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Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to stop taxing tips
(The Center Square) – An Ohio lawmaker, federal lawmakers and both presidential candidates want to eliminate taxes on tips, but a nonpartisan tax policy group says the idea could create issues. Rep. Jay Edwards, R-Nelsonville, recently introduced legislation exempting tips and gratuities from state income tax. It has not been sent to a committee, and lawmakers are not expected to return to session until after the November election. Edwards’ plan...
Wyandot Chamber of Commerce Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Armadillo Solar This Afternoon
The Wyandot Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at Armadillo Solar this (Thursday) afternoon. The event is part of the celebration of the official opening of their new office, and it will take place from 4 until 6pm today. You can also take a grand tour of...
Ohio Mayors Alliance meet in Findlay with goal of making Ohio the best it can be
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Ohio mayors from both parties and every corner of the state gathered in Findlay on Thursday with one goal in mind: to make the state better. Our Bethany Ulrick will tell us how the Ohio Mayors Alliance is doing just that. "What is your community doing...
Suspects sought for theft of packages
Two white male suspects from Wayne, were seen stealing Amazon packages from an apartment complex mail room in the 100 block of Main Street Sunday evening, according to the Bowling Green police. A victim had photos of a package delivered in the mail room, but it was not there when...
Toledo forms new plan to curb gun violence
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo created a new plan to slow gun violence, officials said it is a supplement and not a replacement to the traditional public safety approach. The new plan does not focus on policing but instead invests in communities to interrupt the cycle of violence by changing beliefs and providing necessary resources.
Napoleon Area Schools asking voters to approve new levy
NAPOLEON, Ohio (WTVG) - As the new school year approaches, local administrators are gearing up for another busy season. In Napoleon, school officials are working to pass a new levy. Leaders said they’re focused on educating voters before the measure appears on the November ballot. Voters can expect to...
Person riding electric scooter struck in north Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A person riding an electric scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries after a driver did not stop at a posted yield sign and struck them Wednesday afternoon, according to the Toledo Police Department. Police in a press release Wednesday night described the 42-year-old victim's condition as...
NAOMI House looking for help to continue assisting women in need
TOLEDO, Ohio — NAOMI Transitional House recently expanded from five beds to 10 beds. This allows more women to seek refuge and not only get back on their feet but take back their lives. These women enter 12-month programs that go through three phases, teaching them how to deal...
Medical service firm to lay off 70-plus Dayton employees
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A national medical services firm with a local presence will lay off numerous employees at its two Dayton locations in the upcoming months. Texas-based Global Medical Response (GMR) disclosed the layoffs in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, saying over...
City of Dayton approves temporary moratorium on new group homes
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of Dayton is pausing the approval of all new group homes. The City Commission on Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, was unanimous in favor of a 180-day temporary moratorium on "the acceptance and processing of applications for zoning, occupancy conditional use and/or building permit approvals for residential facilities also known as group homes within the city of Dayton."
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