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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.
Local corporation is inviting public to hear possible housing improvements within the city
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - They have met with local realtors, and now they want to meet the public. The Lima Community Improvement Corporation is a division within the city that works to improve the housing in Lima. They will be having an open house to hear from you about what you are looking for in housing and share what plans they have for bringing safe, affordable housing to the community.
Juvenile steals woman's purse in German Village
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A woman had her purse stolen by a juvenile in German Village. The robbery happened on the 200 block of East Kossuth Street on July 10, at around 2:52 p.m. Police say the woman was in the parking lot of a local business when she...
Ohio State football recruiting scouting report: Eric Mensah
Ohio State football had another dominant recruiting class for the 2024 haul and landed a consensus top-five class in the country. Once again, the class features serious star power and the Buckeyes were able to snag some amazing talent on the defensive side of the ball including a fascinating prospect from the state of Virginia.
Ohio State University offers free teletherapy to all students
The Ohio State University will offer teletherapy to over 65,000 students on all five of its campuses. The expansion of Ohio State's therapy offerings is part of a nearly $2.5 million grant from the state of Ohio and comes as mental health challenges rise among college students across the U.S.
Ohio golf course on 2,000-year-old ancient burial grounds will be closed, per legal settlement
After more than a decade, the ongoing legal battle over the Newark Earthworks’ Octagon Mounds has ended. Moundbuilders Country Club and Ohio History Connection reached a settlement to buy out Moundbuilders’ lease on the Newark Earthworks’ Octagon Mounds — clearing the way for full public access to the property — the Ohio History Connection announced Thursday.
Former WHIZ Sports Director Passes Away
A man who began his broadcasting career in 1955 at WHIZ in Zanesville has passed away. Richard Manning Keys served as the sports director for radio and television. He left WHIZ in 1962 to pursue a career with Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor, a role he continued until retiring in 1991.