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ODNR offers special deer hunts on eight state nature preserves
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season. These locations were identified as areas where deer populations pose a threat to native plant communities. The division is offering both gun and archery hunts this year. Special gun hunts will be offered at Boch Hollow and Stage’s Pond state nature preserves. Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve will offer archery, gun, and...
First-of-its-kind procedure at Christ Hospital a game-changer for heart patients
CINCINNATI — A first-of-its-kind procedure at the Christ Hospital could be a game-changer for the future of heart patients. The Christ Hospital said they successfully completed the procedure which implants a unique sensor designed to help heart failure patients. The procedure was performed by Sitaramesh Emani, MD, Director of...
New principal among hires at Hillsboro City Schools board's special meeting
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education met briefly in special session Tuesday, July 23 to approve several employment matters, including hiring a new principal, ahead of the first day of school for staff Aug. 7. “I’m very excited for getting these guys on the agenda with a special meeting...
AU master's degree graduate named superintendent of Wilmington City Schools
Tim Dettwiller had never considered earning a school administrator license until administrators at Madison-Plains Local Schools in London, Ohio, suggested it. “I was the school treasurer and helped them on their facility improvement process, and they liked what I did so much that they asked me to get my superintendent’s license,” said Dettwiller, who eventually became the school district’s superintendent for four years, followed by four years as superintendent of Fairfield Local Schools in Leesburg, Ohio.
It's official: Ohio redistricting amendment makes November ballot. What would it do?
It's official: Ohioans will vote on whether to remove politicians from congressional and statehouse redistricting this November. Citizens Not Politicians, the group backing a redistricting amendment, submitted enough valid signatures to make the fall ballot, the Ohio Secretary of State announced Tuesday. ...
Extra help to save on school supplies: Ohio holiday extended to 10 days
CINCINNATI — We are one week away from the annual sales tax holiday in Ohio. The 2024 sales tax holiday will take place from Tuesday, July 30, until Thursday, August 8. The holiday lines up with the back-to-school shopping rush. Back-to-school shopping has been built into Margaret Himes' summer...
Major Ohio company stock growth slowed last week, but 10 saw at least 2.5% increase
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A total of 21 major Ohio companies saw stock growth last week, with 10 seeing growth of at least 2.5%, four of which were in Greater Cleveland. The major Ohio company with the most growth from the previous week was Huntington Bancshares in Columbus. Its stock value increased 9.7%, or $1.32 a share.
Canton Repository wins a general excellence award at 2023 Ohio APME journalism contest
Canton Repository and Massillon Independent journalists won more than 20 awards in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, with the Repository receiving a second place award in its division for general excellence. The 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors competition awards were announced Sunday at Villa Milano in Columbus. The contest honors the best print...
Ohio Lottery ticket hits jackpot! Do you have it?
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WJW) – Someone in Ohio could be $110,000 richer!. According to lottery officials, a Rolling Cash 5 ticket matched all five numbers to hit the jackpot on Monday, July 22. The lucky ticket was purchased at Home Road Sunoco in Springfield, reported the Ohio Lottery. The lucky...
Mayors discuss childcare; Smith, Muryn say accessibilty, affordability are issues
Jul. 23—LIMA — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn said accessibility to childcare was one of the biggest issues at Tuesday's fireside chat with Groundwork Ohio's Roadshow Listening Tour. Regional childhood advocates and professionals from Allen and Hancock Counties were on hand to hear data and statistics about early childhood systems in Ohio and how mayors like Smith ...
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