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These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Bryan resident wins $150,000 on Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game
Bryan, Ohio – A lucky customer at the Burger Daily Store, has won $150,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at the store located at 314 S Walnut Street in Bryan, Ohio. A Significant Win. The winner, whose identity remains...
GPA: Hartigan selected for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Oak Harbor High School sophomore Hannah Hartigan has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council (OSSAC), an esteemed group comprising only 16 students statewide. Appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, OSSAC focuses on school safety and student well-being. Hartigan will collaborate with peers to develop strategies for student...
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Tuscarawas County roundup: News from the Dover-New Philadelphia area
A preview to high school football season DOVER − The second annual Tuscarawas County high school football preview night will be held Aug. 6 at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, and will include a meal and a preview of the upcoming football season. Head football coaches from all nine Tuscarawas County schools will have the chance to share insight on their teams, their impact players, and the upcoming season. ...
Newcomerstown will celebrate middle school's 100th anniversary on Sept. 1 and beyond
NEWCOMERSTOWN − A celebration is planned to mark Newcomerstown Middle School's 100 years of service from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 1. Principal Brian Collins said the festivities will include an open house and tour of the historic building, as well as a car show followed by a small parade into the auditorium where a proclamation ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. The school was completed in 1923. Its doors opened to students in 1924,...
Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame to induct late Don Myers
LISBON, Ohio — The late Dr. Donald K. Myers, also known affectionately around the state as “Dr. Alfalfa,” will be enshrined in the Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame for his contributions to agriculture in Columbiana County, across Ohio and nationally. The ceremonies will be held during...
3 vehicle crash on I-75 kills 1
LUNA PIER — A vehicle breakdown in an I-75 construction zone in Erie Township led to crashes that killed a truck driver and injured two other travelers early Sunday morning. Eddie C. Dillard, 59, of Detroit, who was driving a box truck carrying Sunday’s edition of The Blade to Toledo from a printing plant in suburban Detroit, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 12:20 a.m. crash in the freeway’s southbound lanes between the Luna Pier and Erie Road interchanges, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported. The truck hit two cars that were blocking the right lane after one of the cars had broken down and the other car hit it. Although injured in that initial crash, the rear car’s occupants had gotten out and climbed over a barrier wall for their safety, deputies said. The truck rolled onto its side and blocked both open lanes of southbound I-75, while the two cars were pushed in front of it and also occupied the two lanes.
West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
Cambridges’ Maddie Enright has been named OVAC Queen of Queens
CAMBRIDGE − Maddie Enright was crowned the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) Queen of Queens on July 20, during halftime at the Rudy Mumley OVAC All-Star football game. Enright was the 2023 Cambridge High School Homecoming queen, which qualified her to compete in the OVAC Queen of Queens pageant. ...
Six people achieve milestone at drug court commencement
LOGAN — The Hocking County Common Pleas courtroom was packed with people on Wednesday, but not for a trial or hearing. The audience that filled the courtroom’s benches — and included multiple county and state officials — was there to watch and cheer on the biggest graduating class so far from the court’s drug court program. The drug court, according to its coordinator Jessica Conley, is a four-phase program lasting 12-18 months. It involves intensive intervention and treatment, designed to individually meet the needs of...
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.