according to the latest Census Bureau data. In the first year of the pandemic, migration out of densely populated, expensive cities like New York and San […]
Ohio removes 155,000 from voter rolls ahead of November's presidential election
Ohio has removed 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations from the state's voter rolls ahead of the November election, the state elections chief announced Friday.Ohio Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose said inactive voters and non-U.S. citizens were among those removed. He had directed county election directors in May to hunt through the voter rolls in an effort he says is legally mandated to remove inactive registrations."Every Ohioan, regardless of their political views, should care about accurate voter rolls," LaRose said in a statement Friday. "Diligent list maintenance helps prevent voter fraud and ensures the voice of the voters is heard on Election Day.The effort targeted people who have moved and are no longer eligible to vote at their former address, those with four consecutive years of voter inactivity, and people whose registrations don't match certain details they provided to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, such as their name, birth date, or driver's license number. LaRose said residents can fill out or update their voter registration by Oct. 7 online.
New Intel, AEP Ohio deal reveals how massive the power demand is for chip maker
AEP Ohio and Intel are asking state regulators to sign off on an agreement they've reached in which AEP will provide a load of electricity to Intel's 1,000-acre site in Licking County that is so vast it could run up to 450,000 homes. AEP Ohio will provide 500 megawatts of electricity to the...
Dr. Kube: Summer campers waking up to bats inside their tents leads to ED visit for rabies
It had been a busy July day in the Emergency Department (ED) with several patients coming in for being heat-related illnesses as well as several trauma patients injured in car accidents. The triage nurse called me to let me know that several young adults had checked in to the triage to receive prophylactic rabies vaccines as they were all exposed to rabies while at a summer camp. I briefly recalled seeing an email from the health department about this and I went to talk to the patients to get more history about what had happened. ...
Small-Town Ohio Drama As Angry Woman Rams Mazda Into Cop Car
An Ohio woman rammed a police cruiser while trying to avoid arrest in Alliance. A third party called the police on the woman for blocking them into a parking space. Facing multiple charges, she remains jailed on a $100,000 bond after the incident. The tiny town of Alliance, Ohio is...
Ohio Forecast: Sunny Skies and Highs Near 90 Degrees Today
Cleveland, OH – Ohio residents can expect mostly sunny skies today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. High pressure is building into the region, contributing to the warm and dry conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, high temperatures will range from...
Ohio and Pennsylvania: Dense Morning Fog to Clear by Mid-Morning
Pittsburgh, PA – Dense fog has developed across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania this morning, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. The US National Weather Service issued an advisory early this morning, urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads. According to the National Weather Service, the fog, locally dense...
Carnation Festival celebrates lawmen, welcomes Lamborn relative to Alliance
ALLIANCE − W. John Gross isn't known to be a man of few words. But for the briefest of moments on Saturday, the 86-year-old former FBI agent and longtime historian stood silently at an Alliance Area Senior Center lectern. He said he was shocked when he was named the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival's Grand Parade marshal during the festival's Community Luncheon. ...
How Alliance seniors reconnected amid loneliness epidemic
It's only been a few months since Shirley McMinn and Mary Wearsler rekindled their friendship, but some call the pair inseparable. Shirley and Mary grew up in the same part of Alliance, went to the same church, danced, and twirled batons as majorettes in the Alliance High School marching band.
Sky Carp edge Captains, 4-3; Bazzana scores run, makes first error
Guardians overall No. 1 draft pick Travis Bazzana was 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in the Captains’ 4-3 loss to visiting Beloit on Aug. 4. Bazzana also made a fielding error in the ninth inning that helped the Sky Carp score an insurance run. Bazzana scored...