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A look at the top teams, players in 2024 Southwest Ohio high school girls tennis
While tennis fans enjoy their favorites in the Paris Olympics, the high school season is right around the corner as local stars get ready to serve up some gold-medal performances of their own. The first matches of the regular season begin Friday, Aug. 9. The sectional tournaments begin the week of Sept. 30, and the state tournament Oct. 17-18. ...
Tracking the money on future recreational marijuana sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales have not officially started yet in Ohio months after voters passed a measure for adult-use sales. Right now, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has issued 34 facilities a certificate of operation and nearly 200 more have a provisional license. When sales begin, they will, of course, be taxed.
Shoppers take advantage of the first day of Ohio sales tax holiday
Many shoppers at Franklin Park Mall took advantage of the first day of Ohio’s sales tax holiday on Tuesday to see savings on their purchases. Since 2015, Ohio has set aside a few days in August for consumers to buy certain items with no sales tax to help families buy clothing, supplies, and other goods for the coming school year. This year, the sales tax holiday spans 10 days, from Tuesday until Aug. 8. More items that are unrelated to school supplies are now eligible. The sales tax holiday is for all tangible personal property valuing $500 or less, excluding watercraft or outboard motors, vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, vapor products, or item that contain marijuana.
Ohio Treasurer discusses homebuyer program
TROY — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague stopped by the Miami County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 25, to discuss the Ohio Homebuyer Program. “Thank you for your service to the great county of Miami,” Sprague said to the commissioners. “Many people in our state are struggling to be able to afford to buy a house right now and the reasons for that are manyfold.”
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Some Ohio residents can now get $25,000 for injuries in $600 million train derailment settlement
People who live near East Palestine. Ohio, can now get $25,000 apiece for any injuries they sustained after last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern freight train derailment on top of whatever money they get for property damage as part of the $600 million class-action settlement. The lawyers who negotiated the deal have increased the estimated injury payment from the original $10,000 after learning more about how many claims there will be. For East Palestine residents who worry about the possibility of developing cancer down the road even $25,000 may not seem like enough. But one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, Adam Gomez, said anyone who thinks they might file their own lawsuit later should consider how hard it is to prove that cancer was caused by the derailment.
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local controversies in Ohio’s Chillicothe.
Two teams from Pandora Ohio Win Health Action Council Step It up Challenge
Suter and Associates has been an active company, with two of their teams winning first and third place in the Summer Health Action Council Step It Up Challenge. “Step Into Spring” won first place and the team consisted of Allyssa Suter, Joyce Suter, and Joanna Rimmer. The team averaged 809,828 average total steps and logged in a total of 2,429,484 steps. The family team won a healthy lunch and a $300 donation in their name to either a local school garden project or a Ronald McDonald Charity.
Update on Hilty Faithful Foundation Preschool and Child Care
The Hilty Staff and I are thrilled that not only were we able to stay open after the emotional announcement of our closure by MHCO in January, but we get to continue keeping our Hilty Family together while having new owners who share our passion and mission for early childhood education. Molly Schroeder and Jenna Buckland saw the need and have chosen to invest in our programming and working towards future expansion. Phase one of renovations will begin soon and will double our current capacity of 80 children, then we will begin Phase two.
August 5th is final day for McDonald's school supply drive
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Time is running short to donate school supplies as part of McDonald's of Ohio's second annual school supply drive. McDonald's locations, including 12 in the Lima area, along with partners Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships and Your Hometown Stations, have boxes ready to be filled with school supplies. You can drop off your donation until August 5, 2024, here at the station (1424 Rice Avenue, Lima, OH), or Tom Ahl on Allentown Road, or any of the McDonald's locations in the region.
Pool laid out at aquatic center
Jul. 30—LIMA — A lot of things can go wrong with building a public aquatic center. Partnerships can get strained, the location might not work out and community input can get ignored, but judging by the progress Lima has made on its community aquatic center, it might have avoided all of these potential pitfalls. "Getting these two pieces of the puzzle completed opens out a tremendous amount of ...
Class held at Lima Public Library teaches lead abatement regulations and proper techniques
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - People are learning the proper techniques to remove lead from homes, which could turn into a future business for them. CleanAir RX was teaching a class to people going after a federal certificate for lead abatement to become a Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) contractor. If you are not certified, you can face large fines if you remove lead paint from a home. Besides learning the rules, the participants got some hands-on training to properly remove lead paint from a home. With the certificate, there are a variety of avenues that people can explore.
Mayor Smith talks about progress in making Lima safer
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima's mayor gave an update on her administration's work in several areas, including public safety. The City of Lima currently dedicates more than half of its annual budget to safety services. In the first half of the year, nine police officers and five firefighters were hired. Smith's administration has also been involved in securing raises for the Lima Police Department and allowing lateral hires to help bring even more new officers to Lima. She says policy changes aimed at strengthening safety services have been going on since 2021 and appear to be showing positive results.
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