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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 ...
Ohio Turnpike warns of smishing scams. What to look for, how to protect your info
If you receive a text message claiming that you owe money for unpaid tolls, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission warns that it's a scam. Fraudulent text messages continue to target Ohioans in what is known as a "smishing" (SMS and phishing) attack, where scammers act as tollway authorities to request money and information from customers. ...
A man poured bleach on a stray kitten. Can he be charged with a felony in Ohio?
Alonzo Kyles poured bleach and water on an 8-month-old kitten at his Cleveland apartment complex, injuring the cat's paws and leaving the animal in intensive care for several days. Kyles was convicted of a fifth-degree felony for abusing a companion animal, such as pets, and sentenced to nine months in prison. Kyles'...
See where Ohio ranks for number of people in financial distress
The rising cost of living has become evident in recent years, leaving some Americans in financial distress. How hard does Ohio have it? Personal finance site WalletHub released its findings on the states with the most people in financial distress. Ohio ranked in the top 30 states, according to the data. ...
No music, samples or food trucks for start of Ohio recreational marijuana sales, state says
Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. ...
Four of five area counties see rise in unemployment
LIMA — Four of the five area counties saw an increase in unemployment rate percentages from May to June. The ranges in rates varied from as little as 0.9% and as high as 2.6%. Allen County gained 1,100 employees from May through June but lost 500, increasing the rate...
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