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Controversy and debate arise from Ohio State Rep. Phil Plummer’s push for huge state pension reform
Columbus, Ohio – During a recent Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) meeting, State Representative Phil Plummer presented an ambitious proposal aimed at tackling the continuous governance and financial management problems inside Ohio’s state pension systems. Plummer’s proposal seeks Ohio’s five main state pension systems to be consolidated into a single entity, a move that has sparked a debate among stakeholders and experts.
Rare roseate tern spotted along Lake Erie. Here's how you can get a glimpse of the bird
Birders, head to the city of Huron on the shores of Lake Erie to catch a glimpse of a rare visitor to the Buckeye State, a roseate tern. It's the first documented sighting of a roseate tern in the state, said Jamey Emmert, avian education coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It's very unusual to find this coastal bird so far inland.
Sanders among juniors awarded Angus Foundation scholarships, awards
A group of ambitious young cattlemen and women from across the United States were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wis. Locally, Sydney Sanders of Leesburg was awarded a $5,000 Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Undergraduate Scholarship. “[The Angus Foundation...
7-under 29 wins Community Golf League at Elks 797 GC
The team of Mark Hess, Bill Ross, Mike Shaw and Jeff Watkins had a 7-under par 29 Thursday and won the Community Golf League outing at the Elks 797 Golf Club. The winners had an eagle on No. 8 and birdies on Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7. The...
Matthew Wells case: Longtime fireman to serve 60 days in jail
Longtime firefighter Matthew Wells did not avoid incarceration for stealing from taxpayers. Wells, 52, of Galion, was sentenced Monday to four years of probation, to include 60 days in the Richland County Jail, by Common Pleas Judge Phil Naumoff. Wells will report Aug. 9. ...
Never Go Full Richard Gere: Columbus Man Goes on Rampage, Breaks Into Multiple Stores, Found Sleeping with Hamsters Stuffed in His Pants
Columbus Dispatch - A dog collar was found in the man's left pant leg, according to the body camera footage. Officers also asked the man about other animals and their locations. "Please don't tell me there's gerbils anywhere else," one officer says. "For your safety, is there a gerbil inside...
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
Hot dogs recalled because of lack of inspection
CLEVELAND, Ohio – AW Farms is recalling about 6,900 pounds of hot-dog products produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Argillite, Kentucky, company produced the ready-to-eat hot dogs on various dates since approximately May 30, the FSIS said.
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