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Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Presidential Campaigns to make stops in Indiana today
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance are both scheduled to visit Indiana today. Vice President and now presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Kamala Harris is scheduled to make a visit to Indianapolis today. She will be speaking to over 6,000 members of the Zeta […]
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Celebrating 75 Years This Week at Ohio State Fair
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is having a special birthday bash on Thursday at the Ohio State Fair. From 11am until 3pm tomorrow, ODNR will celebrate the department’s 75-year commitment to the protection, conservation, and wise use of Ohio’s natural resources. The public is invited to join...
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 […] The post Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Texts and calls from people claiming to be able to register you to vote or send you a mail-in ballot are a scam: VERIFY
CLEVELAND — We’re in the middle of a huge election year, and scammers are taking advantage of this moment to try to steal your personal information. You may have gotten a text message or phone call, for example, from someone claiming to be able to register you to vote, or send you a mail-in ballot. Let's VERIFY the authenticity of these attempts.
Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
State funding available to help preserve historic buildings
State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio. Owners of historic buildings can apply for state funding that is available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the program provides tax credits to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings in Ohio. “It’s important we continue to preserve Ohio’s rich heritage,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program honors our state’s past, while providing opportunities for the future. By preserving these irreplaceable landmarks, we are fostering economic growth, community pride, and a deeper appreciation of our shared history. Whether you have one small building or a large historic district, the tax credit program can help.” Interested property owners must request a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office by 4 p.m. July 31. For more information, visit the historic tax incentives webpage at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/.
All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Sammy Detweiler headlines boys hoops team
It was the season of the usual suspects in boys basketball in 2023-24. Hiland played at the state tournament for the third straight season, with Nick Wigton's double-OT buzzer beater in the Division IV state semifinals going down as one of the area's biggest shots ever. Norwayne became the first team in...
Vance not attending Netanyahu speech to Congress
Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) will not attend the speech to a joint session of Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, a Trump campaign adviser told The Hill on Monday. Jason Miller, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, said in a statement that Vance has “duties to fulfill as the Republican nominee for…
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