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Morning fire destroys a Lima home on S. Scott Street
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A two-alarm fire severely damages a south Lima home. Lima firefighters were called out to 633 S. Scott Street just after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. Fire officials say the fire started in the rear of the home, where the smoke and fire did the most damage. The fire reached the attic.
Palmyra couple teaches kids about agriculture at Lenawee County Fair
ADRIAN — One of the main purposes of the Lenawee County Fair, and potentially most area fairs, is to provide guests with an environment that is exciting and fun, but also driven with an agricultural mindset. Part of this agricultural education was on display and expanded during this year’s...
More people turn to food bank after violent storms knock out power in Northeast Ohio
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has seen an increase in demand over the last few days after severe Northeast Ohio storms left many without power for days. The Community Resource Center, the food bank’s food market, has especially seen higher numbers of people served over the past five to seven days, said Karen Pozna, the food bank’s director of communications.
Ohio taxpayers could claim unborn children as dependents, under new legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Expectant parents in Ohio would be allowed to claim their unborn child as a dependent on their state income-tax return under newly introduced legislation in the Ohio House. Proponents say the measure would help Ohio parents afford the cost of a new baby, though critics say it’s a...
Ohio farmers and consumers grow anxious about status of Farm Bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The words “Farm Bill” may not grab your attention, especially if you do not own or work on a farm. But the Farm Bill will, in some way, affect every American. At the moment, farmers and consumers alike share anxieties about the bill’s future. “Food security is national security. Farm Bill […]
Ohio’s trans healthcare ban can go into effect, Franklin County judge rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Franklin County judge ruled on Tuesday that a contested Ohio law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth can now go into effect after being on hold for several months. Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook said in the Tuesday decision that House Bill 68 does not violate several Ohio […]
Findlay hosting regional Ohio Mayors Alliance meeting on Thursday
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mayors from across the state of Ohio will be gathering in Findlay on Thursday to address several important issues. Education, housing, and public safety will top the list at the Ohio Mayors Alliance regional meeting hosted by Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith will be in attendance representing the city and says that while these issues are present across the state, they vary in each municipality.
After camel, goat escapes, Cedar Point hit with USDA citations
Roughly two months after several videos depicting animals escaping their enclosures at the Cedar Point petting zoo surfaced, the theme park has been hit with multiple USDA infractions. On June 11, two camels at the Cedar Point petting zoo were released from their enclosure. Days later, on June 15, multiple...
Dublin City Schools' High School Plan Overruled by City's 'Envision Dublin' Development Strategy Bipartisan Support Grows in Ohio for Tax Cut Proposal for Tipped Workers
The Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission has rejected Dublin City Schools' proposal to convert the Cardinal Health headquarters into a new high school, as reported by NBC4i. The plan, which had Dublin City Schools settle on a purchase agreement for the 250,000 square-foot building at 7200 Cardinal Place, clashed with the city's broader vision, detailed in the "Envision Dublin" community plan. Implemented on August 1, the plan outlines a different trajectory for the city's development than the one proposed by the school district.
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