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Ohio contractor sued for scamming local storm damage victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Columbus storm-chasing contractor accused of scamming local homeowners who are recovering from storm damages. The lawsuit alleges Liberty Restoration and its owner, Josh Basinger of Hilliard, violated portions of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and Home Solicitation Sales Act. This is not […]
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
The Ohio Country Episode 7: Tecumseh's legacy
At the end of the 1700s, a confederation of Shawnee, Miami, Wyandotte, and other nations trounced two American generals in two years. In response, American leaders on the East Coast sent the controversial General “Mad” Anthony Wayne to The Ohio Country. His military campaign took three years, and...
‘If they wanted to fix it, they could’: State lawmakers could help residents struggling with rising property taxes – but likely won’t
Cuyahoga County homeowners who have exhausted local tax relief options have another place to direct their attention: Columbus. For weeks, county officials have blamed state lawmakers for failing to pass laws that would lessen the impact of rising property values on vulnerable residents. Over the last year, state lawmakers have...
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Ohio Democrats rally behind Vice President Harris at the DNC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Less than three months until this November’s election and the Democratic National Convention has officially kicked off. “Since we changed candidates, it’s been unbelievable,” Ohio delegate Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) said. “Democrats are coming together, they’re fired up.” The DNC is being held in Chicago this week, and Democrats said they […]
‘Amazin’ students’ prep for new year
Indian Lake Elementary School third-grader Delaney Stevenson heads to her new classroom Monday evening, Aug. 19, during the Indian Lake All District Open House, followed by her mother, Kelli and brother, Dawson. ILES students were able to meet their teachers, chat with SRO Logan Miller, drop off school supplies and more. Indian Lake Middle School students received their schedules, visited teachers and classrooms, and picked up their Chromebook. High school students gathered with friends, figured out transportation, signed up for clubs, grabbed their schedules, found their lockers and visited with teachers. District officials expressed appreciation to all of the participants and to Quest Community Church for handing out school supplies and hot dogs.The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 21. (Indian Lake Schools PHOTO)
9/11 exhibit honors fallen at Allen County Fair
Aug. 20—LIMA — This year's Allen County Fair has all the sights and sounds one comes to expect from such an event, from the flashing lights of the carnival rides to the squeals of kids riding them. However, there is one new sight at this year's fair, one that evokes memories of a sight seared into the nation's memory nearly 23 years ago. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established to preserve ...
Lima man gets 28 years prison after drug ring involvement
Aug. 20—LIMA — A Lima man received 28 years in prison Tuesday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to eight counts related to fentanyl possession, trafficking and manufacturing. Eric Upthegrove Jr., 41, was indicted on 57 counts which included fentanyl, heroin and marijuana possession and trafficking and the illegal manufacture of drugs. In April, Chief Assistant ...
Saint Paris Police Chief appears in court, pleads not guilty to 2 counts
SAINT PARIS, Ohio (WDTN) — The police chief of Saint Paris was due in court Tuesday to face two charges after being arrested at the Champaign County Fair. Eric Smith was arrested for openly carrying his gun and refusing to return it to his vehicle. Smith was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 5. His […]
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