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New COTA CEO salary higher than most peer cities' transit chiefs
As the Central Ohio Transit Authority asks Columbus-area voters for more funding this November, its new chief executive officer is already raking in more money than any other public transportation leader in Ohio. Monica Tellez-Fowler earns an annual base salary of $363,825, which is more than what the transportation agency leaders in Cleveland,...
Early harvest continues with peaches, apples, grapes: Don’t wait or they’ll be gone
CLEVELAND, Ohio --If you love local, seasonal fruit, pay attention. Starting with strawberries in May, fruit grown in Ohio has been coming into markets at least two weeks ahead of schedule. Ohio cherries are already over and peaches, which are usually ramping up about now, are well into their season....
Ohio OK’s more marijuana companies to operate in recreational market – including 4 testing labs
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thirty-four Ohio medical marijuana businesses now have certificates of operation to expand into the recreational market, including the first four testing labs to receive permits. Twenty-four of these growers, processors and testing labs are new as of Friday. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control initially granted...
Darke County Special Olympics hosts Softball Spectacular at Stebbins Field
GREENVILLE — It was a beautiful day for some softball at Stebbins Field on July 27. The Darke County Special Olympics hosted their Softball Spectacular with the event taking up five fields. Darke County Special Olympics Director Cindy Rose said this is the second time they have done this...
Helicopter rides, tinsmithing shows entertain fairgoers
SIDNEY — The Shelby County Fair had many entertainment options for fairgoers this year, including helicopter rides and a tinsmithing show. Adam Lester, co-owner of Fly 614 from Dublin, Ohio, has been conducting helicopter rides for four years throughout Ohio and the surrounding areas. Fly 614 started off with flight instruction training six years ago, and then expanded into giving helicopter rides to other people interested in unique experiences, including his girlfriend Devra Times. He took her on a ride in his helicopter as a first date, and she loved it so much she became a partner in the company.
Mega Multiplier scratch-off brings $100,000 prize to Mansfield resident
Mansfield, Ohio – A Mansfield resident is now $100,000 richer after playing the Ohio Lottery’s “Mega Multiplier” scratch-off game. The winning ticket was bought at Marion Drive Thru and Besta Fasta Pizza on Marion Avenue. The fortunate winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced a mandatory deduction...
Tanker fire on turnpike at mile marker 88; shelter in place order lifted, detours noted
This story has been updated to include information on detours and lifted shelter-in-place orders. FREMONT - Residents around mile marker 88 westbound on the Ohio Turnpike have been asked to evacuate or shelter in place because of a semi-tractor trailer tanker fire. ...
Arkansas ribs eatery wins Rib Off for fourth straight year
Both the judges and the general public voted for repeat favorites in this year’s 40th edition of The Blade’s Northwest Ohio Rib Off. Porky Chicks BBQ, based in Fayetteville, Ark., won the judges’ choice top prize for the fourth year in a row and fifth time overall, with the non-consecutive victory having been in 2015. And O’Henrys Kitchen on Wheels, a Toledo-based food truck run by Keith Henry, took home the people’s choice award for the second straight year. Mark Grant, owner of Porky Chicks, said his kitchen had never before carried a rib show four straight years, and he plans to be back to try for five in 2025.
🌯 Chipotle opens second Richmond location
Good morning! I hope you're all having a fine start to your Tuesday morning! Personally, I'm not as I'm still feeling the effects of my Blues being dominated 4-1 in South Bend to Celtic FC. You win some, you lose some, right? But unless you're a Chelsea fan like me, expect to lose a lot. 😅 ...
Police presence expected at Wayne High School
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — For several days, Huber Heights residents and commuters are likely to see a police presence at a school. From July 29 to Aug. 2, the Huber Heights Police Division reports officers will be conducting active shooter training at Wayne High School. Although a majority of training will be inside of […]
Winning Powerball numbers for the $144 million jackpot on July 29, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $144 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 29, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $150,000 prize: 1 winner (sold...
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