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Ohio Governor declares state of emergency for several counties following Debby’s destruction
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (D) declared a state of emergency for multiple counties on Saturday, after storm Debby moved through and damaged the Northeastern part of the state last week. “This declaration of a state of emergency will give the state the ability to give these communities expedited assistance. At...
Roll it up into one: What you need to know about new legal marijuana sales in Ohio
CINCINNATI (WKRC/AP) - Recreational marijuana sales began across Ohio on Tuesday when the state issued its first operating certificates. Nearly 100 medical marijuana dispensaries were able to begin sales immediately, according to the Division of Cannabis Control. The new law allows adults 21 and over to buy and possess up...
App launching in Ohio looks to reduce restaurant food waste
An app that looks to reduce food waste at local restaurants officially launches in Ohio next week. “What we do is we connect businesses who have food directly to consumers,” said Too Good To Go spokeswoman Sarah Soteroff. Customers use the app to buy reduced-price “Surprise Bags” of leftover...
Ohio spending another $63M to knock down buildings
(The Center Square) – Nearly 1,300 more buildings across the state will be torn down as Ohio continues to spend taxpayer money on grants it says will spur economic development. The new projects in nine counties will cost $67.3 million and cover 1,277 vacant, dilapidated buildings – all part of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program that has spent more than $200 million on nearly 5,000 projects in all 88 counties since it began in 2021. ...
DeWine defends record with Ohio legislature despite inaction in several areas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine is defending his record with the Ohio General Assembly, despite multiple calls to action that have yet to be taken up. “Under our system of government, we have a legislative branch as well as an executive branch hand judicial branch,” he said. “Each one has a role and […]
Authorities suspect arson after four Southern Ohio churches burn down
Ohio (WCHS) — A rash of church fires in Southern Ohio has church members asking 'why?' and investigators ruling them as arson. Four churches in the have been destroyed by fire, with three taking place since May. The four churches targeted include Kokeen Enterpise Baptist Church, Flag Springs Methodist...
Ohio bill allowing care facility cameras now ‘worthless,’ advocates say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A bill named after a woman with developmental disabilities who had her throat slit at an Ohio care facility has been amended by legislators, with disability advocates calling the new version “worthless.” House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law, was introduced in the Ohio House in March. If passed, Lauren’s Law […]
Man dead after five hour standoff with police near Ohio State’s south campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police have identified a man who died after a barricade standoff that went on all of Sunday morning near Ohio State’s south campus. Around 8 a.m., Columbus police responded to reports of a burglary in progress at the 1500 block of Worthington Street in the University District, with dispatchers saying shots […]
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