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First responders help bolster Lakewood football's Meet the Team Night
HEBRON ― It had been a while since Connor Shook had played high school football. Twelve years to be exact. Now a Licking County Sheriff's deputy, he took the turf at Lakewood's Calhoun Memorial Field with local first responders against the current Lancers in a 7-on-7 Saturday night. ...
'It is so good to be back home': JD Vance returns to Middletown
Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, returned to his hometown of Middletown this afternoon for his first rally after being named former President Donald Trump's running mate. The visit comes one day after President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the presidential race and supporting Vice President...
Goodyear blimp birthplace honored as part Ohio aviation history. Here's what that means
The historic Goodyear blimp has been a part of Ohio since the first iterations were manufactured for the U.S. Navy during World War I. Now, the site the blimp calls home is being honored as part of the Buckeye State's aviation and space history. Wingfoot Lake State Park is the...
Ohio grants first recreational marijuana licenses. See which 10 were approved for operations
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has given 10 marijuana growers and processers certificates of operation – including two in Akron and one each in Lorain and Portage counties – which permits them to begin working in the recreational market. These are the first...
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Steward Health has not received ‘qualified bids’ for sale of local hospitals
(WKBN) — The Steward Health Care System has canceled auctions for its locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to court documents filed on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas — where Steward Health is based — the organization has “not received bids that constitute a qualified bid” needed to […]
Ohio governor names three criteria for picking Vance Senate replacement
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) is keeping his cards close to his vest when it comes to whom he might choose to replace Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) in the Senate. But he did outline a few guiding principles for how he will decide should Vance win election as former President Donald Trump’s vice president […]
Here's who is performing at the Ohio State Fair this year
The Ohio State Fair is just around the corner, and with the 12 days of unique food, butter sculptures and more, a lively concert lineup provides entertainment to fairgoers. This year's schedule includes popular rappers, country bands and comedians spanning the July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair. From rides to...
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots grow; Sunday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $279 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the Friday, July 19, 2024, drawing. Those numbers are 10-17-23-50-67 Mega Ball 3 Megaplier 3x. The next drawing is Tuesday, July 23. The Monday, July 22 Powerball...
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