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FirstEnergy expects to pay $119.5M to resolve ongoing investigations into HB6 bribery scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio—FirstEnergy Corp. indicated Tuesday it expects to soon pay nearly $120 million in total to resolve pending federal and state investigations into the company’s role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal, the largest such scheme in Ohio history. FirstEnergy stated in its latest quarterly report to...
2024 high school football: Top games to watch each week during season
The high school football slate is shaping up to make for some memorable Friday nights this fall in northwest Ohio. Here's a look at (potentially) the best games each week of the 2024 season. WEEK 1 (Aug. 23) ■ Southview at Northview: In the battle of Sylvania, the rivals clash in the opener for the second straight season. The Cougars, who won the inaugural Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title in 2023, defeated the Wildcats 34-0 at home last season. Southview holds a 28-17-1 lead in the annual Crosstown Classic. A renovated Cats Stadium makes its debut, featuring new seating areas, a new press box, and and the installation of an all-weather track.
26th Annual Pork Rib-Off Attracts Ohio BBQ Competitors
After earning the highest votes for both rib and pulled pork this year, the team from Ale Yeah BBQ, Delaware, Ohio, (center) took top honors in both categories. Judges shown include Adam Heffron, Executive Director, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair; Rep. Bob Peterson; Representative; Tony Dowdy, Area Director of Retail Operations, Giant Eagle; and Jeff Reese, Marketing Specialist, Ohio Ag Net. Also joining was Cheryl Day, executive vice president of Ohio Pork Council.
JD Vance child comments, Kamala Harris's expected effect on Ohio voter turnout, a new bipartisan election trust group, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the July 31, 2024 edition of Ohio Has Issues, the word of the day is "VOTE." Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk Jr. take us through lots of important voter information, from key dates you need to know, scams to avoid, and what ID is required at the polls, to what your elected officials are saying about the power of your vote, and why neither Senate candidate got the vote of approval from the Fraternal Order of Police this year.
Ohio's first K9 therapy dog Mattis honored at memorial held final post at Westland High
A tearful memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning honored the life of Mattis, a K9 therapy dog at the Frankin County Sheriff's Office and the first law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio. Mattis died on June 28. ...
Whiskey Review: Watershed Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon (Batch 002)
An Ohio bourbon aged over four years in Ohio-made char-5 barrels before being bottled without added water or filtration. It is bottled at 125.4 proof and priced at $69.99. This has the prototypical amber-orange color you’d expect from a bourbon around its age range. It offers well-defined legs and moderate viscosity.
Ohio infrastructure jobs boom described at hearing chaired by Sen. Sherrod Brown
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Billions of federal dollars coming to Ohio from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act will provide thousands of well-paid jobs in the state with potential to deliver lasting economic recovery in Ohio’s struggling towns, a top Ohio construction union official told a Senate committee on Wednesday.
NFL players join support to ban synthetic turf in Ohio pro stadiums
(The Center Square) – Just after the Cincinnati Bengals spent $1 million on new synthetic turf, legislation is moving forward to require professional sports teams in Ohio to play their games on natural grass. The Bengals are the only professional team in the state that plays on synthetic turf. Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, calls the bill a way to protect professional athletes and the NFL Players Association agrees. ...
Ohio Gov. DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending […]
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