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Ohio sales tax holiday: How you can get a refund if you were mistakenly charged sales taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohio continues its annual sales tax holiday through Aug. 8, what can you do if you're mistakenly charged taxes at the time of purchase? Can you get a refund?. Here's what the Ohio Department of Taxation says:. Retailers should refund tax to any consumer who...
Ballot board will describe redistricting proposal for voters
COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has set Aug. 16 for the Ohio Ballot Board to meet to write the language that voters will see on Nov. 5 describing a proposed constitutional amendment that would overhaul how congressional and state legislative districts are drawn. But the Republican official won't be there. A U.S. Army Reservist, he is on duty at Fort Liberty in North Carolina. His role as board chairman will be filled by former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof, a Medina Republican whom Mr. LaRose recently named as his chief legal counsel and deputy assistant secretary of state. The 3-2 Republican-majority panel is tasked with providing a synopsis of a lengthy proposed amendment that voters will see at the polls and on absentee ballots. That language is supposed to provide “the substance of the proposal” and then ask voters to mark either “yes” or no.”
Ms. Foundation for Women launches Ms. Midwest initiative to support underserved communities
Ms. Foundation for Women has announced the launch of its new Ms. Midwest initiative, which aims to provide financial investment and resources to organizations led by women, girls and gender-expansive people of color across a 12-state region in the Midwest. The program is part of the foundation’s strategy to impact...
Appeal of man convicted of rape not considered by Ohio Supreme Court
According to WKBN, a rape case involving a Hubbard man who is currently serving 30 years to life will not be heard by the Supreme Court of Ohio as they have declined to hear the appeal. According to a news release from the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office, 35-year-old Kenneth Nitso...
An Ohio man receives a sentence for a series of robberies and distribution in western PA
A former Ohio man has received an additional sentence of over a decade and a half for his involvement in a series of pharmacy robberies in western Pennsylvania and the subsequent sale of the stolen drugs. This development marks a significant escalation in his punishment. Abdulrahman Abdelaziz Jamea, formerly of...
Lake Erie guide Peg VanVleet inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lake Erie fishing guide Peg VanVleet was inducted into the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Hall of Fame Thursday at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. She was honored for a long list of conservation efforts that included vice president of environmental issues for the Lake Erie Charter Boat Association (LECBA).
Intel to cut thousands of workers as part of a massive restructuring
The company behind the state's biggest economic development project in history said Thursday that it is cutting at least 15% of its workforce as part of a massive global restructuring designed to boost profit and improve efficiency in the years to come. The cuts by Intel are part of a $10 billion restructuring...
Man arrested after allegedly robbing a Northern Kentucky bank, making terroristic threats
FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - A man was arrested in Florence on Thursday after he allegedly robbed a bank. It happened at 5 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank, near 8100 Burlington Pike. According to police, 41-year-old Lloyd Owens from Louisville walked up to the bank teller counter and showed a note that demanded money. After he took the money, he quickly tried to flee the bank on foot. Police saw him run across Burlington Pike onto Hopeful Church Road and found him hiding in the rear parking lot of Kerry Hyundai.
Man hides in woman’s home hours after she died, steals her jewelry
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (WXIX) - A man is behind bars after he allegedly stole jewelry from a woman who had just passed away and then barricaded himself in her home. Daniel Scribner is currently facing a second degree burglary charge, jail records show. According to Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders,...
Start date picked for recreational marijuana sales in Ohio
Find updates on dispensaries planning for sales on Tuesday at the bottom of this article. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A start date has been decided for Ohio’s recreational marijuana sales, with multiple dispensaries and the regulating agency itself giving notice that their paperwork is in order to begin business. Cresco Labs Chief Communication Officer Jason […]
Crash blocking traffic reported on West 8th Street in East Price Hill
CINCINNATI — A crash was reported on West 8th Street in East Price Hill Friday morning. It is reportedly blocking traffic at the intersection with Enright Avenue. Alternate routes are advised. Cincinnati police are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported. It is unclear what caused the...
What you need to know if you're one of the 60,000 coming to Luke Combs' show at Paycor
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Luke Combs is bringing his 'Growin' Up & Gettin' Old' Tour to Paycor Stadium Friday and Saturday. Duane Haring, Paycor Stadium's Director of Stadium and Event Operations, says about 60,000 people are expected to attend the concert. "We've had a lot of practice doing this, we really...
Queen City Opera to Present ‘The Magic Flute’
Ohio’s Queen City Opera is set to present “The Magic Flute” in an adaptation that pays homage to the world of video games. The famed Mozart opera has been set to a new English libretto by Josh Shaw and E. Scott Levin that has a duration of two hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. The production, which premiered at Pacific Opera Project, is directed by Josh Shaw and will take the stage of the Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 2 – 4, 2024.
Weekend weather planner: Scattered storms possible, but it won't be a total washout
CINCINNATI — Are you sick of the steamy and stormy pattern yet? The good news is that we are nearly out of it. Friday, we still have scattered storms. Hit and miss downpours possible this morning. Scattered rain and thunderstorms will be off and on through Friday evening. It's...