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Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and scorching heat possible this week, NWS says
Whatever you do, make sure you don't forget your raincoat over the next few days. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Columbus Wednesday through Friday, bringing heavy rain, wind gusts and localized flooding, according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather statement. Not only will it be stormy, it'll...
NEW DETAILS: Warren County $23M new home proposal OK’d in Franklin
A $23 million plan to build 284 new homes in Franklin has been approved. The 109.5-acre Shaker Farms proposal at the intersection of Manchester and Shaker roads would be the first new residential development in the city in more than 15 years, officials have said. A land use change from...
Flotsam River Circus to perform in Marietta
MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. They are bringing their whimsical craft to Marietta on Aug. 24. The family-friendly show takes place at the Marietta Levee in Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. and lasts a little over an hour. They will be mooring along the river just below the Lafayette Hotel. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and...
Portsmouth’s Chase Heiland has high expectations heading into senior year
PORTSMOUTH — In all aspects of the word, Chase Heiland was simply special last fall. Portsmouth’s feature back opened his junior season with a 24-carry, 245-yard, four-touchdown performance in a win over Valley and kept his foot on the gas the rest of the way through. His efforts...
JD Vance is making the political debate around parenting weird
Ohio U.S. Sen. and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is getting a lot of attention for his remarks he made a couple of years ago attacking Vice President Kamala Harris as a “childless cat lady,” and questioning why we’d let people without children into positions of power. Let’s skip over the fact that Harris […]
First law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio honored with memorial service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A memorial service with a full police honor guard was held Tuesday for Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Mattis K9, the first law enforcement therapy K9 in the state of Ohio. Mattis passed away in June after battling health issues. The yellow Labrador retriever was 7...
Cat ladies, position pivots and finding religion: JD Vance’s life under a national microscope
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Since his anointment as Donald Trump’s GOP vice-presidential running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has been barnstorming the country on behalf of his running mate as his past policy reversals and contentious remarks have been put under a microscope. So far, Trump’s choice...
Ross County Woman Throws Fit When Confronted with Warrant Arrest
CHILLICOTHE, OH — A 46-year-old Chillicothe woman, Kathleen Mckenna, was arrested on July 29, 2024, after a brief pursuit and subsequent evaluation at Adena Hospital. Mckenna, who had an active arrest warrant, was apprehended following a series of events that began near the intersection of North Mulberry and East 2nd Street.
Thousands without power after severe overnight storms. Here's how crews work to restore power
CINCINNATI — Following severe weather overnight, power outages have become a common occurrence, mostly in the areas of Mainville and Morrow. As of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, jusst over 3,000 customers are without power in the area, according to Duke Energy's outage map. When this happens, crews are hard at...
3 women grab $30K in merchandise from Lululemon in Hyde Park, police say
Cincinnati police are investigating after $30,000 in merchandise was stolen from the Lululemon in Hyde Park. 911 calls say the theft happened on Saturday at the popular athletic apparel store on Michigan Terrace. Three women, who police say are between 18 and 22 years old, ran into the store and grabbed $30,000 in merchandise. ...