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Hype isn’t dying around Ohio recreational marijuana, sales data shows
View a previous report from the launch of recreational sales in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio dispensaries are raking in cash from recreational marijuana, and although it doesn’t compare to medical sales’ running total, regulators’ data shows the new business is gaining on it. Since Aug. 6 effectively became the official […]
Private school voucher challengers end fight to compel questioning of Ohio Senate president
The groups seeking to eliminate a private school voucher program in Ohio have backed off of an effort to get the state’s Senate president to speak on the matter. Attorneys for Ohio public school districts and anti-voucher coalitions notified the Franklin County Common Pleas Court that they had withdrawn a subpoena for Senate President Matt […]
OHSAA Week 1 high school football schedule 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here is a full list of the Week 1 high school football games around Northeast Ohio, including schools in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties. Be on the lookout for breakdowns of the best games this week, too. In case you missed it,...
Ohio school board gets $4.66M cash infusion
(The Center Square) – An infusion of more than $4 million in taxpayer money into the Ohio State Board of Education is expected to prevent a potential 75% increase in teacher license fees. The State Controlling Board approved more than $4.66 million for operations of the state board, which faced the potential of significant budget cuts and the possibility of raising teacher fees from $200 to $350 annually. “I’m proud...
Huey Magoo’s to open central Ohio eatery inside former Del Taco
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A southern chain boasted as the “filet mignon of chicken” is opening another central Ohio restaurant inside a shuttered taco eatery, as part of plans to launch 20 locations across the state. Huey Magoo’s is preparing to open at 23601 U.S. 23 South in Circleville, according to the chain’s site. The […]
Northeast Ohioans have loved Get Go since it started, and Giant Eagle is selling it: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Giant Eagle is selling GetGo, so what does that mean for shoppers who love their myPerks accounts?. We’re talking about the grocery store and gas station on Today in Ohio. We also talked about Ohioans at the Democratic National Convention, and we finished recording, news broke...
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024; jackpot $498 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has drawn the winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, with the jackpot at an estimated $498 million. The numbers are 5-20-26-49-51 Mega Ball 24 Megaplier 4x. The Wednesday, Aug. 21 Powerball jackpot is $20 million after a ticket worth $44 million...
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
Tomorrow’s Talent: How local employers are investing in younger workers
MANSFIELD — There are a number of unique solutions beyond salary increases that local businesses have reported success with in retaining valued employees. Catholic Charities visits help employees with transportation or mental-health issues. Second-chance employment programs for formerly incarcerated people have also received state support and lowered turnover rates in some companies.
Discovery School adds new STEM Program
MANSFIELD — Discovery School has added a new program and position for the 2024-25 school year. The school is adding a STEM program and teacher after receiving a grant from the State of Ohio for just over $65,000. “As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, hands-on learning with a...
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Boys soccer: Brunswick beats Wadsworth in county rivalry clash
WADSWORTH — An early season boys soccer matchup between the north side of Medina County and the south side went the way of the boys from the north Tuesday. Brunswick overcame a one-goal halftime deficit and pulled off a 3-2 comeback win over Wadsworth in a well-played, early-season non-league game.
Charter school leaders, families say CCS bus route changes mean kids can't get to school
Some Columbus families who are preparing to send their kids back to school this week are also trying to figure out how they are going to get them there. Some parents and guardians of non-public and charter schools received a letter from Columbus City Schools notifying them that the district had determined it was 'impractical to transport' their student.
Stackable Building Coming Together on Near East Side
A new apartment building that is currently under construction across the street from the East Market will be the first of its kind in the region. It is made of stackable housing modules – each of which has a nearly-finished interior, complete with appliances – that were built in a factory on Westerville Road.
Two found dead from suspected murder-suicide in Columbus
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide when Columbus police […]
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