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State Board of Education of Ohio gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of […]
Fogo de Chão Signs Lease in Ohio
Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, announced today the signing of a lease agreement to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The new 7,245 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year at 1425 Polaris Parkway in the Polaris Towne Center, one of the city’s largest retail and dining destinations.
Rite Aid to close 117 Ohio stores amid bankruptcy recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Drugstore chain Rite Aid is closing all Ohio locations but four by the end of September as the company recovers from filing for bankruptcy. The chain announced earlier this month the closures are impacting 117 of the company’s 121 remaining stores across Ohio, along with more than 200 in Michigan that […]
More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here's how to keep them safe.
The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from January 2024 through July 2024, according to the poison center, and Ohio is on track for...
Amendment 2 would send tax dollars to church schools
Many Kentucky churches are losing members and money, but they’re hoping taxpayers will vote to bail them out of their financial problems. Church lobbyists pushed Amendment 2 onto the November ballot, and if their scheme passes, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars will flow into questionable religious schools operated in church basements across the commonwealth. […]
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues and other health...
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead for Ohio
The U.S. is in for a wet and cold winter due partially to La Niña, according to the Farmers' Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train or foot to digital information delivered...
Update: Teen Lifeflighted after Car Crash into Fairfield County Home
Lancaster, Ohio — A single-vehicle crash into a residence on North Pierce Avenue occurred late Saturday night, prompting a response from the Lancaster Police Department. At approximately 11:20 p.m. on August 24, 2024, a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Dakota Cook of Lancaster collided with a home in the 1000 block of North Pierce Avenue. Cook was life-flighted to Grant Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The crash caused significant structural damage to the residence, but fortunately, no occupants of the home were injured.
Chat Wrap: First TD scorer of new year; Smith starting as freshman; Peterson visiting
Bucknuts.com's Steve Helwagen answers questions from subscribers on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting. Bucknuts.com's Steve Helwagen hosted his weekly Chat on Monday night. Check out the transcript here. Programming Note: Plan is for Ohio State Buckeyes Live for 11 a.m. Wednesday to preview the season opener vs. Akron. foxr2001:...
Burger Week returns to Columbus with a side of deals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Summer is coming to an end, but luckily the burgers aren't!. Starting on Monday and running through Sunday, Sept. 1, you can get $7-8 burgers all around town!. Take a look at some of the best burger joints in town, based on customer ratings.
3 things to know about Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons
Josh Simmons is back for his second year as Ohio State’s left tackle. The San Diego native won the job last year despite not arriving as a transfer from San Diego State until after spring practice. Given the lack of time to acclimate, it wasn’t surprising that Simmons had his struggles, along with the rest of the line, especially early in the season. ...
Pickerington North power outage forces early dismissal
School Closings Page PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Students at Pickerington North High School were dismissed early Monday after a power outage. The school announced students were dismissed at 1 p.m. after the power outage. Buses did come to school grounds to pick up students for the early dismissal. There is no estimated time for power […]
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