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Health insurance remain toughest issue for small businesses
(The Center Square) – For nearly four decades, small business owners across the country in Ohio said the cost of health insurance is the top chronic issue they face. It remains the No. 1 concern in 2024 after the National Federation of Small Business released the 11th edition of its Small Business Problems and Priorities report, a survey conducted every four years since 1982. The national survey samples 40,000 NFIB...
Ohio’s unemployment rate increases for 5th straight month, though filled jobs also increase
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New state economic data released Friday shows that Ohio added jobs in July, but it also shows that the Ohio unemployment rate increased for the fifth straight month. Ohio gained 2,200 full- and part-time jobs during July from the revised June estimate, increasing the total employment...
Welspun Expands U.S. Operations with New Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
Welspun, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of home textiles, is bringing additional manufacturing capacity to the U.S. The company has an existing distribution center in Grove City that will be retrofitted to add manufacturing operations. This $12.5 million investment will enhance Welspun’s presence in the North American market, producing a range of home textiles including towels, rugs, and bedding, and creating 70 new jobs in the region.
VP nominee JD Vance to dissolve last vestige of mothballed charity, give its $11K to Appalachia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. JD Vance is preparing to dissolve the vestiges of a charitable effort he launched in Ohio after publication of his best-selling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” the Trump-Vance campaign said. Vance formed two like-named nonprofits starting in 2016 to...
'Squish it': Spotted lanternfly invasion continues to spread across Ohio
CLEVELAND — White-tailed deer frequent Mary Keith's garden on Cleveland's east side, or what's left of it. Something else got to her vegetable plants before the deer: spotted lanternflies. "I've got a tree in the back there that's full of them," Keith says. "They sure can hop!" To the...
FirstEnergy makes deal with Ohio Attorney General's office, Bernie Moreno's text messages, JD Vance's past startup troubles, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail. Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk...
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
Retail medical and recreational cannabis sales still prohibited in Loveland
As Ohio recreational and medical cannabis markets open to anyone over the age of 21 the City of Loveland still prohibits dispensaries. Loveland, Ohio – On November 7, 2023, a majority of Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by individuals aged 21 and over, and the sale of marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries. The bill also created the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) within the Ohio Department of Commerce.
West Liberty University Welcomes Polish Pianist Andrzej Ślązak for Free Concert Sept. 6
West Liberty, W. Va., August 16, 2024 – West Liberty University (WLU) is proud to present a concert performed by internationally recognized pianist Dr. Andrzej Ślązak at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 6 in the Elbin Auditorium. Dr. Ślązak is a piano professor at the Jan Kochanowski...
Warwood School Officially Splits into Two
Warwood, W.Va. (WTRF) Warwood school has operated as a preschool through 8th grade program until this year. Today, Warwood school celebrated its division into two separate schools with a ribbon cutting ceremony. While both schools will remain in the same building, the split will allow more efficiency and personalized learning. The school will have two […]
Mountaineer Brewfest hosts VIP gathering ahead of 10th annual event
WHEELING, W.Va. — Thursday night was filled with beer and food pairings as Mountaineer Brewfest is in its 10th year and just days away. Held at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, the VIP event attracted more than 200 guests for its specialty offerings. Brewfest President Jeff Hayes said the event continues...
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