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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make this work and we did,”… Continue reading Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Continental Board of Education Met July 17, 2024
The regular meeting for the Continental School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, in the administrative office. The meeting was called to order by Board President Dean Bidlack, who opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Hearing of the Public:. The Board congratulated the following students...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Teen drivers have opportunity for free training
LIMA — Teen drivers will have an opportunity to practice crash avoidance techniques with a licensed instructor on a closed course at Lima Senior High School on Aug. 7 and 8. These free four-hour sessions are organized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and will help teen drivers learn skills like skid recovery and how to deal with an anti-lock braking system.
St. Rita’s Thrift Store plans back-to-school sale
LIMA — The Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Thrift Store will sell discounted school spirit wear during its back-to-school bash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the store, 528 W. North St., Lima. The thrift store, which is managed by hospital volunteers, sells discounted brand-name clothing,...
Our Daily Bread is in need of picnic tables to use during building renovations
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is getting ready for a makeover but needs some assistance to continue its mission. After nearly a year of fundraising, the organization is ready to complete the new facade project. The project includes new metal siding, a new porch, and a sign. It's expected to take three weeks, and during that time they won't be able to use the dining room. They are getting a tent provided by Mercy Health-St. Rita's to put in the empty lot next door. But they are looking for picnic tables that they can use for that time.
Van Wert Live announces holiday shows
VAN WERT — Van Wert Live announced three new shows for this year’s holiday season. Forever Motown will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 state Route 118, Van Wert. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec....
Latty Community Festival: July 27th!
If you’ve ever visited, lived in, or driven past Latty, Ohio on State Route 613 or US 127, come and see what’s happening in this small but active community. Sponsored by Latty area churches, the Third Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Latty Town Hall and Park. (There is no rain date.) The event will be from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and is organized by members of The Latty Apostolic Christian, Friends United Methodist, & Latty Zion Baptist churches.
Maryland Opera announces 2024-25 season, featuring works of Puccini and Bizet
Maryland Opera has announced its 2024-2025 season, which will open on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer on Charles Street in North Baltimore. The opening performance will be “Morte e Vita,” fully staged and costumed, featuring the final acts from Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “Madama Butterfly,” and “Manon Lescaut.”
Lima Public Library sparks creativity in future innovators with electronics camp
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A STEM camp at the Lima Public Library is inspiring young minds through a lot of activities. Students ages 10 through 16 are participating in a 4-day summer electronics camp this week to create electromagnetics, burglar alarms, and blinking lights. The lessons taught give students the chance to tackle eighth-grade science concepts and dive deeper into their passion for science. With tools in hand, these future innovators make friends and discoveries through interactive, hands-on learning.
Lima Police Department investigating body found in wooded area downtown
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department is investigating a body found Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of a body found in a wooded area on the corner of Jackson and Market Street, beside the train tracks. The body had been there for a significant amount of time and appeared to be male. There were no signs of a struggle or clues as to the cause of death where it was found. The deceased individual was sent to the Lucas County Coroner to determine their identity and cause of death, but a report may not be complete for several weeks.
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