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One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months
Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will run from July 1 through September 30. Apply for Ohio Energy...
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
Lima school board reschedules special meeting
LIMA — A special Lima school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at South Science and Technology Magnet School, 755 St. Johns Ave., Lima. The board will move into executive session to complete reviews for the superintendent and treasurer, according to the special meeting agenda.
Researchers set batteries on fire for years in a small Ohio city. Residents weren't told
For years, in a small town in southwest Ohio, researchers were setting batteries on fire. They hoped to determine what makes lithium-ion batteries — the ones found in everything from cell phones to electric vehicles — combust suddenly and without warning. But a WYSO investigation found that community...
Need plans? Check out these 10 events in Columbus and central Ohio this weekend
Movies are groovy and this weekend's lineup includes a plethora of picks. The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will get the credits rolling with four flicks showing Thursday through Saturday as part of its ongoing Summer Movie Series. On Saturday, the day after what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday,...
First look inside Bill’s Donut Shop after main area reopens
Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville has reopened its main area today after several weeks of renovations. The doughnut shop was closed for about 10 days after the Fourth of July as they laid new floors, put in new ceiling titles and transformed the side room into an area specifically for online orders and online delivery services.
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Starfires ready to climb back on top
The South Adams Starfires will go to battle in 2024 with a new look on offense and an accomplished, hungry defense ready to compete in the ACAC and fight for an IHSAA trophy. As with any 1A school, South Adams has graduated a talented class of players this summer, including QB Owen Wanner, who threw for over 1100 yards last season, and Colt Bollenbacher, who was just a few carries of a 1000-yard season in 2023.
Youth development program in West Dayton connects kids with nature
A program to get youth involved in nature is based out of Wesleyan MetroPark. The program – called Adventure Central – serves as one of the community pillars in West Dayton. Adventure Central is approaching its 24th anniversary in October. The program is a collaboration between Five Rivers...
Veteran, father of 7 receives new roof from local company
A surprise visitor brought good news to local father of seven and U.S. Air National Guard veteran Robert Kish. “One day the doorbell rang and my son said, ‘Hey, you better answer the door,’” Mr. Kish said. Andrew Kish, a 20-something journalism student at Bowling Green State University, had entered his father, Robert, into a selection for a free new roof, put on by Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC. “So I heard about the Freedom Roofing Project through a Facebook post,” Mr. Kish’s middle son said, talking about an application and essay he wrote for the entry back in spring of this year.
Locos notebook: Locos end season against Hamilton
Jul. 30—HAMILTON — The Locos battled and made the most of only three hits but saw their season end with a 6-5 loss to the Hamilton Joes on Saturday night in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoff semifinal. Saturday night's win added to a Friday night win over the Locos in the best-of-three series sent the Joes to the championship round of the GLSCL playoffs against Muskegon Clippers, ...
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