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Coming home after prison is tough. For rural Ohioans, it can be even harder
This article was originally published on Feb. 27, 2024. Brenda Hart was released from West Central Community Correctional Facility in Marysville, 30 miles north of Columbus, in November. But she wasn’t able to go home, at least not in the way she hoped. She couldn’t find housing in Marengo...
Delaware County grand jury indicts local Republican Party politico with felony gun charge
A Delaware County grand jury on Friday added another charge — this one a gun-related felony — to a Republican Party influencer's misdemeanor impaired driving charge stemming from an April traffic stop. Court records show that on Friday the grand jury indicted Catherine A. Nelson, 69, of Galena,...
List of performances at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
KIDZ BOP Live 2024 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Alabama Roll on North America Tour presented by Kenworth with special guest Jade Eagleson - Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 7 p.m. Stone Temple Pilots with special guest Soul Asylum - Friday, July 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
What age can kids stay home alone in Ohio? What parents, caregivers need to know
With school out during the summer, some working parents struggle to find childcare, babysitters, summer camps and other ways to keep their children safe and occupied. Some children might even stay home alone while their parents are working. But is it safe and legal for a child to stay home alone in Ohio? ...
'Super load' expected to pass through southern Ohio counties on its way to New Albany
Ohio (WCHS) — A super load is set to make their way through southern Ohio counties starting Monday on a trip that will span over a week, officials say. The load will be on the road for over nine days as it travels from a dock near Manchester in Adams County, passing through Scioto County as it makes its way to New Albany in Licking County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Increasing the minimum wage will save 4,000 Ohio lives, study says
There may be some drawbacks, but increasing Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 an hour would save 4,000 lives and create a $25 billion benefit to the state economy by 2036, according to a study released last month by Scioto Analysis. A group proposing to increase the minimum wage from the current $10.45 an hour to […] The post Increasing the minimum wage will save 4,000 Ohio lives, study says appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Traffic crashes cause 16 deaths in Ohio during holiday weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A record-breaking number of people traveled over the holiday weekend, with nearly 61 million drivers on the road traveling for the Fourth of July, according to AAA. With increased traffic on the roads comes an increased chance of car collisions. According to the Ohio State Highway...
Unleash The Summer Fun At The Ohio State Fair 2024: Music, Magic, And More Await!
COLUMBUS, OH – Get ready for an explosion of excitement at the Ohio State Fair 2024! From July 24 to August 4, Columbus, Ohio transforms into a playground of thrills and delights, showcasing everything from thrilling rides and mouth-watering food to incredible live performances and interactive exhibits. This year...
Hurricane Beryl cancels Ohio flights to, from Texas as storm makes landfall
Ohio flights to and from Texas were canceled Monday as Hurricane Beryl swept through the Lone Star state, killing one person. The vast majority of canceled flights are to and from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The city faced damaging winds and flash floods caused by three to six inches of rain Monday morning. A man in a suburb northeast of Houston died Monday when a tree fell on his home, trapping him in debris,...
Summer Crisis Program open to residents at or below 175 percent of Federal Poverty level
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Wayne/Medina offer assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during hot summer months. Through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying an electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan or making repairs to a central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.
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