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Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Gov. DeWine appoints Linger to Columbiana court bench
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kelly Linger to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court. Linger, of East Liverpool, will assume office July 23, taking over for Judge Katelyn Dickey, who resigned upon being appointed to the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals. Linger will serve the remainder of...
Tri-Valley junior is recognized with state 4-H award
COLUMBUS − Hayden Weck of Zanesville recently received the Food and Nutrition Achievement Award at the Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards presented at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. The 16-year-old is a member of the Adamsville Renegades 4-H Club. He participates in a variety of...
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Local ice cream favorite Loveland Dairy Whip is for sale. Here's what we know
After 31 years in operation, owners Teresa and Rick Morgan put their Loveland Dairy Whip on the market, hoping to find a new owner to carry on the ice cream stand's legacy. The couple is selling so that they can retire. "Unfortunately, the next Morgan generation is not interested in...
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data […]
4th of July “live” with Cassie Mattia
Loveland, Ohio – Cassie remains beyond excited that she was back for another year to be “live” on FaceBook to narrate the annual Loveland 4th of July Parade. For those of you that couldn’t make it to the celebration this year Cassie hopes that she can make you feel as though you had front-row seats at the parade and feel you were a part of all the patriotic action!
What to do if EBT/SNAP fraud happens to you
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A number of local residents recently reached out to 2 NEWS claiming that their EBT/SNAP benefits had been wiped. The spokesperson for Montgomery County Job and Family Services confirmed to 2 NEWS that Montgomery County, along with other counties, have noticed an increase in fraud, as well as electronically stolen benefits. […]
An assault with injuries reported on Rogers Road in Villa Hills
VILLA HILLS, Ky. — An assault resulting in injuries has been reported on Rogers Road in Villa Hills. The extent of injuries has not been confirmed. Kenton County police and medical responders have been sent to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above...
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