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Severe Thunderstorms & Damaging Winds Possible Across Parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect Until 11pm EST. Good evening everyone. As forecasted, strong to severe thunderstorms have begun to impact parts of western New York and Pennsylvania. While it didn't look good for a while accuracy-wise and the front seemed on the dry-side, thunderstorms have quickly erupted across the forecast area.
Ohio law prohibiting carrying a gun while drinking at bars could be overturned
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The fate of a state law that prohibits residents from carrying a gun while drinking at a bar lies with the Ohio Supreme Court, after it agreed to hear a challenge brought on by a man accused of shooting someone in the neck during a bar fight. On Oct. 1, the […]
Majority of Ohio voters favor Issue 1 redistricting amendment, poll shows
If passed, Issue 1 would create an independent redistricting commission of 15 Ohio citizens who would be tasked with mapping out the state's congressional districts, state Senate districts and state House districts, rather than the current commission made up of seven politicians. A "yes" vote would be in support of the citizen-led commission, and a "no" vote means to keep the system as is.
Big Lots to close Columbus-area store, other Ohio locations after bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Big Lots store in Columbus is among the latest round of locations the company is closing after filing for bankruptcy last month. The chain is shuttering an additional 46 stores, including the location at 1451 W. 5th Ave. in Grandview Heights. Although the chain had submitted plans last month to […]
Ban on open burning remains in effect for 24 Ohio counties
COLUMBUS — Despite many areas of Ohio receiving measurable rain over the past week, numerous counties throughout the state are still experiencing drought conditions. As a result, the Ban on Open Burning that was initially ordered on Sept. 6 by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon remains in effect for two dozen counties that have been identified by the United States Drought Monitoring System map as still being in the “Extreme Drought” or “Exceptional Drought” categories. Under the order, if any part of a county...
Over 1,100 citations issued during multi-week commercial vehicle enforcement effort on four Ohio interstates
Ohio law enforcement agencies took part in high-visibility traffic patrols targeting commercial vehicle violations on four major interstates in August and September in an effort to curb crashes. The CMV blitz took place starting at midnight on August 18 and continued through 11:59 p.m. on September 13 along I-70, I-71, I-75, and I-80 in Ohio. […] The post Over 1,100 citations issued during multi-week commercial vehicle enforcement effort on four Ohio interstates appeared first on CDLLife.
Ohio troops mobilized to help as another hurricane nears Florida
(The Center Square) – With troops, equipment and other state personnel in North Carolina dealing with the aftermath of one hurricane, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday afternoon more National Guard troops have been activated to help with Hurricane Milton in Florida. National Weather Service predicted late Monday afternoon the Category 5 hurricane to make landfall Wednesday evening in the Tampa area with strong winds, massive storm surge and heavy rain. ...
Ohioans travel to hurricane disaster areas to help impacted communities
CLEVELAND — Ohioans are stepping in to help communities across North Carolina and Florida grappling with the impacts of devastating hurricanes. Gov. Mike DeWine just sent 40 members of the Ohio National Guard to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton, and the Red Cross says 40 volunteers from Northern Ohio are working in hurricane disaster zones.
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