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Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry's claims that it's environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Cedar Point Embroiled in New Amusement Park Scandal, Stern News Confirmed
Cedar Point officials have come forward, addressing concerning news following a series of scandalous incidents at the park. Cedar Point, the popular amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has been embroiled in a series of unfortunate incidents, making headlines across the United States and gaining unwanted attention from activist groups. Perhaps...
Twisted Metal derby draws big crowd
OAK HARBOR - The stands were filled Friday night for the biggest night of the fair. It was standing-room-only at the Ottawa County Fair last week as crowds gathered at the Twisted Metal Demolition Derby. There were eight heats of destruction, including a kids Power Wheels demolition derby before the adult went at...
Huckabee applauds JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, says inexperience is ‘good’
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) lauded former President Trump’s decision to pick Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), noting that his inexperience in elected office is “good.” “When people say JD Vance hasn’t been in office that long … good,” Huckabee said Saturday in an interview with NewsNation’s Hena Doba. “The longer people stay in a…
10 most expensive homes sold in Elyria, July 15-21
A house that sold for $335,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Elyria in the past week. In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $178,663. The average price per square foot ended up at $132.
Women-owned cannabis company in Cleveland overcomes challenges
CLEVELAND — The first Black women-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration is right here in Cleveland. Seven years ago, Ariane Kirkpatrick entered into an industry few women have chosen -- cannabis. "We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being black and...
Sweets & Geeks expanding with new Great Northern Mall location
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Candy lovers and diehard gamers are celebrating the sweet news. That’s right, Medina’s popular Sweets & Geeks announced a second location coming to Great Northern Mall. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
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