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Joe Mixon's first training camp with Texans off to a rough start
One of the most noteworthy moves of the offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals was the trade that sent veteran running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans. Mixon spent the first seven seasons of his career in Cincinnati, and he became a fan favorite during that time, so the trade was tough for many Bengals fans to swallow.
National Night Out Set for Aug. 6 in Wilmington and Blanchester
National Night Out, an event dedicated to promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place on Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. until dusk in both Wilmington and Blanchester. In Wilmington, the event will take place at the Wilmington Walmart on Progress Way, specifically at the end opposite the main...
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
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. ...
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
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...
Studio Session: "Lit as Funk" brings Dayton's DIY music scene to the State Theater
On July 26, the State Theater in Springfield will host Lit as Funk, a showcase of Dayton-area musicians presented by Art Parkd. Before the event, WYSO music Director Juliet Fromholt hosted a live interview and studio session with Lit as Funk performers Isicle, Dos.Grandiose, and Tronee Threat, as well as the concert’s organizers.
Kettering Park Clean-Up: Fostering community engagement through the environment
As the global climate continues to change, the importance of working to reduce our impact on the environment has become increasingly evident. For positive environmental change to happen, individuals have to feel connected with nature. People need to develop a meaningful relationship with the world around them to effectively address sustainability and environmental issues.
Local wellness walk returns to Dayton next month
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Premier Health is sponsoring this years annual African American Wellness Walk. This is year 24 for the event and residents are invited to register now. The wellness walk is on Aug. 17 at Island MetroPark and will begin with a recognition ceremony at 7:30 a.m. before the 5k at 8 a.m. […]
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...
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