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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%. ...
Mega Millions jackpot at $226 million; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has increased to $226 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the drawing on Friday, July 12, 2024. Friday’s numbers are 15-35-48-53-68 Mega Ball 8 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 16. The Monday, July 15 Powerball...
Winning Powerball numbers for the $55 million jackpot on July 13, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $55 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $200 prize: 14 winners. $100...
The Spectrum: Biden’s health; Ohio’s Senate race; Jon Husted
This week’s The Spectrum was recorded before the assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on The Spectrum: “I’ve talked to people across Ohio,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said. “They have legitimate questions about whether the president should continue his campaign.” “It makes Watergate look like nothing,” Republican […]
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Ohio
View a previous report on the counties with the longest life expectancy in Ohio in the video player above. Life expectancy can be affected by a variety of factors. About 25% of your lifespan is determined by genetics, according to the National Library of Medicine. Health and wellness habits—like following a balanced, nutrient-rich diet; not smoking; […]
Former BGSU baseball standout Archer feeling optimistic heading into 2024 MLB Draft
Positive momentum has continued to build for Nathan Archer, and that could lead to a memorable moment within the next couple of days. The former Bowling Green State University baseball standout and 2024 Mid-American Conference player of the year is feeling optimistic heading into this week’s MLB draft. After a highly successful and historic three-year BGSU career, Archer has gotten plenty of national attention recently while producing at a high level in the MLB Draft League. “Ever since the college season ended, I’ve been doing some pre-draft workouts for some teams, and then I got to play in the MLB Draft League for a couple weeks, so everything leading up to it has been good so far,” Archer said. “... I think it’s important to just be feeling good going into it. “I’ve been really fortunate to have some success this summer, and I feel like I’m in a good place.”
BG Police arrest man for felony burglary after resident reportedly pins suspect to ground
Bowling Green Police responded to a reported burglary in progress early this morning (7/15/24) to find the suspect pinned down in the front yard. Police were called around 3 a.m. to the 300 block of South Main Street. A resident there told police he was asleep in his bedroom when he awoke to find a man standing in his room.
BG Schools Foundation to celebrate 25 years with Scott Hamilton, awards, acts of service by students
The Bowling Green Schools Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary of dedicated support to the Bowling Green City Schools. Since its inception in 1999, the BGSF, a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization, has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, teacher grants, and support for student and school programs, significantly enhancing the educational experience within the Bowling Green community.
Fostoria Police searching for alleged robber
FOSTORIA, Ohio (WTVG) - The Fostoria Police Department is asking for help identifying a man accused of robbing a Dollar General on July 14. According to a press release from the police department, a Dollga General employee reported that a man came into the store around 9:50 p.m. Sunday and demanded money from the register. The employee told police that the man reached into his back pocket and said, “Don’t make me use this.”
Developer seeks zoning change to build low-income apartments on Dorr Street
A developer is seeking a zoning change at Dorr Street and Smead Avenue to construct a multiuse building that would include low-income apartments and small commercial shops. The 1.74-acre property at 1457 Dorr St. was once home to the St. Teresa parish and school. Two vacant buildings and a parking lot remain on the site. The applicant, Jim Jackson of JJ Holdings of Ohio LLC, is requesting the zoning change from CO office commercial to CM mixed commercial residential to redevelop the site for a mixed-use project that will include affordable multifamily housing and a health clinic, pharmacy, and other appropriate services on the ground floor for residents, the senior population, and the broader community. Preliminary development plans call for a 48,000-square-foot building with a ground floor of approximately 12,000 square feet for commercial uses and three floors above with apartments consisting of one and two-bedroom units.
First solar panels installed at Avangrid Ohio facility
On Thursday, Avangrid announced it had installed its first solar panels at its Powell Creek solar project near Miller City, Ohio. Powell Creek will be a 202 MWdc solar farm that is estimated to generate ... Read More » The post First solar panels installed at Avangrid Ohio facility appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Submissions for new Toledo flag now due Aug. 28
For the third time in the city of Toledo’s history, a new flag will be adopted. The city, founded Jan. 7, 1837, and nearing its 188th birthday, got its first flag in 1909. The flag was then redesigned in 1993. In recent years, local resident Jacob Parr designed a flag that he submitted to city council, but it was not adopted. The city has joined with the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo to jury a flag design contest that invites Toledoans to submit their best design ideas.
Five-Run eighth leads Chasers to 6-3 victory over Toledo
PAPILLION – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks to strand seven for no runs, while striking out four in a no-decision.
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