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Welcome To Summer In Ohio!
WILMINGTON – It’s an old, old cliche, but one that bears repeating: If you don’t like the weather in Ohio, stick around for 15 minutes. It’s bound to change. The National Weather Service in Wilmington would likely agree as it predicts that several rounds of showers and storms are likely to move across Central Ohio through Friday. Some locally heavy rain and gusty winds will be the primary threats with these storms and repeated rounds of heavy rain may lead to localized flooding.
Proposed law targets retail theft sprees as organized crime
COLUMBUS — Ohio is looking at treating escalating and increasingly violent retail theft sprees as organized crime with a statewide law enforcement task force and stronger criminal penalties. Now in the Senate, a House-passed bill would create the task force to collaborate with the state attorney general's office and the Ohio Organized Crime Commission to assist law enforcement and prosecutors and to share information in real time across jurisdictions. “[Organized retail crime] causes billions of dollars in losses annually,” Rep. Haraz Ghanbari (R., Perrysburg), sponsor of House Bill 366, told his House colleagues. “ORC involves planned large-scale operations targeting retailers across multiple jurisdictions. The National Retail Federation survey shows a 67 percent increase in organized retail crime incidents reported by loss prevention executives.” “ORC disrupts businesses, and it also jeopardizes the safety of consumers and employees,” he said. “Many retailers across Ohio have reduced operating hours or they have closed their stores in some instances due to increased criminal activity. The primary concern in doing so is the escalation of violence associated with these ORC activities.”
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
More than $1M approved for East Palestine businesses through support program
More help will be coming to eligible businesses in East Palestine. That's because the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1 million for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program was created to provide loans to businesses impacted by the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment that happened last...
First law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio honored with memorial service
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A memorial service with a full police honor guard was held Tuesday for Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Mattis K9, the first law enforcement therapy K9 in the state of Ohio. Mattis passed away in June after battling health issues. The yellow Labrador retriever was 7...
Group wants change to Ohio’s sales tax holiday
(The Center Square) – While the National Federation of Independent Business encourages consumers to take advantage of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, a policy group wants the state to make a change. The business group sees the holiday as a way to boost small businesses and drive local economies when small-business owner optimism is growing around the country. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to shop...
Worthington vegan eatery Zammy's, Columbus sour-beer brewery Pretentious closing
Starting Tuesday, dining out in Ohio will cost less thanks to the state's sales tax holiday. Here's a look at some of the openings, closings and other happenings on the Columbus food scene this week. ...
New Supply Chain Agreement Links Alaska, Ohio, Arizona for EVs
Graphite One and Lucid Motors have announced a significant step in creating a supply chain that spans Alaska, Ohio, and Arizona. The agreement, unveiled during a U.S. Capitol briefing last week, will establish a fully U.S.-based supply chain for advanced graphite materials, crucial for the production of electric vehicle batteries.
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