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No music, samples or food trucks for start of Ohio recreational marijuana sales, state says
Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. ...
Four of five area counties see rise in unemployment
LIMA — Four of the five area counties saw an increase in unemployment rate percentages from May to June. The ranges in rates varied from as little as 0.9% and as high as 2.6%. Allen County gained 1,100 employees from May through June but lost 500, increasing the rate...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
H.L. Comeriato, staff writer at The Buckeye Flame, named national ‘LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year’
From a jaw-dropping exploration of the rise of Ohio-based neo-Nazis, to a groundbreaking guide to navigating health insurance for LGBTQ+ Ohioans, to a smile-inducing walk around Cincinnati with an LGBTQ+ elder, H.L. Comeriato has explored an astonishing range of topics in their three years as staff writer for The Buckeye Flame.
Local senators praise Cleveland-Cliffs plant announcement
WEIRTON, WV — With Monday's announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs that it will invest $150 million in a new electrical distribution transformer production plant, many local lawmakers believe it is a benefit. Ohio U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown said the more than 600 jobs expected to be created, could help supplement some of the ones that were lost when the plant idled, but ultimately, it's up to Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers.
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
JD Vance owes almost everything to Peter Thiel, a pro-Trump billionaire and "New Right" ideologue
In 2016, JD Vance compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and now he is the former president’s running mate. Behind the scenes of the Ohio Senator’s transformation from a “Never Trump guy” to the Republican nominee's second-in-command is Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of Paypal.
Ohio election law violates rights of voters with disabilities, federal judge says
Ohio's election law violates the rights of people with disabilities who rely on caregivers or family members to return their absentee ballots, a federal judge ruled Monday. The decision came down in a lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing only certain family members to help relatives who are hospitalized or homebound because of...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
21 people applied to represent Akron's Ward 8. Who are they?
Representing Ward 8 on Akron City Council appears to be a popular job. More than 20 people applied for the open seat vacated by James Hardy earlier this month. The applicants come from a variety of backgrounds, including former school board members, small business owners and account managers. Ideastream Public...
New Philadelphia police catch grab-and-dash thieves at mall
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Police say they will present their case to the grand jury Wednesday after they caught two people red-handed trying to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s. New Philadelphia Police Officer Kurt Olson says the attempted theft took place on...
Goodyear selling specialty tire business for $905 million, cutting 175 Akron jobs
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear announced Monday it will sell its Off-The-Road tire business to Japanese tire maker Yokohama for $905 million, and separately said it is moving 175 Akron jobs to Costa Rica. Both moves are part of Goodyear Forward, a plan announced in November to transform the tire...
After razing old Denny's, Raising Cane's plans new restaurant at Lex-Springmill Road site
ONTARIO ― Denny's is closing its restaurant on Lexington-Springmill Road and Raising Cane's is going to build a new restaurant at the site. According to Raising Cane's plan review application form, filed with the Ontario Zoning Office on June 17, Raising Cane's listed the Denny's address of 720 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. ...
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