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Connections confirmed between ‘grassroots’ Ohio solar opposition and dark-money natural gas group
The leader of a local anti-solar energy group admitted to Ohio regulators last week that a well-connected natural gas executive is among the group’s largest donors. The testimony by Jared Yost, founder of Knox Smart Development, offered the fullest view yet of the group’s ties to fossil fuel interests, undercutting its claims to be a “grassroots” advocate for local farmers and other residents.
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 […]
Ohio Turnpike says it's getting flooded with billing calls, questions amid texting scam
The Ohio Turnpike is giving motorists a reprieve on late fees and fines. The turnpike announced Monday that it was experiencing an unusually high call volume to its phone center following the mailing of unpaid toll invoices. ...
Greater Cincinnati high school football Week 2 schedule
Week 1 of high school football in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky set the table for a great season that will roll into Week 2. Conference battles start in the Greater Miami Conference and the Eastern Cincinnati Conference while Highlands heads to Covington Catholic in Kentucky. Check out the Week 2 schedule in Greater Cincinnati and continue to check back for heat-related time changes. Hamilton's trip to Lakota West will begin at 8:07 after being pushed back...
Ex-Ohio Dems Chair Chris Redfern eyes 2026 run for statewide office
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Former Ohio Democratic Party Chair and state lawmaker Chris Redfern said Monday he’s thinking about running for governor or another statewide office in 2026. “Having traveled across the state and continuing to travel across the state, it’s something that I and others I’ve spoken to, especially in...
Scouting out fall armyworms; too early to declare outbreak, but high populations found
Although this suggestion may bring back some bad memories of the 2021 fall armyworm outbreak, it is time to scout for fall armyworm. Ohio State University Extension has implemented a statewide insect trapping and monitoring program to provide a more accurate estimation of the timing of fall armyworm arrival as well as their population density. Recent trap reports have shown that there are some areas with moderate to high moth populations and activity, both locally and statewide. ...
Koenig Equipment celebrates 120th anniversary
Koenig Equipment, a leading provider of quality lawn, agricultural and compact construction equipment, is proudly celebrating its 120th anniversary. Founded by John C. Koenig in 1904 as a small hardware and farm equipment dealership in Botkins, Koenig Equipment has grown into a premier John Deere dealership with 15 locations serving customers in over 43 counties across Ohio and Indiana.
CHOP5 sets sights on Indiana for franchise development
CHOP5, a fast-casual salad chain that specializes in customizable bowls, is setting its sights on Indiana for its next wave of franchise expansion. Co-founder Brian Mills said the potential for the Ohio-based chain to expand to Indy is significant, and that their research shows Midwesterners are looking for healthy alternatives to traditional fast-casual food.
Ohio school boards would have to publicly disclose Pledge of Allegiance policies under new bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio K-12 schools would be required to publicly disclose whether they require their students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance under recently introduced Ohio House legislation. Right now, Ohio law requires each local board of education to adopt a policy about whether schoolkids should recite the Pledge of...
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