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Hypocrisy? In 2022 Mike DeWine favored ousting lawmakers from legislative mapmaking. Now, he says the opposite. Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine said multiple times during his last campaign for governor that politicians should be removed from the process of redistricting. But he’s raising money to defeat a ballot measure that would do just that. We’re talking about DeWine and Republicans’ push to defeat Citizens...
Congressman tours Discount Drug Mart store and pharmacy
PARMA, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's seventh district toured Discount Drug Mart's store and pharmacy in this city south of Cleveland. Miller spoke with pharmacist Jackson Gilbride and pharmacy supervisor Bill Martin. He also met with Discount Drug Mart government and public affairs director Steve Ferris.
Fogo de Chão Signs Lease in Ohio
Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, announced today the signing of a lease agreement to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The new 7,245 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year at 1425 Polaris Parkway in the Polaris Towne Center, one of the city’s largest retail and dining destinations.
Rite Aid to close 117 Ohio stores amid bankruptcy recovery
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Drugstore chain Rite Aid is closing all Ohio locations but four by the end of September as the company recovers from filing for bankruptcy. The chain announced earlier this month the closures are impacting 117 of the company’s 121 remaining stores across Ohio, along with more than 200 in Michigan that […]
Life expectancy in Ohio is shorter than most states
Your life expectancy could vary greatly depending on which state you live in, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis. Why it matters: Ohio had one of the lowest life expectancies at birth as of 2021, per the CDC report. By the numbers: Ohioans were, on...
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates are on the rise again. The number of eviction filings in Franklin, Hamilton and Montgomery counties surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year and they’ve continued...
Scouting out fall armyworms; too early to declare outbreak, but high populations found
Although this suggestion may bring back some bad memories of the 2021 fall armyworm outbreak, it is time to scout for fall armyworm. Ohio State University Extension has implemented a statewide insect trapping and monitoring program to provide a more accurate estimation of the timing of fall armyworm arrival as well as their population density. Recent trap reports have shown that there are some areas with moderate to high moth populations and activity, both locally and statewide. ...
State Board of Education of Ohio gets emergency funding, avoids upping teacher license fees
Ohio’s State Board of Education will still be living lean on a bare-bones budget, but an influx of cash from the state will keep it going through the fiscal year. The Ohio Controlling Board, which directs appropriations and funding to state agencies, approved a $4.66 million emergency funding request last week for the board of […]
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, wet winter ahead for Ohio
The U.S. is in for a wet and cold winter due partially to La Niña, according to the Farmers' Almanac's extended winter forecast. For centuries, the Farmers' Almanac has been predicting weather for the United States. While the communication medium has shifted from printed booklets delivered by horse, train or foot to digital information delivered...
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