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Local fire department and restaurant hosting a fundraiser for Ohio Valley 2-year-old facing rare heart condition
The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with MCVAY Advisory Group and Quaker Steak and Lube, is hosting a "Touch the Truck for Laiden" event.
Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
Ohio's sales tax holiday increases to 10 days as back-to-school shopping ramps up
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's sales tax holiday is just around the corner and there are some changes to the annual event this year. The tax-free holiday will now last 10 days. It will begin on Tuesday, July 30th and will end on Thursday, August 8th. This is compared to just three days in previous years. Store manager of Walmart in West Chester Scott Valentine says this will make aisles less congested and easier for customers to shop.
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,
New state report recommends denial for proposed Stark Solar farm near Alliance
Staff members from a state agency are recommending the Ohio Power Siting Board deny the application of Stark Solar for construction of a proposed 150-megawatt solar farm in Washington Township. To get a certificate for construction, operation and maintenance of a major utility facility in Ohio, companies must meet eight criteria according to state law. ...
Hancock County Delegate cut off during remarks to United Steel Workers at Weirton press conference
WEIRTON, W.Va. – A day which began with the announcement that nearly 1,000 displaced USW-represented workers in the Weirton area have been hoping for, ended with a politicized diatribe from Del. Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock. In a Monday morning press release, steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it will transition...
Winning Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 23, 2024; jackpot $279 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers in the drawing for Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for a jackpot estimated at $279 million. The numbers are 3-9-14-26-51 Mega Ball 21 Megaplier 4x. The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $114 million for the Wednesday, July 24...
See how much a full-time worker in Ohio needs to make to afford a two-bedroom apartment
The study, by The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing Ohio and the National Low Income Housing Coalition, states Ohioans must make $20.81 an hour while working a full time job to afford a two-bedroom apartment. This is a 9% increase from last year's report, which stated Ohioans needed to make $19.09 an hour.
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