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Men arrested after nation-wide jewel store thefts including Forsyth County
Three men have been arrested in Ohio after allegedly robbing jewelry stores across the country including in Forsyth County. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office posted on social media Friday that they became involved in the investigation in November 2023 when they were called to Simon D. Jewelers on Peachtree Parkway near Suwanee.
Boat seized in Ohio walleye tourney scandal goes for $82K
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the fishing boat seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pa., was sold through an online auction Tuesday. Cominsky and Jacob Runyan, 44, of Ashtabula, were convicted in May 2023 of felony cheating and misdemeanor...
Policy group says city, state attempting to deny rights
(The Center Square) – A Columbus-based policy group is calling the city of Columbus and the state's attempt to move straight to the Ohio Supreme Court a fight for the rights of Ohio citizens. In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, The Buckeye Institute wants the court to reject the argument from the city and state that preliminary injunctions can be appealed directly to the court rather than flow through the appeals courts. ...
Governor appoints Levine to UT board
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced the appointment of Adam M. Levine, director of the Toledo Museum of Art, to the University of Toledo Board of Trustees through July 1, 2033. Nathan T. Boley, of Celina, was named a student member of the board through July 1, 2026. In other action related to northwest Ohio, the governor: • Reappointed Sandra K. Barber, former chairman of the Fulton County Republican Party, to the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission through June 30, 2029. She had originally been appointed by Gov. John Kasich in 2012.
Businesses — and customers — frustrated by Ohio sales tax holiday
We used to think tax-free weekends meant school supplies. But changes in state law mean more of what you buy should get you free sales tax. WCPO found problems for both customers and business owners.
Ohio State Highway Patrol To Host Application Testing
(Ironton) – On August 27, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will host regional testing for prospective applicants at Ohio University Southern, located at 1804 Liberty Avenue in Ironton. Those interested in employment with the Patrol can come to the Collins Center – Ohio Room 168 at Ohio University Southern...
Intel to cut thousands of workers as part of a massive restructuring
The company behind the state's biggest economic development project in history said Thursday that it is cutting at least 15% of its workforce as part of a massive global restructuring designed to boost profit and improve efficiency in the years to come. The cuts by Intel are part of a $10 billion restructuring...
Area delegates voice support for Harris as DNC virtual roll call gets under way
The Democratic Party is hoping to head into its convention with a new nominee at the top of the ticket, but it will have to go through an unconventional process. On Thursday, the party kicked off a virtual roll call for delegates to cast their votes. They have until Monday to file their ballots. The vote is largely ceremonial, as candidates seeking the nomination had to obtain signatures from 300 delegates by Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris was the only candidate that qualified, earning 3,923 signatures. The presumed nominee was formerly President Biden, but, after he dropped out the race, he quickly endorsed Ms. Harris. On July 22, the Ohio delegation met virtually and pledged its votes to Ms. Harris. Now the delegation plans to make it official.
Centuries-old Native American earthworks in Ohio will open to public next year as lengthy legal battle is resolved
COLUMBUS, Ohio— A series of centuries-old Native American earthworks in Ohio will be open to the public year-round starting next January as the state’s historical society announced Thursday it has reached a deal to close a golf course that has occupied the site for decades. Under the settlement,...
Anti-gerrymandering campaign drawing big cash from inside, outside Ohio
COLUMBUS — The massive effort to dramatically change how Ohio redraws congressional and legislative districts raked in a whopping $23 million during the first half of this year and spent every dollar to qualify for the ballot and lock up advertising time. And as the opposition has frequently predicted, it is drawing millions from national organizations from outside Ohio. The largest single check, $6 million, was cut by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a left-leaning, Washington-based non-profit “dark money” corporation. Article IV, a Virginia-based non-profit corporation, gave just under $3 million; the Tides Foundation, of San Francisco, $2 million; the Our American Future Foundation, of Washington, just under $2.5 million; the Movement Voter Project, of Massachusetts, just over $1 million; and the National Education Association, of Washington, $1 million. From within the state, the Ohio Education Association has given $1.55 million and the Ohio Progressive Collaboration, $1.5 million.
Tickets on sale for 2024 Lima City School's "Hall of Fame" Induction Ceremony
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The next inductees to the Lima City School’s Hall of Fame have been announced. Every three years, the school inducts several alumni into their hall of fame, and this year eight will join the ranks. The "Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame" was established in 1987 to recognize those who have made a significant impact in society after graduating from Lima City Schools. Administrators say these individuals’ accomplishments are significant to students today.