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Trump backs Vance, says facing Harris wouldn’t have changed his VP pick
Former President Trump is sticking by his choice to elevate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate in November, amid a shake-up atop the Democratic ticket. Trump told “Fox & Friends” Thursday he would not have changed his vice presidential pick, even if he had known ahead of time that President Biden would…
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released. The Ohio Department of Youth Services and Department of Commerce have partnered to educate incarcerated youth about skilled trade career […]
LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for virtual roll call
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for the party’s plan to use a virtual roll call to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee. In a letter to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harris released Thursday, LaRose demanded the party stop using the state’s ballot access deadline to justify what he called a nominating scheme. “I’ve seen numerous...
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Janice Moodie Pro / 3 Lady
Portage Country Club’s Tyler Peterson, PGA, Casey Juve, Katie Orendorf, and Sarah O’Neill fired 19-under par in the two net better ball of four formatted Janice Moodie Pro / 3 Lady to take home the trophies from Sterling Cut Glass. In second place was the team from Red...
Louisville Hot Stove team a runner-up in state tourney
Louisville’s Rick Black Photography finished as the Ohio Hot Stove Baseball E League state runner-up after a weekend of tournament games at Alliance’s Butler Rodman Park. The team of 17- and 18-year-olds lost the final game, 15-9, on Sunday afternoon to Grafton General Plug after qualifying for the game earlier Sunday. ...
Ohio’s highest court says parent’s rights were not violated in local 2021 custody case
ZANESVILLE − The Supreme Court of Ohio has set a new precedent in custody law due to a Muskingum County case in which a mother said she was denied due process in fighting for custody of her children. She lost that argument when the highest court of the state rendered its decision on Tuesday. “We’re very pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court,” said Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch, whose office was accused of denying a...
‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts
Tuscarawas County is a county divided. The northeastern Ohio county is split into two congressional districts — the 6th district and the 12th district. “It’s frustrating because we’re split in half,” said Tuscarawas Democratic Party Chair Gail Garbrandt. “People don’t know what part of the county’s in six and what part of it’s in 12. […] The post ‘It’s frustrating because we’re split in half.’ Ohio counties cut into 2 congressional districts appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Some people with disabilities complain about lack of accessible parking at Blossom Music Center
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - Blossom Music Center is one of the most iconic venues in Northeast Ohio. However, some people with disabilities say a lack of accessible parking spoiled their summer concert experience. 19 Investigates spoke with at least a dozen people who said they showed up to Blossom...
Cars & Coffee and Tie Dye!!
Make sure to join me this Sunday for Cars and Coffee at Valley Motor City, 4100 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls! It's also a Send Me Backstage Ticket Stop!!. This is a super fun event for the whole family! All custom & classic vehicles are welcome so bring them on down, there is no fee required, just make sure to drive in before 9am for your spot. The car show will happen between 9am - noon, so stop by and check out all of the cool cars that will be on display! There will be refreshments and fun for the whole family!
Norton teachers union to vote next month on tentative agreement reached with school board
Members of the Norton teachers union will vote Aug. 5-8 on a new contract, the president of the union said Wednesday. A tentative agreement between the Norton Classroom Teachers Association and the Norton City School District Board of Education was reached July 12, nearly two weeks after the previous contract expired. The two parties had been negotiating since May on a new agreement. ...
Falls OKs land swap for new campus
CUYAHOGA FALLS — Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to exchange land with the Cuyahoga Falls City School District (CFCSD) in connection with the new school campus at 13th Street and Portage Trail at the July 22 meeting. City Engineer Tony Demasi said the Traffic...
Ravenna City Schools making cuts to busing, staffing, extra-curriculars as state places district in 'fiscal caution'
RAVENNA, Ohio — As the new academic year approaches for Ravenna City Schools, families with children in the district will need to get used to some major changes after the state of Ohio placed the Portage County school system in the "fiscal caution" category earlier this summer. According to...
Hudson City Schools adds more AED devices to school, athletic buildings
Hudson, OH – Hudson City Schools has added two new automatic external defibrillators on school grounds. The announcement comes days after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 into law, which requires AEDs in public schools. Hudson has had AEDs on campus for nearly 20 years, according to a...
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