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Submitting an absentee ballot for November election? Be aware of this change
There may be an extra step for those wishing to submit an absentee ballot in the November election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose implemented a change to election rules, banning people from submitting a ballot at a ballot drop box for someone else.
Halloween is coming! See which haunted houses in Ohio are opening for Friday the 13th
With Labor Day behind us, it's (un)officially fall. And Halloween lovers are busy making their homes spooky for the season and waiting for their favorite haunts to open (pun intended). And they won't have to wait long, because many haunted houses and attractions around the state are opening soon, to coincide with September's Friday the 13th. ...
Ohio senator talks about new first responder training in exclusive interview
OHIO (WTRF) – Senator Brown recently visited Weirton to meet with Cleveland-Cliffs leadership and USW Local 2911 members. While he was there, 7News was able to interview him on several topics including funding for the market street bridge and his newest training initiatives for Ohio emergency responders. Nearly $88 million was announced by West […]
Ohio bill would require schools to publicly disclose Pledge of Allegiance policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio K-12 schools would be required to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies under a recently introduced bill. Under Ohio’s current law, local boards of education must adopt a policy specifying if its schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and if so, how and when. The pledge is not a […]
Why Is J.D. Vance Still Following This Hitler Apologist?
Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance still follows a self-proclaimed historian who this week claimed that Winston Churchill was the “chief villain of World War 2”—not Adolf Hitler. Vance follows Darryl Cooper from both of his accounts on X (formerly Twitter).Cooper drew increased attention Tuesday after X CEO and fascism enthusiast Elon Musk promoted Tucker Carlson’s interview with the controversial figure on his podcast, calling it “Very interesting. Worth watching.” After the interview was criticized by figures on the right and left, Musk deleted his tweet, but not before both he and Carlson were attacked for giving pro-Nazi propaganda a...
Ohio Open Doors program highlights state's history, legislation's legacy
The Ohio History Connection is inviting the public to tour hundreds of historical sites starting Friday and running through Sept. 15 during its fifth biennial Ohio Open Doors initiative. More than 200 historic locations will participate to celebrate National Historic Preservation Act, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966. Ohio’s first Open Doors was in 2016 on the 50th anniversary of the act, and every two years the public gets to glean a little of the legacy of the legislation. “This program is all about sharing stories from history,” said Neil Thompson, the manager of media and public relations for the Ohio History Connection. “And it’s imperative that we preserve these places and we learn from them, because they are part of the fabric that that makes Ohio what it is today.” One option for piqued curiosities will be a step back in time to early 20th century Lyons, Ohio, through the Lyons & Area Historical Society.
Ohio teachers’ STEM work earns Governor’s award
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The technology we’ll enjoy in 10 years relies on what our kids learn in math and science classes today. And two teachers at Steubenville Catholic Central have been commended for helping to build those pathways to the future. Tiffany Dobson and Megan Marshall, along with the school itself, have earned the […]
PUCO chair mum when asked how agency will ensure FirstEnergy spends money to avoid power outages
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In light of August’s massive power outages, state Rep. Sean Brennan asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio how it plans to make sure that FirstEnergy spends customers money on avoiding power outages. Regulators had no response. Brennan, a Parma Democrat, asked the PUCO members...
Pennsylvania’s Rite Aid footprint relatively intact as pharmacy chain emerges from bankruptcy; 100% of Michigan stores closed, 98% of Ohio
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Rite Aid emerged from bankruptcy Tuesday, nearly 11 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection and after closing about 780 stores, which was more than most analysts expected. But the state-by-state impact varied dramatically. Pennsylvania, Rite Aid’s headquarter state and largest market by number of stores, fared better than other […]
Urgent Powerball warning as $139 million jackpot remains unclaimed after ticket was bought at Ohio Walmart
LOTTERY players have been urged to check their tickets as a $139 million win remains unclaimed. The winner of this huge Powerball jackpot has not stepped forward two months after the draw. This draw took place on July 3 and the jackpot winning ticket was purchased in Ohio. The lucky slip was sold at a […]
AEP Ohio, Intel receive Ohio approval on plan to power Licking County chip plants
State regulators on Wednesday signed off on an agreement struck between AEP Ohio and Intel to provide power to Intel's $28 billion project in Licking County. “Adequate and reliable electric service is a crucial component to Ohio’s manufacturing sector, as demonstrated by Intel’s historic investment in Ohio,” Jenifer French, chair of the Public...
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