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New superintendent welcomes students in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – As new students started the school year in Independence Local Schools they were joined by new superintendent Kelli Cogan. Joining from Olmsted Falls, where she was assistant superintendent for 11 years, Cogan has loved her first few days with the students. If you purchase a product...
Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?
Parma celebrates Ukrainian Independence day
PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - As the war in Ukraine continues people in Parma are thinking positive Saturday as they celebrate the country’s independence day. Stephanie Liszniansky says events like the annual parade are about more than scooping up candy off the road. “My mother was born in Germany, because...
Man sentenced to five years for shooting incident after diligent investigation by Mayfield Heights detectives
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio – A Cleveland Heights man, 40, was sentenced in the Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas Aug. 21 to a five-year prison term after he pleaded guilty to charges of improper discharging of a firearm during an incident in Mayfield Heights. Otis Hicks, of 1156 Quilliams Road,...
'Watch each other' Republicans want to recruit poll observers, workers and lawyers in Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined other Republican officials to recruit poll observers and workers at a Republican National Committee event on Friday. The Protect the Vote tour is a nationwide project by the Republican National Committee to recruit poll workers, lawyers and observers in an effort to secure elections. ...
Football Friday Nite: Scores and highlights for Week 1 (Aug. 23)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — High school football is back for the 2024 season, and NBC4 will be on the sidelines throughout central Ohio throughout the fall for Football Friday Nite. Below is a list of games that will be featured on Football Friday Nite at 11:15 p.m. on NBC4. A complete list of games in […]
ODOT promotes literacy at northwest Ohio rest areas with Storybook Trails
August 23, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Friday, Aug. 23, 2024) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced today that three northwest Ohio rest areas have new Storybook Trails, which are designed to inspire kids to read while being active. Children...
Dual-use dispensaries balance new customers, medical patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Now that Ohioans can purchase non-medical use marijuana, some dual-use dispensaries are balancing an influx of customers while making sure medical patients remain a priority. Mandy Morton, co-owner of Local’s Dispensary, notes they have seen an increase in customers over the past few weeks. “We’re seeing like four times the amount of […]
Queen City LPGA Tournament Is Happening In Ohio's Largest Playground
MAINEVILLE, OH -- With the Cincinnati Open just wrapping up at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, it just seems natural, as Ohio's Largest Playground, that the third annual Queen City LPGA Tournament will also be played here in Warren County. Sponsored by Kroger and P&G, this year's tournament...
See who will appear on the Ohio ballot this November
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio has confirmed the statewide candidates that will appear on November’s ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose shared the list of candidates that have met the requirements to appear on the Ohio ballot this November. For President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: *The designation […]
Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohioans are asking lawmakers at the Statehouse to bring them some relief on property taxes. “Somebody’s got to step up and somebody’s got to be concerned about these seniors, about disabled, about these people losing their homes,” Ohio homeowner Pastor Frederick V. LaMarr said. It is an issue that several lawmakers […]
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