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Watch: Ohio AG Dave Yost entertains RNC attendees with Bob Seger cover
Ohio Attorney General and 2026 gubernatorial contender Dave Yost gave Ohio delegates a short concert at the Republican National Convention. Monday, Yost played piano while putting a Republican spin on his own version of Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll." "We're fighting for America's soul / Those progressives are just out of control," he sang.
Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits
A second major consulting group has quit working with Ohio’s controversy-ridden retired teachers’ pension fund, another blow to the already chaotic system. Anxiety is high at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of both a public corruption scheme and mishandling of funds. This all […] The post Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Ohio lawmakers want to ease smoking restrictions on cigar bars. Health experts slam idea
Some Ohio lawmakers want to ease indoor smoking restrictions for cigar lounges despite Ohio's smoking ban. Rep. Richard Dell'Aquila, D-Seven Hills, and Rep. Rep. Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, are supporting House Bill 530 which would provide cigar lounges with an exemption from 2006's Smoke Free Workplace Act. Currently, cigar lounges can allow indoor smoking if 80% or more of their sales come from cigars or cigar products. The legislation would lower that to 15%. ...
The final public hearing on parcel fees brings new perspectives and new options
LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee to preserve the local recycling center received a cool reception in Logan last week. It was the last of three public hearings put on by the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District. The annual parcel fee would tax properties in Athens and Hocking...
New Community Garden in Lancaster
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Lancaster, Ohio) – The Fairfield County Health Department has announced Lancaster’s new community garden located at Lancaster Camp Ground. The garden contains six garden beds that have been rented out by community members, as well as one garden bed being used for educational purposes by the county’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program.
Woman Guilty of False Emergency Calls
Muskingum Co- A Zanesville woman pleaded guilty to making hundreds of calls to emergency services. The Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office said 34-year-old Keisha S. Kennedy, of Zanesville appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on July 12, entering a guilty plea before Judge Mark C. Fleegle. Kennedy pleaded guilty to felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems.
Celebrate art and music at the 40th annual Lancaster Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Lancaster Festival is back for year 40 celebrating a mosaic of art, music and community. For ten days, visitors can experience a variety of activities for all ages. Executive Director Deb Connell shares what's in store for this jammed packed festival. For more information, head to lancasterfestival.org.
Canadian clothing recycling company Debrand opens U.S. 'flagship' in central Ohio
The Canadian clothing recycling company Debrand has opened its "flagship" U.S. facility in Delaware. Founded in 2008 by Amelia Eleiter and Wes Baker, Debrand partners with clothing companies to collect and sort damaged, returned and unsold inventory for resale, donation, recycling, repair or disposal. Debrand said it diverted nearly 1,000 tons of used...
Civil War reenactment on the river will bring the boom of cannons
Come July 19, the Muskingum River will come alive with a Civil War reenactment that sees guests of the Lorena Sternwheeler getting shot at from the river banks — and the boat firing back. “They won’t even let me know where the cannons are,” said Captain Bill Page of...
National brunch chain launches central Ohio location
Attention, northern Columbus breakfast enthusiasts: your morning just got a whole lot tastier!. Today marks the anticipated grand opening of First Watch’s newest location at 6547 Artesian Run in Lewis Center. This exciting addition promises not just a meal, but an invigorating start to your day. And to celebrate...
Plants in Pike Co. are radioactive as uranium enrichment begins again
PIKETON, Ohio – A specter from the Cold War lingers over rural Ohio, raising fresh concerns about the lasting environmental and health impacts of uranium enrichment. A recent independent investigation has confirmed the significant uptake of neptunium-237, a highly radioactive man-made element, by plants growing near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP).
Summer event teaches Columbus kids basic safety skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Kids across the city of Columbus are learning about the basics of keeping themselves safe this summer at Safety City. Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus teamed up for the third year of the program. Safety City is free for kids ages five to seven and they spend four […]
Groveport Madison schools to provide free meals for all students
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) – A new program will provide free breakfast and lunch to all Groveport Madison students, regardless of income. The school district announced last week that it will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will […]
Ohio Bobcats Football Win Total Prediction: How Many Games Will The Bobcats Win In 2024?
Who would have thought Ohio would have won 10 games in back-to-back seasons?. The Bobcats only combined to win five games in the two seasons prior. Now, head coach Tim Albin has the program in a great spot. This year will be an interesting one for the Bobcats, though, as they lost nearly all of their starters from a year ago.
Sheetz to open Lancaster location on Wednesday at North Memorial Drive and Pierce Avenue.
LANCASTER − It's hard not to come across a Sheetz gas station/convenience store while driving in central Ohio. It seems like they have sprung up everywhere in the last couple of years or so. Lancaster will get its turn Wednesday when Sheetz opens a new spot at North Memorial...
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