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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. ...
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 […]
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.
Northern Ohio Faces Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Along U.S. 30
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio residents should prepare for potentially severe weather as strong thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon, continuing into the evening. According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, a cold front moving into the area will likely trigger isolated to scattered strong to...
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.
Annual Ohio Veterans Conference offers resources and networking to those who served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Veterans Conference, which is organized by the Department of Veterans Services, took place on Saturday at Ohio State University. Veterans from all branches and eras of the military were welcome. They were invited to learn about different resources offered to them, meet fellow...
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...
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...
Farmers markets feature produce, specialty goods, activities
Farmers markets feature produce, specialty goods, family activities. The following directory includes markets in Trumbull and Mahoning counties and western Pennsylvania. To submit updates, corrections and suggestions, email in**@me**********.net. Twice-weekly. Four Seasons Flea & Farm Market. 3000 McCartney Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-5050. Large market (indoor and outdoor) offers fresh produce,...
'It isn't needed anymore.' Stark County CIC will dissolve and redistribute its assets
Stark County is dissolving a little-used economic development tool. The Community Improvement Corporation will cease operations and distribute its assets to the Stark County Port Authority. The nonprofit corporation...
‘Hands up!’ YPD arrests chase suspect holding a sub sandwich
A man who seemed intent on eating a submarine sandwich as he was being chased by Youngstown Police faces several charges. Police watching for speeders Saturday along the Himrod Expressway say they raced after a Dodge Charger clocked at 93 miles per hour in a 50-mph zone. The pursuit led...