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State Fair opens, will run through Aug. 4
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates for the first day of the Ohio State Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and continues...
Ohio marijuana retailer expects sales to start ‘in the next couple weeks’
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The State of Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has begun issuing certificates of operation to stores in the Tri-State. Cresco Labs, which operates five stores in the Tri-State, said it received its dual-use operational license. It’s one of 15 dual-use cultivators and processors with certificates of operation in Ohio.
U.S. EPA grants MetroHealth, Trust for Public Land $20M to combat indoor air pollution in poor neighborhoods
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $20 million in Community Change Grants to the MetroHealth System and the Trust for Public Land in Ohio to take on issues of climate and environmental justice in disadvantaged communities. MetroHealth is to receive $17.2 million and...
Ohio State Fair day two: A guide to Thursday’s exciting activities
COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)- The second day of the Ohio State Fair promises a plethora of exciting activities, including free live music, livestock exhibitions, thrilling performances, demonstrations, rides, games, and more. Here’s what you can look forward to on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Sensory-Friendly Morning & Opportunities for...
Mega Weekend: Nelsonville Music Festival, Ohio State Fair, Food & Wine Festival & More for Your Weekend
If you want a last try of Pretentious Barrel House’s sour ales, you’d best be getting there soon. State & Third’s last day for the shop Downtown is Friday. Get your tickets for the Comedy Festival this August!. Do some weekend traveling to see big bugs or...
Big Lots closing stores nationwide. Are Ohio locations still open? What we know
[Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect Big Lots' financial standing]. Big Lots announced plans to close 35-40 stores this year, following a June 13 quarterly report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The discount chain, headquartered in Columbus, cited “elevated inflation” and a significant decrease in consumer spending as...
Ohio sales tax holiday returns Tuesday
Jul. 25—LIMA — Ohioans will have 10 days to shop without paying sales tax when Ohio's sales tax holiday returns next Tuesday. The tax holiday will be in effect from midnight Tuesday, July 30 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, just in time for back-to-school shopping. This year's sales tax holiday is the biggest yet, as lawmakers extended the holiday from three to 10 days and lifted the ...
Gurpreet Singh asks Ohio Supreme Court for stay of execution pending appeal of 4 murder convictions
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Gurpreet Singh, the West Chester man sentenced to death for the 2019 slayings of his wife and three of her relatives, is asking the state’s top court for a stay of execution while his legal team tries to overturn his conviction, newly filed court records show.
Rilee Norris receives Superior Rating
GREENVILLE – Greenville’s Rilee Norris received a Superior Rating in recognition of her presentation of metabolic changes in the chemical and muscular systems of the human body due to the ingestion of electrolytes. Norris, the daughter of Megan Shaneyfelt, will be attending her second year at Miami Valley...
Animal Resource Center warns of ‘lost pet’ scam
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Scammers are once again attempting to manipulate people for their own personal gain. The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center took to social media to warn residents of a scam centered on the premise of a lost pet. According to their post, the scammer will call the resident, claiming to be with […]
SWAT called to reported Springfield standoff
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — SWAT has been called to a large police presence in Springfield Thursday evening. A large police presence is currently blocking off a section of N. Belmont Avenue due to a reported standoff. The initial response began around 5:30 p.m., with the situation gradually increasing as the evening went on. A sergeant […]
Soccer squad uses camp to prepare for season
One week after Tipp held their youth soccer camp, the high school team held their annual camp. This brought together middle and high school soccer players for three days to prepare for the upcoming season. “The last two weeks have been tremendous for our program,” said Tipp coach Joel Slyman....
Darke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a male involved in a theft. On July 24th, 2024 at approximately 4:22 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the Dollar General in New Madison, Ohio in reference to a theft. During the course of the investigation, it was found...
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that this was not the first iteration of his name. Nor would it be the last.
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