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Ohio's tax-free holiday starts tomorrow. Here's what items won't be included
Ohio's tax-free holiday is right around the corner, and shoppers can save big on clothes, school supplies and back to school items as early as tomorrow. While there are plenty of items that won't be taxed, not everything qualifies for the statewide discount. Here's what to know about what's not included in...
Ohio man sentenced for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in Mississippi
A Dayton, Ohio man was sentenced on Friday to eight years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute it while he resided in Oxford in April 2021. According to court documents, Justin Elkins, 35, previously pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi to one count of attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute the drug in Oxford in April 2021 after officers intercepted a package sent through the U.S. mail containing the drug. Elkins was sentenced Friday afternoon by U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock to 96 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Local brand strategist says Harris campaign marks shift in media landscape
Kamala Harris is stepping into the limelight as she launches her presidential campaign, marking a major reset in the political landscape. "There's a new level of enthusiasm in the Democratic Party," Jeff Hedrich, president and brand strategist of the Prodigal company, said. Axios reports Harris raised $200 million in the...
Midwest storms cause price increases
Gas prices statewide and countrywide have risen due to possible storms in the Midwest, according to statistics and news releases from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Concerning Hillsboro, gas prices actually went up significantly since the last time The Times-Gazette did a gas prices report, with the lowest price per...
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
Religious leaders call to stop the violence in Youngstown with prayer, march
Religious leaders throughout the community united today in an effort to stop the violence in Youngstown in their first "Stop the Violence" march and prayer walk. They gathered in the parking lot of Grace Evangelistic Temple Church on Mahoning Avenue at 2 p.m. and marched on several streets in the community.
Could we see Obama-era turnout in Ohio cities in November? Will it matter? The Wake Up for Monday, July 29, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Ohio used to be a swing state, a purple heart-shaped piece of heartland, where candidates of either stripe visited to court votes. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Youngstown City Schools to show 'Right to Read' documentary throughout August, September
The Youngstown City School District is partnering with Youngstown State University, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and the NAACP Youngstown branch to show the 2023 documentary "Right to Read." Directed by Jenny Mackenzie and produced by LeVar Burton, the film follows the life of an NAACP activist,...
Best of the rest: These athletes just missed the cut for Times Recorder's Top 25 lists
Putting together the Top 25 boys and girls in the past 25 years also led to some tough decisions, and here are some names who were also considered, in no particular order. Girls Kristyn Heagen, John Glenn, 2008 ...
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
Ohio Braces for Afternoon Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Along I-71 Corridor
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience significantly more humid conditions today, with a high likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly along and east of the I-71 corridor. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert indicating that a few showers and storms may also move across Northwest Ohio by late this evening.
Lawmakers have lots of proposals to help with rising property taxes. Will any become law?
Homeowners in many parts of Ohio have seen significant spikes in their property tax bills. State lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to provide relief through a variety of strategies. But will any of those bills become law before the end of the year, which is also the...
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