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Over $15 million in drugs and cash seized in I-70 traffic stops
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two drug seizures along Interstate 70 in central Ohio are believed to be among the largest recorded in state history. Twice in four days, a state drug task force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol teamed up in making two major drug busts. On Aug. 3, task force agents and troopers […]
Vance says he ‘disavows’ Nick Fuentes: ‘A total loser’
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) said he “disavows” far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes, who criticized Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, for her Indian heritage, while arguing the best response is to “ignore” the attacks. Fuentes, who dined at Mar-a-Lago with former President Trump...
Ohio Governor declares state of emergency for several counties following Debby’s destruction
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (D) declared a state of emergency for multiple counties on Saturday, after storm Debby moved through and damaged the Northeastern part of the state last week. “This declaration of a state of emergency will give the state the ability to give these communities expedited assistance. At...
Counties with the highest unemployment in Ohio
Despite a relatively low unemployment rate, Americans continue to fear job losses amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest unemployment rates in Ohio using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Counties are ranked by their preliminary unemployment rate in June 2024, with initial ties broken by the number of unemployed people within that […]
Statehouse Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker focuses on politics and state government
I am the Ohio Statehouse bureau chief for the USA TODAY Network. Our team of four reporters covers state government elections and politics for all of our Ohio news outlets, including The Columbus Dispatch, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository. Why I became a journalist ...
How central Ohio Girl Scouts honed their STEM skills in a cardboard boat race
On a Saturday afternoon in early July, Girl Scouts from around central Ohio gathered to compete in a thrilling regatta. A whistle marked the start of the boat races along the shores of a pond at Camp Crooked Lane, with handmade trophies for some of the top finishers. ...
Government officials offering, requesting resources for storm-impacted Northeast Ohioans
In the wake of this week's severe storms in Northeast Ohio — bringing tornadoes, high winds and thunderstorms on Tuesday and flash flooding on Thursday — Summit County officials are among those that have announced various forms of relief and resources to impacted individuals and businesses. U.S. Rep Emilia Sykes, D-Akron, is also...
Bloom-Carroll student takes first place at State Science Day for soybean project
Alaina Bell recently won the first place Ohio Soybean Bioscience Award for her project titled “How Does Peptide D4E1 Affect Soybean Cyst Nematode Survival Rate?” at the State Science Day. Alaina will be a senior at Bloom Carroll High School and was a student in Joe Carter’s class at the time of...
Need help with your summer energy bills? Here is what you need to know
The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield County Community Action Agency continues to help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill, assist with air conditioners/fans, and/or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1-Sept. 30. To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule a phone appointment with Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency....
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