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Ohio brewery sues Pennsylvania over 'protectionist' rules that limit beer sales
A Cincinnati-based brewery is taking aim at Pennsylvania's alcohol regulations. Urban Artifact, a 9-year-old brewery that specializes in fruit-infused beers, filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month alleging that Pennsylvania uses unfair barriers to restrict sales from companies that aren't located in the commonwealth. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Here’s how much Mahoning Valley arts organizations will receive from Ohio Arts Council
Donna Collins is the executive director of the Ohio Arts Council. According to Collins, the OAC board approved 935 grants to Ohio arts organizations. It’s a total of $22,704,702, the largest single round of grant awards distributed to OAC funding applicants in the agency’s history, according to Collins.
Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear, but groups working to bring inclusion
Two Columbus documentary film makers interviewed more than 50 people who once frequented Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar. They found a common theme among many of the patrons. As the many of the patrons age, they've started to lose the sense of community they once found at the bar. Evidence shows...
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
Multiple agencies pursuing cases against Dover man who took Georgia girl
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 29, 2024) – The Dover man arrested last week for taking a 12-year-old girl from Georgia will remain in the Tuscarawas County Jail as officials sort out the charges and which jurisdictions will handle them. Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell last week said 34-year-old Antonio...
State education official discusses new plan for teaching math
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Education announced new math teaching standards for all state high school and middle school students starting in fall of 2024. The standard will be extended to students in lower grades according to Clinton Burch, Senior Officer of Adult and Technical Education for the West […]
ODOT, first responders followed protocols in handling Ohio 7 rockslide
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The blast and rockslide along Ohio 7 near Mingo Junction happened last Thursday when crews were taking part in their daily blasting when a large amount of debris fell onto the roadway that left both lanes blocked for more than 24 hours. "The blast that...
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
Ohio man arrested for going through cars in Plainfield parking lot
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An Ohio man was arrested in Plainfield on Sunday evening for going through cars in a parking lot. Shane Hansen, 33, was allegedly digging through vehicles in the parking lot of J&M Performance and Repair at around 5 p.m.. Hansen fled the area on foot once security alarms were activated. A […]
Deadline to register for FEMA Assistance is fast approaching
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — If you or someone you know is still dealing with property damage from the April storms this year there are places right here in the Ohio Valley to get assistance. Hundreds of people were affected by the storms that came through the Ohio Valley on April 11 and 12. If you […]
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