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JumpStart taps 'a village' to grow Northeast Ohio's tech-based companies
Dangling from Franco Kraiselburd’s gloved hand is a white, jello-like patch he believes will revolutionize wound care worldwide. “Imagine this is the next band aid. Do you know what I mean?’’ says an animated Kraiselburd, encouraging visitors to a Case Western Reserve University lab to glove up and touch the moistened patch. “Here's the thing – imagine this integrated into your skin. Right? And it just feels nice.”
Ohio's tax-free holiday extended to 10 days, big savings expected
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Tuesday marks the return of Ohio's Tax-Free Holiday. This year, the traditional three-day offer will instead last 10 days, running from July 30 through Aug. 8. Walmart in Dublin expects a rush of customers, especially parents and students looking to save on back-to-school shopping. "It’s...
Why finding locations for legal marijuana businesses is so challenging in Ohio: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio has more than 18,000 locations near where you can’t open a recreational marijuana business. We’re talking about the difficulty of finding locations far from schools, parks and churches on Today in Ohio. Listen online here. Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast,...
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
Ohio county fairs aren't done: See which ones are next on the calendar
Here in central Ohio, county fair festivities will last as late as October, gracing the region with exciting grandstand events, buttery fair foods and thrilling rides. Here is a roundup of remaining county fairs in the area. Hartford Fair ...
Ohio launches 'Bystander Care Initiative' to teach life-saving skills
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The state of Ohio has launched a massive effort to save lives. The idea, is to give bystanders the skills they need to step in and help in the case of a medical emergency. The new 'Bystander Care Initiative' is a major undertaking. The state's...
Bill creates child-care cost sharing program
A Chillicothe state lawmaker said he was inspired by the efforts of the local Goodwill Industries to establish a child-care center when devising legislation meant to help Ohio families with child-care costs. Rep. Mark Johnson, a Republican, said just as Goodwill works to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with...
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