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Senior produce program goes digital
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program has been helping put fresh fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs on the tables of older Ohioans for more than 20 years. Through the program, seniors can get up to $50 worth of produce each season. That program is now going...
Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary
Five years after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 6 into law, Ohio citizens and ratepayers are still paying the price. Ohio lawmakers still haven’t taken steps to repeal the rest of the nuclear and coal bailout bill, which is the focus of what prosecutors say was a roughly $60 million bribery scheme by utility […] The post Consequences continue as bill at center of Ohio utility corruption scandal marks fifth anniversary appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ariane Kirkpatrick And Amonica Davis Are Behind The First Black Women-Owned 100% Vertically Integrated Cannabis Company In Ohio
Ariane Kirkpatrick was undeterred by the limited presence of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis sector. In 2017, she made her official foray into the space, according to WKCY-3. “We made the decision that we, despite the barriers, despite the obstacles, despite being Black and female, we were going to make...
The Ohio State Fair wants fairgoers to kill these invasive bugs on sight
The Ohio State Fair has tasked its visitors with a very important mission and given them a license to kill. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to kill any spotted lanternflies you see at the fairgrounds, according to a media kit from the Ohio State Fair. ...
Texts and calls from people claiming to be able to register you to vote or send you a mail-in ballot are a scam: VERIFY
CLEVELAND — We’re in the middle of a huge election year, and scammers are taking advantage of this moment to try to steal your personal information. You may have gotten a text message or phone call, for example, from someone claiming to be able to register you to vote, or send you a mail-in ballot. Let's VERIFY the authenticity of these attempts.
Schmidt's toasts 110 years at Ohio State Fair with cream-puff giveaway
Schmidt's Sausage Haus is celebrating 110 years of bringing authentic German cuisine to the Ohio State Fair with a pretty sweet deal. If you're among the first 110 lucky patrons to visit Schmidt's inside the fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, opening day of the fair, you'll receive a voucher for a free...
State funding available to help preserve historic buildings
State funding is available for the preservation and rehabilitation of historical buildings across Ohio. Owners of historic buildings can apply for state funding that is available through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the program provides tax credits to incentivize the preservation of historic buildings in Ohio. “It’s important we continue to preserve Ohio’s rich heritage,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program honors our state’s past, while providing opportunities for the future. By preserving these irreplaceable landmarks, we are fostering economic growth, community pride, and a deeper appreciation of our shared history. Whether you have one small building or a large historic district, the tax credit program can help.” Interested property owners must request a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office by 4 p.m. July 31. For more information, visit the historic tax incentives webpage at ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/.
Maganomics 2.0 takes shape with Trump-Vance ticket
The addition of vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to the Trump ticket is cementing the Republican Party’s turn toward economic protectionism and skepticism toward unrestricted globalization. Former President Trump’s disdain for free-trade agreements and global supply chains shook a policy consensus during his first term, narrowing the gap between the GOP and Democrats…
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Free Admission to Ohio State Fair Available to Fourth Graders Who Use History Pass From America 250-Ohio
July 23, 2024, Press Release from America 250-Ohio: COLUMBUS, OH (July 23, 2024) – America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio's celebrations around America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, announced today a special promotion for its popular 4th Grade History Pass. From July 24-August 4, 2024, any fourth grade student who visits the Ohio History Center will receive a one-time free admission to the Ohio State Fair when they present the 4th Grade History Pass, with a paid adult admission.
All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Sammy Detweiler headlines boys hoops team
It was the season of the usual suspects in boys basketball in 2023-24. Hiland played at the state tournament for the third straight season, with Nick Wigton's double-OT buzzer beater in the Division IV state semifinals going down as one of the area's biggest shots ever. Norwayne became the first team in...
Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation
The health care system in Ohio was found to be “worse than average” specifically for women, in a recent study. Ohio was ranked 29th overall compared with all other U.S. states and the District of Columbia in a 2024 “state scorecard on women’s health and reproductive care” completed by the national Commonwealth Fund. The study […] The post Study finds Ohio women’s health care system ‘worse than average’ compared to nation appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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