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Millions of tax dollars invested in the state fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State funding for the Ohio State Fair has seen more than a 5,000% increase over the past several years. It is all part of a new project called Expo 2050, much of it funded by taxpayer dollars, to transform the fairgrounds. “A lot of things that we’re spending money on, you’re […]
Cavaliers owner launches new sports network
The RSN industry is in a state of flux, and pretty much all of cable with it. So Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is taking a proactive step, but not with his own team, at least not yet. Gilbert’s Rock Entertainment Group will be partnering with broadcast company and owner of many local stations Gray Read more... The post Dan Gilbert, Gray Media launch new Ohio sports network appeared first on Awful Announcing.
'Every little bit helps': Northeast Ohio shoppers ready for state's expanded sales tax holiday
CLEVELAND — Ohio's newly extended sales tax holiday is only four days away and both businesses and shoppers across the northeastern part of the state are ready to go. Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that this year's sales tax holiday will be expanded from three to 10 days, starting at midnight on Tuesday, July 30 and extend through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 8.
As prices go up, here's how to stretch your dollar at the gas pump
CINCINNATI — Gas prices are on the rise here in the Tri-State. A spokesperson from AAA said that’s partially due to the cost of crude oil going up, as well as some refineries that were forced to shut down recently. We went to the experts to find out...
How will Ohio law enforcement test for DUIs involving marijuana?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Driving under the influence of marijuana is nothing new for law enforcement. According to Ohio law, someone is considered over the legal limit for marijuana while driving if their urine has 10 nanograms or more per millimeter of concentration of marijuana or 2 nanograms, or more per millimeter of marijuana concentration in their blood.
Ohio Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday winning numbers for July 26, 2024
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 26, 2024, results for each game: Mega Millions Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ...
Caught: 'Creep' J.D. Vance Under Fire for Previously Searching 'Woman Dolphin' on Social Media
Republican Senator and former President Donald Trump's hand-picked running mate, J.D. Vance, was ridiculed online for a head-turning social media post that showed he was searching X for content surrounding "women" and "dolphin."In an awkward attempt to connect with his online audience, Vance shared a clip of a woman "being violated" by a dolphin and "enjoying it." In his post, he wrote, "Maybe the internet was a mistake."Many online sleuths were quick to point out that the words "woman" and "dolphin" were highlighted in the screenshot used in the post Vance shared, suggesting that the Republican senator searched for those...
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
'It Was a Sarcastic Comment': J.D. Vance Defends Himself After His 'Childless Cat Ladies' Remark Went Viral
Former President Donald Trump's new running mate, J.D. Vance, addressed his viral controversial comments about the Democratic Party being run by "childless cat ladies" and doubled down on his past remarks.Vance told Megyn Kelly, host of "The Megyn Kelly Show" podcast, “Obviously, it was a sarcastic comment. I’ve got nothing against cats" before he blamed the media for "focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said.”In an interview on the popular conservative show, the Ohio senator said, "I know the media wants to attack me and wants me to back down with...
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