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Ohioans can now add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced that Ohioans with iPhones or Apple Watches can now add their Ohio-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, which can be used in person at select businesses, in select apps, and at TSA security checkpoints.
Good Samaritan Hospital earns 1st spine surgery accreditation in Ohio
Cincinnati-based Good Samaritan Hospital has become the first hospital in Ohio to earn the Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for advanced certification in spine surgery. The seal reflects an organization's commitment to safe and quality patient care, according to a July 30 press release. Good Samaritan's spine surgery program...
Unnerving number: New single-year record set for most tornadoes in Ohio
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - It's been a very active year for tornadoes, especially locally. With the addition of the Warren/Clinton County EF-1 tornado earlier this week, that makes 74 reports of tornadoes in Ohio for 2024. That's courtesy of the Storm Prediction Center, under the control of the National Weather Service.
Trooper captures cow escaping from Ohio State Fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A state trooper caught an unusual escapee while on duty at the Ohio State Fair. “No day in the life of a state trooper is the same,” reads a social media post from Ohio State Highway Patrol. The law enforcement agency shared photos of Sergeant Gasser catching an escaped cow from […]
FirstEnergy expects to pay $119.5M to resolve ongoing investigations into HB6 bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy Corp. indicated Tuesday it expects to soon pay nearly $120 million in total to resolve pending federal and state investigations into the company’s role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, the largest such scheme in Ohio history. FirstEnergy stated in its latest quarterly report to...
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
Local nonprofits receive donation thanks to Charity Car Show
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The annual Lima Charity Car Show put their money where their mouth is today. The car show charity raises money every year in June for their annual event at Apollo Career Center. This year they reached a new high, raising $10,000 and donating that money to local charities like the Veterans Food Pantry, the Crossroads Crisis Center, and the Allen County Council on Aging. The car show has been around for 18 years, and what started out as a small fundraiser has now evolved into a community-wide charity for all to enjoy.