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Rite Aid closing 10 more stores in Ohio as total nears 150: Here are the latest locations to shutter
CLEVELAND — The rash of Rite Aid closings in Ohio is continuing. As the pharmacy chain continues to battle its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it is also closing more and more stores in the Buckeye State. According to documents filed on July 22 and July 26 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 40 additional stores will be shuttered in Ohio and Michigan. Ten of the 40 locations closing are in Ohio.
OSHP brings awareness to World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Today the Ohio State Highway Patrol acknowledged World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which is a day made to bring awareness to trafficking. “The Patrol stands strong against this heinous crime and assists in human trafficking cases every year. Together, we can help protect our communities and support victims,” said the OSHP.
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. ...
Vance praises a key leader behind Project 2025, a conservative effort Trump has disavowed
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, praised the vision of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts in the foreword of a forthcoming book that could conflict with the Trump campaign’s effort to distance itself from Heritage’s Project 2025 transition effort. The Associated Press obtained a copy...
Ohio helping farmers keep water sources clean
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The state is putting millions of dollars into ensuring clean water in Ohio. A program called H2Ohio is expanding and hoping to reach across the entire state, meaning wetland, water and sewer projects, and making farming more sustainable. What farmers are doing at farms involved in the program is work that […]
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.”
St. Marys attorney selected for Ohio State Bar board
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys attorney started a three-year term on the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors on July 1 to represent Ohio Bar member attorneys in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin and Mercer counties. Zach Ferrall is a partner at Noble, Montague and Moul LLC in St....
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.
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