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Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility FirstEnergy and its affiliates. Cases continue to wind through the courts, and two men implicated in the scandal have apparently taken their own lives.
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Trotwood Fire Department debuts Rescue Engine 72 to boost emergency response
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WKEF) -- Trotwood Fire Department unveiled their brand new “Rescue Engine 72” on Monday. The department held a push-in ceremony to show the new engine off to the community. Trotwood Fire Chief Rick Hackey and the rest of the fire department are excited for what this...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
West Milton family honors late daughter by opening Butterfly Room at local hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In the midst of their grief, one local family decided to help others who are experiencing the same thing. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Sarah and Rob Chaney who just unveiled the Butterfly Room at Miami Valley Hospital, created in their daughter Georgia's honor.
Trotwood Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Trotwood Civil Service Commission will hold its regular in-person meeting on August 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Trotwood Government Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Please use the link below to register and stream the meeting via GoToMeeting.
GFD puts out car fire in front of library
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle on fire in front of the Greenville Library this morning. Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control and extinguish it before the flames could spread and cause more damage. There were no injuries reported and...
Barberine trial to be moved, possible bond reduction
GREENVILLE — Mark A. Barberine, 58, of Greenville appeared in the Common Pleas Court via Zoom for a pre-trial hearing. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. His trial could potentially be moved from Aug. 20th and 21st to September due to the prosecutor and defense agreeing that the evidence and witnesses in the case are substantial and more time is needed in order to ensure a fair trial is given.
Greenville American Legion Post 140 18U baseball heading to State Tournament
GREENVILLE — The Greenville American Legion Post 140 18U Thunder baseball team swept through the American Legion Regional Tournament and punched their ticket to the state tournament. They went 3-0 on the weekend of July 18-21 to advance to states. Head coach Chad Henry said this tournament win and...
Congressman Davidson throws American Legion fist pitch
TROY – Congressman Warren Davidson threw out the first pitch at the American Legion District 2 and District 3 Regional baseball tournament following a week at the Republican National Convention. Davidson threw the opening pitch over the plate but came up a little short on the throw. “I can’t...
Photos: Fair flower show grand champion
Christina Bergman’s, of Russia, stands on Monday with her grand champion Ivey hanging basket. Bergman was awarded at the Shelby County Fair Flower Show. Rainbow Gardener and Master Gardener Ann Heely places a ribbon while judging on Monday the Shelby County Fair Flower Show.
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