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Naturalized citizen targeted in recent voter audit argues Ohio Secretary of State not following law
Andrew Pearson, a longtime Ohio resident who became a naturalize citizen last year. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Pearson.) Andrew Pearson teaches history at a high school in Cincinnati. He’s lived in the area since he was five, but he was born in England. “I mean, my family’s been in Britain for as long as British people have been able to write things down,” he jokes.
Ex-Montgomery County Fairgrounds site being revitalized
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The former site of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds is set to see new life. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has tried to transform Ohio into the Midwest’s technology hub. As a part of that initiative, DeWine announced Monday the Dayton Innovation Hub is being created to advance the effort. “It is my […]
Lawsuit over Ohio's 'broken' background check system settled with plan for improvements
After nearly four years, a lawsuit filed by two Ohio cities over the state’s criminal background check system used by gun sellers, employers and others has been settled. It’s the first lawsuit in the country over an insufficient background check system, which is a problem in other states too.
Two valley businesses get grants to expand operations
Two valley businesses are getting a helping hand to expand their operations in the area. The Ohio Department of Development released more than $3 million to fuel small business growth in the state. Among the five businesses getting some of this money are two, one in Mahoning County and one...
11 Investigates: Turnpike director promises changes to eliminate unexpected invoices, long wait times
BEREA, Ohio — Two days before last week’s deadly turnpike crashes, Ferzan Ahmed, the Ohio Turnpike Commission’s executive director, leaned forward in a chair in a conference room inside the turnpike’s Berea headquarters. Occasionally, he thumped his hand against the table or his chest. “Obviously our...
State senator renews call to end the death penalty in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican State Senator Michele Reynolds (R- Canal Winchester) is renewing the call to end the death penalty in Ohio. She says the time is right to have the conversation because there has been a pause on executions under Gov. Mike DeWine. Senator Reynolds says the main...
Local dispensaries see sky-high sales 2 weeks after recreational marijuana hits shelves
In the second week, there were more than $10.9 million in sales, making for a total of nearly $22.5 million in sales in the first two weeks. "We're seeing probably on some days maybe five or 10 times more customers than we're used to," said Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness in Sherwood.
ODOT reports fewer crashes where traffic signs have been replaced with radar-based technology
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Transportation’s ongoing effort to improve safety at intersections by using radar technology instead of traditional street signs is showing results. For a decade now, ODOT has been replacing “prepare to stop when flashing” signs with advanced radar-based detection systems at intersections across...
Ohio lawsuit seeks rewrite of redistricting ballot language dubbed ‘biased, inaccurate, deceptive’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court should step in on behalf of voters and order a rewrite of ballot language for a fall redistricting measure that “may be the most biased, inaccurate, deceptive, and unconstitutional” the state has ever seen, argues a lawsuit filed late Monday.
Ohio Supreme Court to rule on divorced couple’s battle over IVF-created embryos
Watch a previous NBC4 report on IVF treatment in Ohio in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether a Summit County man can prevent his ex-wife from becoming pregnant using embryos the couple created through in vitro fertilization before their divorce. Ohio’s top court is taking up […]
When is summer over? Autumn approaches. What to know about the changing of the seasons
The signs of autumn's approach are starting -- students are returning to school, college students in Ohio are moving into their dorms, football season is approaching and the weather is turning a bit colder from time to time. So, how much summer do we have left? Here's a look. When is the first day...
This year's most expensive congressional race stars an immigrant who says migrants "destroyed" Ohio cities
As the elections get closer, several Senate seats are still wide open. At least three of them are so tight, in fact, that three Democratic senators have decided to skip the Democratic convention altogether, preferring to sit back in their states and strengthen their position come November. One of them...
Ohio Department of Aging to host assisted living feedback forum in BG on Tuesday
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Department of Aging announced it be hosting an in-person, assisted living feedback forum in Bowling Green this week. The forum will take place on Aug. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wood County Senior Center located at 140 S. Grove Street.
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