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Ohio Right to Life’s chief executive announces departure, saying ‘circumstances’ hindered work
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The CEO of Ohio Right to Life, the state’s most influential anti-abortion organization, announced he is resigning after about two years. Peter Range described the work as his dream job and characterized his departure as “walking away,” but when contacted on Tuesday, declined to share more details about why he has left.
65th tornado confirmed in Ohio
Watch a previous report of Ohio breaking the tornado record with the 63rd storm confirmed in June in the video player above. WILMINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed the 65th tornado of the season touched down in southwestern Ohio early Tuesday morning. The tornado touched down in southwestern Warren County, moving […]
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Camp Wise entranceway named for Federation’s third president
The family of the late Stanley B. Horowitz, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s third president, gathered with Jewish community leaders on July 23 as the entranceway to Camp Wise in Claridon Township was dedicated in his name. After a tour of the camp and lunch with campers, a ceremony...
2024 NOPGA Section Scholarships Awarded
RYAN YODER AND MOLLY McGREAL AWARDED $10,000 NOPGA SECTION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. A pair of highly-motivated and successful junior golfers with diverse backgrounds were awarded $10,000 college scholarships on Monday by the Northern Ohio Professional Golfers Association Foundation. Ryan Yoder of Amherst and Molly McGreal of Independence received their scholarships during...
Guardians make trade for All-Star pitcher
The Cleveland Guardians are pushing their chips to the center of the table. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Guardians are acquiring righty pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants. Zack Meisel of The Athletic says Cleveland will be sending San Francisco lefty pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan as well as a player... The post Guardians make trade for All-Star pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mayor’s Court is a ‘Win, Win, Win’ for village says Mayor Wheeler
In January 2021, the city of Akron advised Richfield Village that they had undercharged the village for adjudicating Richfield cases in Akron Municipal Court. The Village was sent a bill for $132,000 to rectify the mistake. Having been sworn in for his first term as mayor, Michael Wheeler said it...
Browns Already Changing Deshaun Watson Plans at Camp
Big things are expected from the Cleveland Browns in 2024 and any potential success hinges on quarterback Deshaun Watson's performance. The veteran gunslinger hasn't come close to living up to his $230 million mega-deal for several reasons — whether it's his lengthy injury history or numerous off-field distractions — and Browns fans are beginning to be frustrated.
Lima doctor warns of whooping cough
LIMA — A Lima family doctor is urging residents to check their pertussis vaccination status, as health officials are reporting an uptick in whooping cough cases. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms and a cough that can linger for months. The...
Researchers set batteries on fire for years in a small Ohio city. Residents weren't told
For years, in a small town in southwest Ohio, researchers were setting batteries on fire. They hoped to determine what makes lithium-ion batteries — the ones found in everything from cell phones to electric vehicles — combust suddenly and without warning. But a WYSO investigation found that community...
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
Here are the restaurants participating in A Taste of Black CLE: The Food Showcase 6.0
CLEVELAND, Ohio – More than two dozen eateries are slated to participate in A Taste of Black CLE: The Food Showcase 6.0 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tickets for the event – which is 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 – are on sale. The annual food...
Summer keeps NCWQR staff busy with community outreach
The National Center for Water Quality Research (NCWQR) at Heidelberg University has achieved recent media coverage highlighting its commitment to public education and community outreach. The NCWQR has been featured in three recent media pieces:. • Protecting Our Water: National Center for Water Quality Research – Lake Erie Outreach &...