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App launching in Ohio looks to reduce restaurant food waste
An app that looks to reduce food waste at local restaurants officially launches in Ohio next week. “What we do is we connect businesses who have food directly to consumers,” said Too Good To Go spokeswoman Sarah Soteroff. Customers use the app to buy reduced-price “Surprise Bags” of leftover...
Ohio spending another $63M to knock down buildings
(The Center Square) – Nearly 1,300 more buildings across the state will be torn down as Ohio continues to spend taxpayer money on grants it says will spur economic development. The new projects in nine counties will cost $67.3 million and cover 1,277 vacant, dilapidated buildings – all part of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program that has spent more than $200 million on nearly 5,000 projects in all 88 counties since it began in 2021. ...
Ohio Tech Innovation Zone Looks to Play Up Regional Strengths
Central Ohio is positioning itself as a place to foster transportation innovation in areas like autonomy and electrification, particularly as they intersect with agriculture. “Mobility, and smart mobility, and agriculture are definitely tied together,” said Doug McCollough, the inaugural, newly named executive director of The Beta District, an area stretching from Columbus through Dublin, Marysville and Union County. The Beta District, launched in 2021, is an economic development initiative that harnesses the region’s strengths in the transportation technology sectors to establish Central Ohio as yet another tech innovation zone.
DeWine defends record with Ohio legislature despite inaction in several areas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Governor Mike DeWine is defending his record with the Ohio General Assembly, despite multiple calls to action that have yet to be taken up. “Under our system of government, we have a legislative branch as well as an executive branch hand judicial branch,” he said. “Each one has a role and […]
Authorities suspect arson after four Southern Ohio churches burn down
Ohio (WCHS) — A rash of church fires in Southern Ohio has church members asking 'why?' and investigators ruling them as arson. Four churches in the have been destroyed by fire, with three taking place since May. The four churches targeted include Kokeen Enterpise Baptist Church, Flag Springs Methodist...
Ohio bill allowing care facility cameras now ‘worthless,’ advocates say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A bill named after a woman with developmental disabilities who had her throat slit at an Ohio care facility has been amended by legislators, with disability advocates calling the new version “worthless.” House Bill 465, known as Lauren’s Law, was introduced in the Ohio House in March. If passed, Lauren’s Law […]
Roger Kreis and his sons have played a pivotal role in the auctioneering world
John Kreis said he was “just a little fellow,” when his father, Roger Kreis, started his auctioneer business, Roger’s Auction Barn, located at 7255 Knicely Road in Adamsville. “I’m pretty proud of him,” said John with a touch of emotion in his voice. “I watched him build...
Intel executives accused of misleading investors, lawsuit says
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — Intel is facing more than financial problems. Now, it’s facing lawsuits over its financial health. On Wednesday, a class action lawsuit filed in northern California by the Construction Laborer’s Pension Trust of St. Louis, allege Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and Intel CFO David Zisner concealed the money problems in the company, and by misleading investors “caused Intel’s stock to trade at artificially inflated prices.”
Jackie’s Sandwich Shop: Honoring family & community
DANVILLE — Matt Haller and Jackie Haller relish their lives in Danville. Mining the philosophy of community is how co-owners of Jackie’s Sandwich Shop, located at 505 S. Market St., choose to operate their restaurant. It’s where the married couple found peace in moments of chaos. Jackie’s...
Here are 10 area high school football players to keep an eye on as football season nears
LANCASTER − The high school football season is less than two weeks away with the regular season kicking off on Aug. 23. As always, the goal for each team is to qualify for the playoffs, and there seem to be several area teams who should be fighting for a playoff spot at the end of the year. ...
Veterans Appreciation Day honors local service members, families
ASHLAND — Ashland’s 11th annual Veterans Appreciation Day featured Huey helicopter rides, a free lunch and a drone show, among other activities on Saturday. The event also had several family-friendly games, booths and vendors. Event organizers previously told Ashland Source they hoped to honor veterans’ families this year, in addition to the sacrifices service members made.
Eastland Career Center students take gold at SkillsUSA
GROVEPORT – To close out the month of June, a group of Eastland Career Center students achieved the highest of accolades during the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference when they won the gold medal in their respective competitive CTSO event. Rising seniors McKenna Bell (Bloom-Carroll), Lola Phillips (Amanda-Clearcreek), and Amberly Byrd (Pickerington North)...
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