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Watch: Ohio AG Dave Yost entertains RNC attendees with Bob Seger cover
Ohio Attorney General and 2026 gubernatorial contender Dave Yost gave Ohio delegates a short concert at the Republican National Convention. Monday, Yost played piano while putting a Republican spin on his own version of Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll." "We're fighting for America's soul / Those progressives are just out of control," he sang.
Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits
A second major consulting group has quit working with Ohio’s controversy-ridden retired teachers’ pension fund, another blow to the already chaotic system. Anxiety is high at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of both a public corruption scheme and mishandling of funds. This all […] The post Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Ohio lawmakers want to ease smoking restrictions on cigar bars. Health experts slam idea
Some Ohio lawmakers want to ease indoor smoking restrictions for cigar lounges despite Ohio's smoking ban. Rep. Richard Dell'Aquila, D-Seven Hills, and Rep. Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, are supporting House Bill 530 which would provide cigar lounges with an exemption from 2006's Smoke Free Workplace Act. Currently, cigar lounges can allow indoor smoking if 80% or more of their sales come from cigars or cigar products. The legislation would lower that to 15%. ...
State Road between Gomer and Dutch Hollow to close for crossover repair
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Engineer is announcing that State Road, between Gomer Road and Dutch Hollow Road, will be closed starting Monday, July 22, 2024, through Friday, July 26, 2024, for crossover repair. There will be no access during the closure. For more information, you can...
Ottawa Redblacks Stun Edmonton Elks with Dramatic Last-Second Field Goal Victory
Wild fourth quarter sees Ottawa Redblacks edge past Edmonton Elks with a last-second field goal, securing a 37-34 victory after a back-and-forth scoring duel. Ottawa Redblacks gained 520 total yards of offense and scored 37 points, their highest this season. Ottawa kicker Lewis Ward made all five field goal attempts,...
Murder suspect waives speedy trial right
Jul. 15—LIMA — Gervens Justilien, a Haitian national charged in the March 10 rape and murder of fellow Haitian Chrislande Auguste, will stand trial in January 2025, a judge decided Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court. With the assistance of a Haitian-Creole interpreter, Justilien waived his right to a speedy trial to allow attorneys from the Allen County Public Defenders Office ...
Hundreds pack Maumee meeting, furious about sewer inspection ordinance
When she put a house on West John Street up for sale recently, Patti Savage-McNamara got an expensive surprise thanks to Maumee’s new sewer-inspection requirement. The newly mandated inspection, she said, resulted in an order to do $46,500 worth of work to comply with city regulations: $20,000 to replace a clay pipe in the house’s sewer feed, and $26,500 to put a sump pump in its unfinished basement. “I literally started crying in the driveway. How did I get in this mess?” Ms. Savage-McNamara told The Blade before a community meeting she organized Monday evening to dig into Maumee’s new inspection rules and brainstorm ways they might be changed. Six hundred people — many with “Trapped in Maumee” signs — packed the Elks Lodge on Wayne Street, while hundreds more were turned away and told they could watch a livestream.
Com_UNITY Ministries celebrates their 5-year anniversary
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - One Lima organization is celebrating their 5-year anniversary of their pursuit to curb violence and encourage unity in the city. On Monday evening, Com_UNITY Ministries gathered with residents to celebrate those 5 years with a "Praise and Prayer Picnic." The evening was also filled with honor as organizers held a "Remembrance Wall" where the names of 45 Lima citizens who lost their lives to violence. The religious group formed in 2019, following a series of shootings in June of that year, and since their inception, they have been working hard to fulfill a mission of peace and unification.
Rodeo to return to Lima
LIMA — The Lima Stampede will bring the rodeo to town at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. The event will bring bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping and bullriding, among other competitions, to the grandstands at the fair. For...
Lima's Mulcahy, former Kentucky All-American Castle qualify for Dana Open
Mary Kelly Mulcahy’s year has reached a level of implausibility that she didn’t foresee. The Lima native writes down her goals before each golf season, crossing them off when completed. “National player of the year was one of them. Palmer Cup was one of them. This wasn’t one of them, but I guess it’s probably the best one of all,” Mulcahy said just before sunset Monday at Highland Meadows after qualifying for the Dana Open in a playoff. It’s the continuation of a golf dream that includes being named the Division II player of the year at the University of Findlay and going 4-0 in the Palmer Cup while leading the Americans to victory in Ireland.
Gone 2 Paradise to perform in Van Wert
VAN WERT — Gone 2 Paradise, a Jimmy Buffet tribute, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Feel Good Friday at Fountain Park, at the corner of West Main Street and South Jefferson Street in Van Wert. Anyone can come to the free concert.
Civic Center to sell tickets for upcoming shows
LIMA — Tickets for Broadway shows at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center go on sale at noon Friday, July 19 at limaciviccenter.com or by calling the venue’s box office at 419-224-1552. Shows in this year’s Broadway series include “Shrek the Musical” Oct. 13, “Dear Evan Hansen” March 23...
Mercy college names new VP of Academic Affairs
A long-time Mercy Health employee has been named vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. Kimberly Watson will oversee the college’s academic programs, providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure continued growth and success, Mercy said in a statement. She will retain her rank as professor of health sciences. Ms. Watson has served the Mercy Health ministry for more than 35 years in various administrative and faculty roles, most recently as the dean of the Division of Health Sciences and director of the Master of Health Administration program. Ms. Watson holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies with a cognate in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records Administration from BGSU. She also is a registered health information administrator.
Fostoria police searching for person who allegedly robbed Dollar General
FOSTORIA, Ohio — Fostoria police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Dollar General Sunday night. FPD said they responded to the store, located at 1515 N. Countyline St., around 9:49 p.m. for a call of an armed robbery. According to police, an employee at Dollar General...
Rally Point to hold annual River Ride
LIMA — The Rally Point Youth Center will hold its 16th annual River Ride Bike Tour all day starting at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, starting at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2500 Ada Road, Lima. An estimated 200 participants will ride along four routes of varying...
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