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NE Ohio newspaper drivers pension plan gets $31.6 million boost from feds
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A pension plan that covers more than 800 northeast Ohio newspaper drivers is getting $31.6 million from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation so it can pay full benefits to retirees. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced Friday that it approved an application submitted to the...
From banning ‘X’ gender passports to dismantling federal DEI programs: 13 items on JD Vance’s legislative wish list
WASHINGTON, D. C. - As a freshman U.S. Senator whose party doesn’t get to set the political agenda, Ohio’s JD Vance hasn’t made much of a legislative impact during less than two years in Congress. Instead, the Cincinnati Republican has outlined his goals by introducing more than...
Purple Raiders Picked Third in OAC Volleyball Coaches Preseason Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Mount Union women's volleyball was picked to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference coaches preseason Poll and received a first place vote as it was released on Wednesday morning. The Purple Raiders bring back their top five hitters including 95% of their kills led by...
Deadline approaching for residents to file claim for East Palestine settlement payment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — People living near the site of the toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio have until Thursday to file a claim for a settlement payment. Some of them want more time to decide whether to give up the chance to sue Norfolk Southern. The amount of...
Northeast Ohio weather: Final unseasonably cool night; Summer heat returns this weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - After a beautiful day, tonight will be our final night in the 50s for quite some time. Temperatures will plummet into the lower 50s by Friday morning. (“Typical” overnight lows this time of the year are in the lower 60s.) Despite a cool start...
Columbus, Dayton, gun safety advocates settle court case over Ohio’s background check system
The cities of Dayton and Columbus as well as Everytown For Gun Safety settled a four years-long court battle this week with the state of Ohio over the criminal background check system. The program is a well-known protection to ensure people with a serious criminal convictions aren’t able to purchase a firearm, but it’s also […]
Residents give suggestions, voice concerns at assisted-living forum
BOWLING GREEN — After the Ohio Department of Aging asked for input as it creates a navigator for assisted-living facilities, the state was met with heavy criticism and outright discontentment at a public forum. Residents like Susan Sanderson surrounded tables with a few stacked white poster boards and sticky notes to give suggestions about the department’s soon-to-be Ohio Assisted Living Navigator, similar to the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator, at a state-hosted public forum at the Wood County Senior Center on Tuesday. Each table had six to seven people interact with one department representative guiding discussion by asking questions about how each of them recognized their loved one needed care, identifying the type of care they needed, how they searched for information, and their experiences, if any, with an assisted-living facility, which is a facility that serves clients who don’t require 24-hour care. Ms. Sanderson is an ombudsman for Advocates for Basic Legal Equality and her mother has lived in a facility in the past. She sat next to a stack of red sticky notes and discussed ideas with other participants about features that should be included in the new navigator, sticking those suggestions on the board.
Central Ohioans targeted by scam text message for unpaid tolls
Central Ohioans are being targeted by a text scam declaring their vehicles have an outstanding toll charge, with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission warning against clicking on the links associated with the text.
FALCONS FLY HIGH TO BEGIN THE SEASON
AUSTINTOWN, OH—The Fitch volleyball team started its regular season with a decisive three-set win over Walsh Jesuit on Tuesday, powered by strong performances from several players. Junior Rylie Simons, the program’s all-time assists leader, recorded 39 assists and simultaneously achieved her 100th career ace. Senior Katie Wilt led the...
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