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Ohio brewery sues Pennsylvania over 'protectionist' rules that limit beer sales
A Cincinnati-based brewery is taking aim at Pennsylvania's alcohol regulations. Urban Artifact, a 9-year-old brewery that specializes in fruit-infused beers, filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month alleging that Pennsylvania uses unfair barriers to restrict sales from companies that aren't located in the commonwealth. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Here’s how much Mahoning Valley arts organizations will receive from Ohio Arts Council
Donna Collins is the executive director of the Ohio Arts Council. According to Collins, the OAC board approved 935 grants to Ohio arts organizations. It’s a total of $22,704,702, the largest single round of grant awards distributed to OAC funding applicants in the agency’s history, according to Collins.
Older LGBTQ+ people often face social isolation and fear, but groups working to bring inclusion
Two Columbus documentary film makers interviewed more than 50 people who once frequented Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar. They found a common theme among many of the patrons. As the many of the patrons age, they've started to lose the sense of community they once found at the bar. Evidence shows...
Sixth Circuit tosses parent group’s challenge to Ohio school district’s pronoun policy
(CN) — A Sixth Circuit panel ruled in favor of a suburban Columbus, Ohio, school district on Monday, upholding its protections for transgender students. The Olentangy Local School District's anti-harassment policies and code of conduct bar discrimination based on "sexual orientation and transgender identity." The national conservative group Parents Defending Education argued in their May 2023 lawsuit that these policies mandated the use of transgender students' preferred pronouns and violated the First Amendment.
Hooded suspects steal truck, damage Porsche in Licking County; sheriff's office seeks tips
ETNA, Ohio (WSYX) — A Licking County auto dealer is offering a cash reward to find suspects who stole a truck and damaged an expensive luxury car on the lot. "You think it's in Columbus, but now it's spreading out further and further, and that's kind of nerve-racking," said Jonny Patton, with First Gear Auto Group.
Denison University women’s fencing welcomes Hector Florencia as assistant coach
GRANVILLE, Ohio -- Denison University is thrilled to announce the hiring of Hector Florencia as its new assistant coach for the women's fencing team. Coach Florencia brings with him an impressive twenty years of fencing experience, including nine years of successful competition on the world stage. He represented the Mexican National Team in sabre, earning a reputation as one of the sport's elite athletes, from 2012 to 2018.
Ohio State Appoints Professor Lee Strang to Direct New Salmon Chase Center
The Ohio State University (tOSU) has appointed Professor Lee Strang as the inaugural Executive Director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society. This is good news. Professor Strang is an excellent choice for this position. From tOSU's press release:. The Ohio State University has appointed legal...
$7 million settlement approved for Casey Goodson Jr. death lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Franklin County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $7 million settlement in the civil lawsuit over Casey Goodson Jr.’s death. Agenda documents from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners confirmed the settlement proposal, as well as the commissioners’ plan to approve it during their general session at 9 a.m. Goodson’s estate sued […]
Netflix's "Love is Blind" now casting in Columbus
"Love Is Blind," the popular Netflix reality dating show and social experiment, is now casting in Columbus, according to a post by its production company Kinetic Content.Why it matters: If Columbus is picked for a season, we'll be treated to lots of entertaining internet gossip as 30 lucky contestants become local celebrities.How it works: Fifteen men and 15 women, all from the same metro area, are put into separate "pods" where they can talk to — but not see — their date. The goal is to fall in love and get engaged to be married without ever knowing what the...
Picklefest Returns This Saturday
ZANESVILLE, OH – Over the last few years, Pickleball courts have found themselves all over the country and in Zanesville. FoodWorks Alliance is leaning into the excitement with Picklefest this Saturday. Starting at 8 a.m. at Riverside Park, a Pickleball tournament starts with additional things to do opening at...
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