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See where Ohio ranks for number of people in financial distress
The rising cost of living has become evident in recent years, leaving some Americans in financial distress. How hard does Ohio have it? Personal finance site WalletHub released its findings on the states with the most people in financial distress. Ohio ranked in the top 30 states, according to the data. ...
Four of five area counties see rise in unemployment
LIMA — Four of the five area counties saw an increase in unemployment rate percentages from May to June. The ranges in rates varied from as little as 0.9% and as high as 2.6%. Allen County gained 1,100 employees from May through June but lost 500, increasing the rate...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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.
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.
Passenger grabs steering wheel, causing crash on I-271
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- After a two-car crash in the Interstate 271 southbound lanes July 13, the driver of the at-fault vehicle said his passenger had grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve into the next lane and strike the other vehicle. He said he did not know...
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools to tear down former Hilton Elementary on Mill Road
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has decided to tear down the former Hilton Elementary School on Mill Road. On July 17, the Board of Education approved the demolition and assigned Architectural Vision Group Ltd. to engineer it. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Ohio election law violates rights of voters with disabilities, federal judge says
Ohio's election law violates the rights of people with disabilities who rely on caregivers or family members to return their absentee ballots, a federal judge ruled Monday. The decision came down in a lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing only certain family members to help relatives who are hospitalized or homebound because of...
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…
Stark County officers cleared in 2 fatal shootings
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two Stark County police officers involved in separate fatal shootings in 2023 have been cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). In a June incident in Canton, Officer Jacob Dryden was pursuing domestic violence suspect Jeffrey Neff when...
Geauga SWCD, Geauga Public Health hosting info program on septic systems
The public is invited to join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health during national “SepticSmart” week for a free, in-person SepticSmart program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss […]
Carlos Jones Headlines Popular Edgewater Beach Concert
Thu 7/25 @ 4-8PM Cleveland Metroparks has a full schedule of concerts this summer at multiple locations featuring artists ranging from cover bands to talented original singer-songwriters. It kicked off in mid-June and runs through mid-August at locations such as Huntington Beach, the Emerald Necklace Marina, and the East 55th Street Marina, with local food trucks and Metroparks concessions at many of the locations.
Cleveland Stories Pop-Up Pays Tribute to Cleveland Radio Icon Mad Daddy
The Music Box Supper Club’s Cleveland Stories programs are typically on midweek evenings. But apparently they had an opportunity for a pop-up program too good to pass up so they booked a Saturday afternoon for this program, another focused on Cleveland’s cultural legacy. It focuses on the radio...
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