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Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Pedestrian hit and killed on I-275 westbound in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ohio — A pedestrian is dead after she was hit by two vehicles on the interstate overnight, according to the Springdale Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a female pedestrian walking in the westbound lanes of Interstate 275 near Chesterdale Road in Springdale around 2:20 a.m. While police were on their way, the call was upgraded to a pedestrian struck.
Crash with injuries reported on OH-28 in Milford
MILFORD, Ohio — A crash was reported on State Route 28 in Milford Friday morning. It was reported near the intersection with Branch Hill-Guinea Pike at 9:09 a.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WLWT at this time....
Structure fire reported on Brandywine Lane in West Chester Township
CINCINNATI — A structure fire has been reported on Brandywine Lane in West Chester Township. Butler County emergency crews are responding to the scene, in a residential area. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time, but no injuries have been reported. Click the video player above...
'Safe Surrender Day' offers fresh start for accused Hamilton Co. juveniles
The so-called "Safe Surrender Day" encourages juveniles with warrants to arrive at the courthouse between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. This is the third event of its kind since the program began earlier this year. Since then, dozens of young people have safely surrendered in Hamilton County,...
CFD: $75K in damage, several displaced after house fire in North Avondale
CINCINNATI — Eight people and two dogs were displaced on Friday after a fire at a house in North Avondale, the Cincinnati Fire Department said. According to CFD, crews were called to the 600 block of Greenwood Avenue around 5:31 p.m. Friday. No injuries were reported. Officials said the...
Free pop-up dental, vision and medical clinic this weekend in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — A nonprofit will host a pop-up clinic for free dental, vision and medical care to those in need this weekend. All operations are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The patient parking lot will open at 11:59 p.m. on Friday night and stay open for the duration of the clinic. The clinic will open its doors at 6 a.m.
Here are Cincinnati’s best 10 special teams players in high school football in 2024
As another season of football and Friday night lights approach, so do player rankings and previews. The Enquirer has been ranking the best players by position from Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Here the the 10 best special teamers, kickers, punters and returners, in the area, listed alphabetically. Be sure...
Reds Rumors: Cincy reluctant to trade Jonathan India, but are shopping this pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays did the Cincinnati Reds a favor on Thursday night. Ahead of the Rays' three-game series with the Reds, Tampa Bay dealt former Rookie of the Year Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects and a player to be named later. With one...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 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...
Ohioans head to the Paris Olympics: The Wake Up for Friday, July 26, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Six Northeast Ohioans are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics, beginning with opening ceremonies today and running through Aug. 11. Nearly 600 Americans will take part in 33 sports over the 15...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 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...
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