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Library hires digital trainer with grant funds
DELPHOS — The library is pleased to announce it has received a Guiding Ohio Online grant for a digital trainer. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio. The trainer is at the library three days a week to help patrons with computer training and one-on-one help with technology. The library will be holding computer class in the First Edition Building on the following dates:
Whitehall mayor defends police chief, department amid union criticism over officer firing
Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens says he stands behind the city's police chief, despite recent criticism from the local police union. Bivens addressed the criticism at a news conference Friday morning, about a month after the firing of an officer at the center of a no-confidence vote in the Whitehall Police Department's police...
New passenger rail committee starts preparing for potential routes in Central Ohio
A new rail committee took a small step toward bringing passenger rail to Ohio by hosting their first meeting last month. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's (MORPC) Central Ohio Passenger Rail Committee met on July 23 to organize themselves and begin laying the groundwork for passenger rail in Ohio, once thought a long...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.47 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Ohio redistricting initiative campaign, with $26.9 million, surpasses previous redistricting measure campaigns in contributions
Voters in Ohio will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to establish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC), a 15-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. On July 23, the initiative was certified for the general election on Nov. 5. The campaign supporting the initiative,...
Northwest Ohio YWCA greenlights phase two of renovation project
Though renovations for phase one at the YWCA of Northwest Ohio are still under way, the center is already looking forward to phase two. “Knowing that we will be able to … move directly into the next phase is wonderful not only for the staff that work in this building, who deserve so much more, but for every single individual who steps foot into this building,” said Lisa McDuffie, the president and chief executive officer of the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. The YWCA, at 1018 Jefferson Ave., offers housing services for individuals experiencing sexual and domestic violence. It also provides support and educational resources for the community. Ms. McDuffie was joined by state Reps. Michele Grim (D., Toledo) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D., Toledo), state Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo), and Erica Krause, the Northwest Ohio regional representative for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D., Ohio) office.
Hospice of the Western Reserve expands Ohio footprint with acquisition
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Hospice of the Western Reserve, which serves 15 northern Ohio counties, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio. The agreement expands the Cleveland-based organization into Ashland, Knox, Richland and other nearby counties. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
NWS: Thunderstorms, flooding possible in Columbus as weekend full of events begins
Slow-moving downpours are set to cover a large chunk of Ohio Friday, including the Columbus area. These rainclouds could drop one to two inches of rain per hour in some locations and could cause flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas, according to a forecaster discussion from NOAA's Weather Prediction Center. The National...
Lima Man Captured After Being On The Run For Nearly Two Years
After evading authorities for almost two years, a man from Lima has finally been apprehended in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had been on the run since being involved in a vehicle pursuit and home invasion. During a press conference on Thursday, Sheriff Matthew Treglia of Allen County announced that Leroy...
Shawnee oil well will be plugged
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — An oil well is in the process of getting plugged. The well, classified as an orphan well, was expected to be at least a century old and hadn’t functioned in quite some time. It was believed to be drilled during the region’s oil boom.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.47 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as...
2024 Ohio Book Award winners include three from Northeast Ohio
The 2024 Ohio Book Awards, presented by the Ohioana Library, feature three winners from Northeast Ohio: James McBride, Sarah Lohman and Laura Meckler. The awards were established in 1942 and honor Ohio authors in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, About Ohio or an Ohioan (which may include books by non-Ohio authors), Middle Grade/Young Adult Literature, Juvenile Literature, and Readers’ Choice. The awards are the second oldest state literary prizes in the nation.
Ohio man ticketed for threatening hikers on popular Adirondack trail
A 31-year-old Ohio man was ticketed last week for harassing at least three hikers in the Adirondack high peaks. On the afternoon of July 24, a female hiker on the popular Mount Van Hoevenberg trail reported that she was being harassed by another hiker. New York State Department of Environmental...