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Drought Monitor map shows range of dry conditions in Ohio
Never before in the 24-year history of the Drought Monitor has Ohio seen such a range of dry conditions, according to Lindsay Johnson, a climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center. “This is unusual for Ohio,” Ms. Johnson said. Only a small corner of northeastern Ohio, encompassing less than 5 percent of the state, has normal conditions. Much of the state is wallowing in dry circumstances. Lucas County and northwestern Ohio are experiencing moderate drought. Portions of southeastern Ohio are seeing exceptional drought. The Drought Monitor releases its reports each Thursday. “Red and burgundy [which denote extreme and exceptional drought] are not normal for Ohio,” Ms. Johnson said. “Last week’s map, exceptional drought was introduced for the first time ever [in Ohio] in the USDM's history.”
Recreational marijuana: As Ohio consumers visit new dispensaries, state works to license more
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able to purchase marijuana at dispensaries licensed for medical and recreational sales. As of Friday, 123 dispensaries are dual-use. And more are on the way, although they probably won’t open as swiftly as the first...
How much of the $740M Mega Millions jackpot would you take home in Ohio?
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $740 million, but the actual payout will be much less due to taxes and the choice of annuity or cash, with the largest cash payout being about $230.8 million and the largest annuity being about $467.5 million.
DeWine issues memo to schools following Georgia shooting
(The Center Square) – In the wake of a Georgia high school shooting that killed four and injured nine, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a memo to school superintendents across the state reminding them of safety options. The state started the Ohio School Safety program in 2019, spreading safety support personnel across 16 regions covering all 88 counties. The program helps K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and first responders prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats and acts of violence. ...
New Ohio poll shows who’s leading races for president, senator
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — New polling data shows one presidential candidate has an undeniable lead for the November election in Ohio, while parties swapped places in a more closely disputed Senate race. The new survey from Emerson College Polling and The Hill asked 945 potential Ohio voters about their preferences between former President Donald Trump […]
Here's where you can still eat at a Red Lobster in Ohio as restaurant chain exits bankruptcy
Red Lobster is exiting bankruptcy, USA TODAY reported Thursday, after a federal judge approved the restaurant chain's plan to rebound. Red Lobster will continue to operate as an independent company and maintain 544 locations across 44 states and four Canadian provinces, according to USA TODAY. ...
Sherrod Brown donations from dead woman spark campaign finance inquiry
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is under the microscope of the Federal Election Commission after his reelection campaign received donations from an Ohio woman who died months earlier, according to a report. Brown’s campaign took two contributions totaling $350 in May from Carol Ann Baker of Toledo, Ohio, who died in December 2023, financial disclosures show. […]
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