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Could opioid relapses in Ohio increase following legalization of recreational marijuana?
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Tuesday was the opening day for legalized recreational weed sales in Ohio. Local 12 spoke with someone who has been sober for 11 years after a heroin addiction. He was making his first purchase of marijuana. But many of the experts Local 12 interviewed on Wednesday said...
Firefighters battle structure fire in Latham
PIKE COUNTY, OHIO – Emergency crews are responding to a significant structure fire at 834 Shoemaker Road in Latham. Multiple fire departments, including units from Ross County, have been called to provide mutual aid. At this time, it is unknown if the building was occupied or if there were...
West Virginia is the state with the most underprivileged children in new 2024 study
West Virginia is the state with the most underprivileged children, in part because it has the second-highest share of children in low-income households where no adults work and the second-highest share of children whose parents lack secure employment, according to WalletHub. This has resulted in over 22% of children in the state living in households whose incomes are below the poverty line.
Chillicothe gas station cited for health code violations
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Sunoco gas station located at 2121 Western Ave., Chillicothe, underwent a health inspection on August 1, 2024, revealing several critical and non-critical violations. The inspection, conducted by local health authorities, highlighted the following issues:. 3717-1-02.4(C)(15): Critical – Employees were not informed in a verifiable manner...
OHSAA girls golf preview: Cleveland.com Preseason All-Stars, top players for 2024 season
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 2024 OHSAA girls golf season has begun. Competitors from all over the cleveland.com seven-county coverage area in Northeast Ohio are trying to swing their way to the state tournament in October. Last season saw Laurel senior Siena Maschke take home the Division II state crown....
Breeze Airways to offer direct flights from Charleston to New York
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Earlier today, leadership with Breeze Airways and West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) announced that the airline will begin offering flights to New York-Newark from Charleston starting on November 14, 2024. Governor Justice (R-WV) commented on the newest flight announcement. This partnership with Breeze Airways continues to exceed all expectations, and […]
ODOT District 1 seeking public comment on five projects
August 7, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: LIMA, Ohio (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:. State Route...
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...
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