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Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Ohio’s first Innovation Hub getting $40M in taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – More than $40 million in state and local taxpayer money is expected to be spent creating Ohio’s first Innovation Hub. Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the collaboration, which officials say will enhance northwest Ohio’s position as a global leader in glass science, engineering, technology and production. “Innovation rarely happens without daring ideas and bold risks, and Ohio's new Glass Innovation Hub will be a groundbreaking example...
$14 Million Incentive Alert: Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program Opens Summer 2023
Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit program, launching applications from August 23 to October 4, offers up to 10% of project costs to developers for complex mixed-use projects, aiming to stimulate economic growth and urban revitalization statewide. Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program Opens for Applications According to the Business Journals, Ohio is preparing […]
Economic benefits of eliminating Ohio income tax questioned
State Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, speaks during an Ohio House session at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Some Ohio lawmakers have proposed eliminating the state income tax, saying it would strengthen the economy. But a majority...
'Intentionally set fire' burns $22,500 worth of hay in Lenawee County, fire department says
MORENCI, Mich. — A fire that the Morenci Fire Department says was intentionally set Thursday night burned $22,500 worth of hay in a field in Chesterfield Township. The fire department said on social media Friday afternoon that it responded to the outdoor fire off of County Road 15-1 just before 10 p.m. on Thursday and found approximately 300 large square hay bales, along with another stack of bales nearby in the same field, on fire.
FBI offers $10,000 for tips leading to arrest of Ohio cemetery vandals
The FBI is offering a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the vandal or vandals, who desecrated graves at two Ohio Jewish cemeteries. “The vandalism of nearly 200 graves at two Jewish cemeteries near Cincinnati is despicable,” U.S. President Joe Biden wrote on Wednesday. “This is antisemitism and it is vile.”
'They just love baseball': Archbold Jr. ACME Baseball set to host, compete in State Tournament
ARCHBOLD, Ohio — Summer is coming to a close and so too the ACME Baseball season. The Junior State Tournament is set to begin on July 8 in Archbold. And wouldn't you know, the team who calls Memorial Park home is among the field battling for this year's title.
Wauseon teen donates clothes to those in need
WAUSEON, Ohio — Sometimes purging your closet can feel fulfilling. But what if you knew your clothes were going to someone who could really need them? That's what Hailey Coulter, an eighth-grade student in Wauseon, is trying today. The Coulter family was inspired to give back after they experienced...
Celebrating independence: Civitan of Lenawee brings annual Fourth of July Parade to Adrian
ADRIAN — Adrian celebrated the nation’s independence on July 4 — the Fourth of July — with an annual parade through the streets of downtown Adrian, conducted and organized by Civitan of Lenawee, a Lenawee County nonprofit organization that focuses on social activism and disability advocacy. Onlookers were treated to multiple parade entrants...
FAYETTE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Building Administrators Give Summer Updates
The Fayette Board of Education held their meeting on Monday, June 24th. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with board members immediately entering into executive session to discuss personnel items. Members returned from executive session at 6:50 p.m. and welcomed members of the public who wished to speak. Those who...
'It's meant to be': Sauder Village holds annual naturalization ceremony in celebration of the Fourth of July
ARCHBOLD, Ohio — Seventy-five people raised their right hand and took an oath Thursday morning at Sauder Village in Archbold, officially becoming U.S. citizens. WTOL 11 spoke with some who say they look forward to not only being citizens, but embodying other aspects of the American Dream, too. Daniel...
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