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Legal Weed and Teens: Medical Professionals Worry the Ohio Law Change Will Boost Usage
Will the legalization of marijuana in Ohio prompt more kids to smoke a joint? That question has been on the minds of addiction doctors, counselors, researchers and parents since Ohio voters approved a November 2023 ballot issue legalizing the drug for adult recreational use. The change took effect on Aug. 6, 2024, after state regulators finalized rules for sales, and now, marijuana becomes more available—and less stigmatized.
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.44 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.58 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Ohio Task Force 1 crews staged for ‘Debby’ tropical storm response
Video of related coverage on Hurricane Debby DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — While Tropical Storm Debby prepares to make a second landfall on Wednesday, Ohio Task Force 1 prepares for action. Ohio Task Force 1 (OH-TF1) is currently stationed in South Carolina if state or local officials ask for their skilled support. In total, 47 members, […]
What should be done with frozen embryos if a couple who made them divorces? The Ohio Supreme Court could decide.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Fairlawn man wants the state Supreme Court to prevent his ex-wife from becoming pregnant by using preserved embryos the two produced through in-vitro fertilization before their divorce. Instead, the ex-husband wants the court to order a Westerville fertility clinic the couple used to anonymously donate...
Miss Minford Lexi Conkel’s Golden Hour before the pageant
MINFORD- As summer starts winding down and community members prepare for the season-ending celebration of River Days, more and more local contestants competing in the Miss River Days Pageant are accomplishing their platform missions. One of those contestants, Miss Minford Lexi Conkel, says she has completed her platform requirements, but continues to do good for a cause that is important to her.
Backroad Bakery owner hopes to 'start small and slowly grow' in West Lafayette
WEST LAFAYETTE − Paying homage to the simple baking recipes she grew up with is the foundation of the new Backroad Bakery operated by Tacey Firewick. The bakery has been open a little more than a month in the Brickstone Building, 100 W. Main St., West Lafayette. It took over the space once home to Heavenly Sweets Bakery. ...
Ronceverte residents charged with intent to deliver after allegedly being found with 20 grams of meth
Three Greenbrier County residents are in jail this week, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine. Kaitlyn Marie Sheppard, David Alan Rookstool, and Nicholas Richard Dunbrack – all of Ronceverte – have each been charged with possession with intent to deliver.
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024; jackpot $185 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected in the latest Powerball drawing for a jackpot estimated at $185 million. The Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, numbers are 6-19-35-47-57 Powerball 9 Power Play 3x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 11-12-20-27-41-48 Kicker 658881. The jackpot increases to $14 million for...
More than $300K going to programs to encourage children, agriculture
(The Center Square) – Ohio plans to spend more than $300,000 in taxpayer funds to create educational opportunities for children related to agriculture. The Grow Ohio grants go to 14 communities to support local agricultural education programs, including farm-to-school projects like outdoor or indoor school gardening, hydroponics, collaboration with local food producers and food literacy activities. According to a release, many programs plan to incorporate food produced in the programs...
When does Ohio's sales tax holiday end? Here's what to know about the final hours
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is underway. Ohioans have been getting more bang for their buck and a break from taxes for their shopping sprees during the period. But when does it end? Here's what to know. ...
Addiction Recovery Care under FBI probe for health care fraud. Lawsuits show a troubled past.
On July 30, the FBI asked former employees and patients to share experiences with ARC as part of its fraud investigation of Kentucky’s largest and most ambitious recovery care system.
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