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Ohio has passed transgender bathroom laws in schools. Are businesses next?
LIMA — A transgender bathroom ban was first introduced by North Carolina in 2016. The law, HB2, proposed people use bathrooms aligned with their gender from birth and not what they identify with. It was officially repealed in 2020 after a partial repeal in 2017 and statewide boycotting and frustrations among the community. Eight years later, states are forming similar versions of HB2 and are making it further, being signed into legislation. As it stands, 20% of the states have an active bathroom law. The law states that transgender people must use the bathroom according to their gender from birth and not what they identify as, emphasizing schools, locker rooms, and government-owned buildings.
Federal court sentences Ohio man for poisoning thousands of fish in Scioto River
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife was part of an investigation that resulted in Mark Shepherd, 73, of Kenton, being sentenced in federal court Tuesday for violating the Clean Water Act by dumping pollutants and hazardous substances into waterways, killing thousands of fish in the Scioto River.
Vance makes unlikely debate dare; attacks on Harris deemed ‘silly false claims’: JD Vance in the news
WASHINGTON – Today is the day that Ohio Sen. JD Vance quipped he would be ready to take the stage against the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Vance has been making headlines for his latest attempt to stoke controversy on the campaign trail, challenging Harris...
⚓Rough water cut numbers for the 2024 Lake Erie Trump Flotilla
Good morning, Ottawa County. Expect higher humidity with the perking up of the temperature, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. That increased humidity stands a 40% chance of turning into showers, with isolated thunderstorms. Don't forget, we're bringing back the local news you love in Ottawa County! Help spread the...
Toledo man charged for allegedly stabbing family member before standoff with police
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is facing charges after police say he stabbed a family member in the head before a standoff with officers, according to authorities. Kenon Bryant is facing a Felonious Assault charge for the incident at the Greenview Garden Apartments in the 1100 block of Pinebrook Parkway on Aug. 14, 2024. He was in court Thursday morning where a judge set a $20,000 bond.
2024 HS football preview: Plymouth Big Red
Welcome to Source Media’s 2024 high school football preview. Over the coming days, we’ll preview schools across Richland, Ashland and Knox Counties every day leading up to week 1. You can find all of our high school football previews here. Madison preview — Aug. 3. Lexington preview...
City of Toledo sees increase in applications for relaunched down payment assistance program
TOLEDO, Ohio — With high interest rates and low inventory, it's a difficult market for first-time home buyers. Eddie Campos, a realtor with Re/Max Preferred Associates and president of Northwest Ohio Realtors, says the days of 2-3% interest rates are gone. "I don't think anybody is predicting that those...
Girl Named Tom to play free concert in Maumee
MAUMEE, Ohio — Girl Named Tom, a sibling trio from northwest Ohio that won Season 21 of "The Voice," will be playing a free concert in Uptown Maumee. The concert, hosted by Sunshine Communities, is to celebrate the family home care's 75th anniversary. "Join us for an evening of...
Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival returns to Port Clinton
The 19th annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival will be held Labor Day weekend in downtown Port Clinton at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 109 East Perry St. The event begins on Friday, Aug. 30 with great food, fun and fantastic polka music and continues through Sunday, Sept. 1. The festival will be open from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Toledo’s Sandpiper Cruise Vessel Turns 40
Celebrate The Sandpiper’s 40th birthday with J&M Cruise Lines on Monday, Aug. 19 beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise down the Maumee River on the 100-passenger cruise vessel to celebrate 40 years of the boat floating down the river. Attendees will also get the chance to sing “Happy Birthday” to celebrate the boat’s exciting milestone.
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