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State Fire Marshal announces annual fire safety poster contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) invites elementary school students across Ohio to participate in its Fire Safety Poster Contest. The contest is held annually to engage young minds, emphasize various issues related to fire safety education, and recognize those who have shown the ability to visually demonstrate that knowledge. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” During this contest, elementary schools across the state are encouraged to partner with their local fire departments....
State Board of Education gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
(Ohio Capital Journal) — Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of education, to avoid having to raise teacher licensure fees and to cover a $3 million shortfall that may have impacted school staff background checks. ...
Questions about voting? We have answers for you
With just 70 days until the November general election, Ohio election officials are busy. Today the Ohio Secretary of State will confirm what form will be used for official ballots to each of the county boards of elections. That’s one of the many steps that must be completed before Nov. 5.
Slim Chickens Signs 12-Unit Deal Across the Midwest
August 27, 2024 // Franchising.com // MIDWEST - Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal for 12 locations across several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio. Spearheading the new stores are second-generation franchisees Slims Midwest, who have 30 years of restaurant industry experience, primarily through their family's Arby's franchises. They currently own and operate Arby's locations across Eastern Michigan. With a deep understanding of the Midwest market and a commitment to quality and convenience, the group plans to introduce Slim Chickens in Jackson, Monroe, Saginaw and to the Greater Toledo Area in Northern Ohio. They plan to open their first location in the latter half of 2025.
OHSAA Week 2 high school football schedule 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here is a full list of the Week 2 high school football games around Northeast Ohio, including schools in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties. Be on the lookout for breakdowns of the best games this week, too. In case you missed it,...
Extreme drought in Ohio affecting everyone from farmers to gardeners
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – Parts of Ohio, including Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison and Noble counties, are officially in a D-3 or “extreme” drought. Agriculture experts say a garden needs four inches of water a month to grow. In this part of the Ohio Valley, there have only been four inches of water in the last […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won’t appear on Ohio Ballot after suspending his presidential campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won’t appear on Ohio’s fall ballot after he suspended his presidential campaign on Friday, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Earlier Friday, LaRose certified Kennedy’s candidacy, finding he had met Ohio’s candidate filing requirements. If you...
Read Ohio’s official arguments for and against Issue 1, the redistricting amendment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State officials have released the official arguments for and against Issue 1, the redistricting reform amendment that will appear on the statewide ballot in November. The arguments were written by the official campaign groups backing and opposing the measure and published Monday by Republican Secretary of...
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