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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.
DeWine wishes Biden well, says Senate race the one to watch
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine answered questions from reporters on Tuesday for the first time since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign on Sunday. “We all have seen what we have seen on TV,” DeWine said. “I’m not sure I know any more than anyone else does.” DeWine said […]
ODNR offers special deer hunts on eight state nature preserves
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season. These locations were identified as areas where deer populations pose a threat to native plant communities. The division is offering both gun and archery hunts this year. Special gun hunts will be offered at Boch Hollow and Stage’s Pond state nature preserves. Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve will offer archery, gun, and...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
It's official: Ohio redistricting amendment makes November ballot. What would it do?
It's official: Ohioans will vote on whether to remove politicians from congressional and statehouse redistricting this November. Citizens Not Politicians, the group backing a redistricting amendment, submitted enough valid signatures to make the fall ballot, the Ohio Secretary of State announced Tuesday. ...
Extra help to save on school supplies: Ohio holiday extended to 10 days
CINCINNATI — We are one week away from the annual sales tax holiday in Ohio. The 2024 sales tax holiday will take place from Tuesday, July 30, until Thursday, August 8. The holiday lines up with the back-to-school shopping rush. Back-to-school shopping has been built into Margaret Himes' summer...
Major Ohio company stock growth slowed last week, but 10 saw at least 2.5% increase
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A total of 21 major Ohio companies saw stock growth last week, with 10 seeing growth of at least 2.5%, four of which were in Greater Cleveland. The major Ohio company with the most growth from the previous week was Huntington Bancshares in Columbus. Its stock value increased 9.7%, or $1.32 a share.
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