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Ohio Treasurer discusses homebuyer program
TROY — Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague stopped by the Miami County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 25, to discuss the Ohio Homebuyer Program. “Thank you for your service to the great county of Miami,” Sprague said to the commissioners. “Many people in our state are struggling to be able to afford to buy a house right now and the reasons for that are manyfold.”
Some Ohio residents can now get $25,000 for injuries in $600 million train derailment settlement
People who live near East Palestine. Ohio, can now get $25,000 apiece for any injuries they sustained after last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern freight train derailment on top of whatever money they get for property damage as part of the $600 million class-action settlement. The lawyers who negotiated the deal have increased the estimated injury payment from the original $10,000 after learning more about how many claims there will be. For East Palestine residents who worry about the possibility of developing cancer down the road even $25,000 may not seem like enough. But one of the plaintiff’s attorneys, Adam Gomez, said anyone who thinks they might file their own lawsuit later should consider how hard it is to prove that cancer was caused by the derailment.
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local controversies in Ohio’s Chillicothe.
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
SRO Fitzgerald helping kids get to right answer
DELPHOS — You don’t have to look far to see what Officer Robert Fitzgerald III is up to. Delphos Police Officer Fitzgerald was named Delphos City Schools’ School Resource Officer last year and this year, and this year, he spearheaded bringing the children’s educational program Safety City to Delphos.
Free Feel Good Friday Concert on Aug 2 to Feature Nashville's Daryl Wayne Dasher
July 29, 2024, Press Release from Quincy Thompson, Van Wert LIVE: [Van Wert, OH] - July 29, 2024 - This Friday, the 9th Feel Good Friday concert series will feature the captivating sounds of Daryl Wayne Dasher, a talented singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his fresh approach to Country and Americana music, Dasher brings a unique energy and authenticity to the stage that is sure to resonate with audiences.
Jury trial begins for Lima man accused of drug possession
Jul. 30—LIMA — Three witnesses were heard for the prosecution during the start of a jury trial Tuesday in the Allen County Common Pleas Court for a Lima man accused of possession of cocaine, a first-degree felony. Special Agent Andrew Eilerman and Task Force Officer Thomas Kennedy of the Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and Kristin Canfield of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation ...
Cenovus and EMA release statement on large refinery flare, no danger to public
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The flare at Cenovus is burning a little bigger because there is a unit issue with one of their processes. According to the Allen County EMA, the bigger flare is part of their normal shutdown procedure, because product is being sent to the flare. The EMA director says there is no reported risk to the community. All employees have been accounted for and Cenovus is monitoring air quality. All response efforts being handled in house at the Lima refinery.
ACSD locates truck believed to be involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on I-69 last week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash last week has been located, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday. BACKGROUND: One dead following hit-and-run crash on I-69 in northeast Fort Wayne. First responders were dispatched to northbound I-69 near the...
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