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Refinery outage to blame for rising gas prices in Columbus, experts say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Experts believe a refinery outage in Illinois is to blame for the recent uptick in gas prices, which includes another jump this past week in Columbus. According to GasBuddy’s survey of 500 stations in the Columbus area, the average price of gasoline increased by 10.3...
Michigan State Police Investigate Freeway Shooting on I-75 Near Detroit During Road Rage Incident
Michigan State Police are currently investigating an incident on I-75, where gunfire erupted between two feuding drivers, inadvertently hitting an unrelated vehicle. The confrontation, which took place on Friday, July 26, escalated dangerously when one of the drivers brandished a firearm and shot at the other, missing their target and instead, striking a third driver's car.
Plans discussed for Monroe's former St. Mary Academy
MONROE — Although vacant for 21 years, many architectural gems remain inside the 92-year-old St. Mary Academy building on the campus of the IHM Motherhouse. The 260,000 square foot former school still has its original, iconic staircase in the lobby, although there are a few chips in the marble. The grand ballroom still has its original wooden doors, wooden floors and intricate ceiling moldings. Several marble pillars and a matching marble fireplace also remain. ...
A decade after water crisis, progress for Lake Erie remains sluggish
Ten years ago this Friday, Toledo-area residents woke up to an algae-driven water crisis that brought unwanted attention from other parts of the world and inflicted a scar on the city’s reputation. Panic set in during the wee hours of the morning of Aug. 2, 2014, when the city, under orders from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, posted on Facebook at 2 a.m. that an algal poison from Lake Erie, called microcystin, had made Toledo’s tap water unsafe to drink and even unsafe to touch until further notice. Though the order lasted fewer than three days, it felt like an eternity to many people and underscored how much humans rely on safe water during their everyday lives. “It was kind of a chaotic mess,” Andy McClure, Toledo’s Collins Park Water Treatment Plant commissioner of plant operations, recalled.
These Ohio Cannabis Companies Approved For Adult Retail Sales
COLUMBUS — A group of businesses in Ohio has received the first authorizations to work with recreational marijuana, as the state’s first crop intended for this type of sale has also crossed a milestone. Medical dispensaries and other industry players have been waiting for certificates of operation, the...
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Fun for all: Rossford event provides quintessential summer enjoyment
With three weeks left, Rossford’s Stroll the Street event is rounding out its sixth year. People visit the historic downtown on Tuesdays in the summer from across northwest Ohio to enjoy music, activities, and shopping. Vendors offer everything from fresh produce to handcrafted goods, while local businesses and non-profits are also set up to share information and connect with the community. Ten food trucks, which rotate week to week, are eager to pass out sandwiches, tacos, sweets, and more for patrons to enjoy alongside live music at Edward Ford Memorial Park.
Lake Twp. trustees plan to ask for new levy to support hiring full-time EMS workers
Part-time EMS employees are leaving Lake Township for full-time opportunities, leading trustees to change their minds about putting a new operating levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. The trustees are planning to put a 1.5-mill, five-year operating levy for EMS before voters. If passed, it will generate $500,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 property $53 a year, Trustee Richard Welling said on Friday. “We’re losing our EMS people,” he said, adding that four part-time workers have left in the last month for full-time opportunities. The new money would fund four full-time EMS positions, Mr. Welling said.
Ottawa man shot in La Salle early Sunday; receiving treatment at OSF Ottawa
An Ottawa man is being treated for gunshot wounds received in La Salle this morning. (Sunday 7-28). La Salle Police's Detective Sergeant Brian Camenisch said officers went to the 100 block of Tonti about 1:30am for reported possible gunshots. At the scene, officers learned an unidentified man had been shot...
GPA: Hartigan selected for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Oak Harbor High School sophomore Hannah Hartigan has been selected for the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council (OSSAC), an esteemed group comprising only 16 students statewide. Appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, OSSAC focuses on school safety and student well-being. Hartigan will collaborate with peers to develop strategies for student...
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Monroe County election guide: Frenchtown Township voters to elect four trustees
FRENCHTOWN TWP. — On Aug. 6, voters in Frenchtown Township will head to the polls to select officers for the municipality. The Monroe News sent questionnaires to the candidates in the contested races. Profiles of the candidates in contested primaries will be published over the next few days. Candidates running for trustee include Republicans Sheila M. Bussell, Christiaan Carlton, Chris Collins, Gary D. Klemz, Matthew Rimel and Kraig Yoas. No Democrats filed to run for the position. ...
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