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City’s water plant lawsuit spawns more litigation
COLUMBUS — The engineering firm that’s being sued by the city of Logan over alleged defects in the design and construction of the city’s four-year-old water treatment plant has answered the suit, denying its key allegations. Defendant Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., has also filed a crossclaim against Fluidra USA, LLC, the second company named as a defendant in the city’s lawsuit, and has filed a third-party complaint against yet another company, AECOM Global II, LLC, which served as a subcontractor on the water plant project. ...
UPDATE: Crash turns into hit-and-run investigation after driver struck on I-64
UPDATE (12 p.m. Tuesday, July 30) – A crash on I-64 involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger car turned into a hit-and-run after the tractor-trailer driver was struck by a third vehicle. According to the Barboursville Police Department, the original crash happened shortly before 5:45 a.m. Tuesday near the 29th Street exit of I-64E. The […]
More than $1M approved for East Palestine businesses through support program
More help will be coming to eligible businesses in East Palestine. That's because the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1 million for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program was created to provide loans to businesses impacted by the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment that happened last...
Body Camera Footage Exposes Fatal Encounter with West Virginia State Police: $1M Settlement
The attorney representing the estate of Edmond Exline, who died in West Virginia State Police custody in February 2023, has released body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson of Atkinson and Frampton, with the consent of Exline’s son, made the decision to release the videos to raise awareness about the need for improved training in handling individuals with mental health issues.
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.
Group wants change to Ohio’s sales tax holiday
(The Center Square) – While the National Federation of Independent Business encourages consumers to take advantage of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, a policy group wants the state to make a change. The business group sees the holiday as a way to boost small businesses and drive local economies when small-business owner optimism is growing around the country. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to shop...
Worthington vegan eatery Zammy's, Columbus sour-beer brewery Pretentious closing
Starting Tuesday, dining out in Ohio will cost less thanks to the state's sales tax holiday. Here's a look at some of the openings, closings and other happenings on the Columbus food scene this week. ...
New Supply Chain Agreement Links Alaska, Ohio, Arizona for EVs
Graphite One and Lucid Motors have announced a significant step in creating a supply chain that spans Alaska, Ohio, and Arizona. The agreement, unveiled during a U.S. Capitol briefing last week, will establish a fully U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials, crucial for the production of electric vehicle batteries.
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