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Ohio medical marijuana users say prices too high. Will recreational program change that?
When recreational marijuana sales begin in Ohio by Sept. 7, the state’s medical marijuana program will continue. But some patients say they're already shelling out more money to treat their ailments while facing a decline in product availability. ...
This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed
The seven-day epic is over. And, having validated signatures on petitions for the Franklin County Board of Elections for a week, I can say that several things stood out. First, it seems pretty likely that Ohioans will have a chance to vote for redistricting reform in November. Most of my week was filled with validating […] The post This volunteer spent a week validating Ohio petition signatures. Here’s what he observed appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Groundbreaking date set for first Buc-ee's in Ohio
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Buc-ee's is about to break ground in Ohio for the very first time. The state's first Buc-ee's is set for its official groundbreaking on Aug. 8, according to Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore. The store will be located at the intersection of state Route 235...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
Ohio lawmakers could require state-approved training for anyone who serves alcohol
COSHOCTON − A new law being considered by Ohio legislators could change the responsibility restaurants and bars have for customers consuming alcohol at their establishments. And at least one local establishment is on board. House Bill 504 would require state-approved training for all liquor permit holders and their employees, as reported by the...
Ashland University graduate Megan Harvey named executive director of Main Street Wadsworth
Megan Harvey had really enjoyed participating in community and high school theatre productions but was too afraid to pursue theatre as a career. After a few other career explorations, she decided to pursue a profession in arts management. However, the university she was attending and had wanted to attend since...
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Elyria water customers asked to conserve due to power issue at water plant
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lorain County Emergency Management Agency has asked Elyria water customers to reduce their non-essential water usage due to power issues at the water plant. LCEMA said customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure until the problem is resolved. Non-essential water usage subject to mandatory restrictions...
Jeromesville, Vermillion Twp. eye Hillsdale Local Schools properties
HAYESVILLE — A lot can change in a year, and for Hillsdale Local Schools, the 2023-2024 school year marked its first in a brand new building. But the question the district faces now is what to do with the properties for the old buildings. At its Tuesday board meeting,...
Wooster Mourns Passing of Zack Weber
who was a member of The College of Wooster football team for parts of three seasons, passed away earlier this summer. Weber's family has announced a service will be held at 4 p.m. on July 29 at St. Martin of Tours Church in Valley City, Ohio. "We are shocked...
Woman dead after officer-involved shooting outside Medina County Sheriff's Office
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting outside the Medina County Sheriff's Office Wednesday evening, according to a news release from the Medina Police Department. Chief of Police Edward Kinney said at around 6 p.m., a person used the external building intercom to notify the sheriff's office that a woman in the parking lot was "creating a disturbance" and had a gun.
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