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Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
David Trinko: Try to enjoy the last 'first time'
Jul. 20—Our youngest daughter was so excited to go to camp last week. I was decidedly less excited. It was a new experience for her, going off into the woods with her friends without parents for the first time in her 10-year-old life. It was the fourth "first time" of camp-going for me and her mother, as we'd already been through this with her older sisters years earlier. Unfortunately for ...
7/21: Erin's Sunday Forecast
A bit of moisture is felt Sunday with temperatures in the middle 80s this afternoon. Some upper-level clouds will filter the sun through the early evening. Periodic, pop-up showers are expected Monday and Tuesday, though most communities stay dry through Wednesday. It will be warm and humid through the work week with our greatest chance for storms Wednesday afternoon. Downpours and gusty winds can be expected in stronger storms. Cool and dry air follows storms Thursday morning, and we can expect temperatures to drop in the lower-80s Thursday and Friday. A “return to normal” is seen in the long-term forecast, with the upper 80s to lower 90s with decent humidity on deck.
Matt Huffman claims he’s protected from testifying about school vouchers. How far does privilege extend in Ohio?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – With a contentious school voucher lawsuit hovering in the background, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman has sought to duck a subpoena demanding that he testify on topics that include any conversations he had with private school lobbyists outside of legislative chambers. Huffman claims he’s protected from...
Ohio's tax holiday begins soon. Here's when you can start saving
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is getting supersized this year, expanding to 10 days long. And it's not just an opportunity to save on school supplies and children's clothes. Now almost any sale can be tax-free for 10 days. So when does it start? ...
Dayton-based firm has secured a contract with the New York City Fire Department, to maintain gear for 22,000 responders
Dayton, Ohio – Dayton’s own LION TotalCare, a firm with more than a century of experience, has signed a big contract with the Fire Department City of New York (FDNY), the biggest fire department in the United States, in what appears to be aan important move for the local industry. This agreement represents a significant change in the relationship between the two companies since it gives the Dayton company responsibility for maintaining important personal protective equipment (PPE) for thousands of first responders.
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
Tanana Emmendorfer earns Sand Creek Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor
SAND CREEK — An injured ankle could be the doom of a track and field sprinter, but Sand Creek’s Tanana Emmendorfer defied the odds. A dual-sport athlete, Emmendorfer hurt her ankle sliding into third base in the first Aggie softball game of the season. Some around her told her that her spring sports season might be done. ...
Unemployment claims in Ohio increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,162 in the week ending July 13, up from 7,495 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
1 injured in crash near Union City
DARKE COUNTY – On Sunday at approximately 4:20 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Union City Police and Union City Fire and Rescue responded to the 400 block of State Route 571 for a two-vehicle injury crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a red GMC Sierra pick up, driven by Raymond...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Drivers reminded to 'Move Over, Slow Down'
There are 350 work zone accidents on highways each year in Lucas County, with six of those accidents resulting in casualties since 2019, said Lt. Alec Coil, post commander of Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Defiance post. In an effort to prevent work zone deaths and accidents across the state, the patrol and the Ohio Department of Transportation are once again encouraging drivers and motorcyclists to obey the “Move Over, Slow Down” law, to ensure construction workers make it home safely. “These folks are doing their jobs,” Lt. Coil said. “They have a family. They’re just trying to get out there and have a safe day and get their job done.” Construction workers do their best to watch their surroundings but it’s difficult when they also have to focus on the task at hand, said Connor Landerversicht, District 2 engineer for ODOT.
OSU Extension provides access to education, information, knowledge to all
From 4-H camp experiences and cardiovascular health programs to sustainable food systems and environmental quality, the Wood County Extension Office–and all extension offices across the state and the nation–are committed to providing access to education. Extension offices are the outreach component of the nation’s land grant institutions, explained...
Construction to close 2 West Toledo streets
Construction projects will close two West Toledo streets for long-term work starting Monday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Roadway resurfacing will close southeastbound Tremainsville Road between Alexis and Laskey roads for eight weeks, with traffic detoured via Alexis, Secor Road, and Laskey. Northwestbound Tremainsville will remain open. And a waterline and reconstruction project will close Middlesex Drive between Central and Carskaddon avenues for four months. No detour route will be posted and local access will be maintained.
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