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FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Queen City LPGA Tournament Is Happening In Ohio's Largest Playground
MAINEVILLE, OH -- With the Cincinnati Open just wrapping up at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, it just seems natural, as Ohio's Largest Playground, that the third annual Queen City LPGA Tournament will also be played here in Warren County. Sponsored by Kroger and P&G, this year's tournament...
See who will appear on the Ohio ballot this November
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has confirmed the statewide candidates that will appear on November’s ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared the list of candidates that have met the requirements to appear on the Ohio ballot this November. For President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: *The designation […]
Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes. “Somebody’s got to step up and somebody’s got to be concerned about these seniors, about disabled, about these people losing their homes,” Ohio homeowner Pastor Frederick V. LaMarr said. It is an issue that several lawmakers […]
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Rare bird spotted in Ohio, third rare species since 2020
Over the last several years, quite a few different bird species have decided to make a home in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Division of Wildlife reported on Facebook that black-bellied whistling ducks were spotted with ducklings at a wildlife area in Wayne County, northwest of Tuscarawas County. The Columbus Dispatch confirmed that the same […]
Dr Amy Acton guest at local Democratic picnic, says she ‘strongly’ considers running for Ohio governor
Several special guests made an appearance at the Mahoning County Democratic Party's annual picnic and family fun night Friday at the Maronite Center's Recreation Pavillion.
Yost wants Supreme Court to stop emissions regulations
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is joining the fight to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from increasing restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Yost filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to pause a federal rule that forces states and power plants to comply with what he calls unrealistic and unlawful regulations aimed at air pollution. There are four coal-fired power plants in...
Huge EV battery recycling facility comes online in Ohio
Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded lithium-ion battery processing plant, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. On Thursday,...
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