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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes anti-gerrymandering reform heading to voters in November
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stood in staunch opposition Wednesday to an anti-gerrymandering proposal heading to voters in November that would replace politicians with a citizen redistricting commission, but he stopped short of presenting a competing proposal this year. DeWine held a press conference on Wednesday, not only to criticize the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative, […]
Ohio bill would allow impaired driving test for marijuana, but does it work?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Law enforcement could get a new test to check for high drivers with a pending Ohio bill, but challengers are raising questions about its accuracy. Republican Reps. D.J. Swearingen and Cindy Abrams introduced House Bill 230 in June 2023. After slowly making its way through a committee, the bill passed in […]
Will the northern lights be visible in northwest Ohio? Aurora forecast
TOLEDO, Ohio — Northwest Ohio, along with a surprisingly large portion of North America, was treated in May to a dazzling display of the northern lights when a powerful G5 geomagnetic storm interacted with Earth's magnetic field. Another geomagnetic storm is slated to reach Earth Wednesday night. But will...
Hot Head Burrito shares plans to expand to the Summit City
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Mexican-style restaurant chain based out of Ohio shared that it will be expanding to Fort Wayne in August. Restaurant chain Hot Head Burritos is slated to move next door to the Dairy Queen and Cap n’ Cork liquor store on 3120 St. Joe Center Road.
Ohio-Based Brewery Takes Aim at Pennsylvania’s Alcohol Regulations
Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism. Ohio-based brewery Urban Artifact filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Pennsylvania claiming that their business is hindered by favoritism for in-state brewers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The...
Chief Joe Kitchen Inaugurated as 95th Chiefs’ Association President
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: Columbus –Joe Kitchen, Fire Chief with the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in last Wednesday as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the state’s premier organization for fire service leaders. At his inauguration, Chief Kitchen pledged to do his very best to represent the Association and Ohio’s fire service to the best of his ability.
Ohio driver is charged with attempted murder in Thruway shooting
An Ohio tractor trailer driver has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a road rage incident early Monday morning on the 90 West. Additionally, the driver is accused of sideswiping another vehicle. According to State Police, two tractor trailer drivers got into a road rage incident on...
Ohio's record year for tornadoes continues to climb. Here's the latest total for 2024
2024 has already broken Ohio's record for the most tornadoes in a year, and that total continues to climb. The latest tornado, which hit in Warren and Clinton counties early Tuesday morning, was the 65th of the year for the state, said Brandon Peloquin, warning coordination meteorologist for the Wilmington, Ohio, office of...
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Inspired by daughter, Ohio mom works to get rid of lead
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In the first installment, 2 NEWS showed you the sneaky problem of lead lurking where our children learn, play and live. Today, it hits even closer to home. A southwest Ohio mother says her family will be dealing with the effects of lead poisoning for the rest of their lives. And […]
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