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Ohio unemployment continues upward trend, at 8 week-high
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Unemployment continues to rise in Ohio, with figures at the highest reported in 8 weeks. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), continued unemployment filings were up 3,792 from the previous week for a total of 44,716 claims filed. Additionally, Ohioans filed 9,077 initial unemployment claims last week, up 1,779 for […]
Ohio State Fair enacts new safety policy: No unaccompanied minors after 6
Under a new safety protocol at the Ohio State Fair, youths under 18 will be turned away at the admission gates after 6 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult chaperone. With tens of thousands of people — maybe even more than a million — expected to flock to the fairgrounds between July 24 and Aug. 4, safety is a priority for fair officials, who collaborate with the Ohio State Highway Patrol to assess and implement new safety procedures.
Louis Dreyfus Co. breaks ground on Ohio soybean processing plant
With a groundbreaking ceremony June 27, the Louis Dreyfus Co. embarked on a major investment in Ohio agriculture, beginning construction of a soybean processing plant in Upper Sandusky. The facility will crush 175,000 bushels a day, providing soybean meal, hulls, oil, and production and packaging capabilities. . Gordon Russell, head...
Rite Aid to close 41 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 41 more closings in bankruptcy filings — 31 on Friday and 10 on Monday. All 41 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it...
Substantial funding cuts undermine gun violence reduction efforts, Northeast Ohio hospitals say
Despite the federal government recently naming gun violence as a national health emergency, cuts to crucial federal grant programs undermine efforts to reduce such risks, according to Northeast Ohio hospital and state officials. The Surgeon General's Advisory on Firearm Violence issued in late June declared gun violence a national public...
A local lady will run 177 miles across Ohio to raise money for multiple sclerosis
Next week, a woman from the local area will embark on an incredible challenge. Beginning on Sunday in Van Wert and concluding on Friday in Cuyahoga Falls, she will run an astonishing 177 miles in just six days. This remarkable feat is almost the entire length of the state of Ohio!
Speed crackdown on I-270 continues
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – Several law enforcement agencies in central Ohio are continuing their crackdown on speeding on Interstate 270 with the latest part of their special speed enforcement operation on Thursday. “It’s all about safety,” Dublin Police Sgt. David Gatterdam said. “I think sometimes people don’t realize every mile an hour you go faster, […]
Violent clash and death in Ohio prison leads to $225,000 settlement
The state of Ohio will pay $225,000 to the estate of a man who died while in prison custody and settle a lawsuit brought by his family. Dewey McVay, Jr., who had a long history of mental health issues, was incarcerated in December 2019 at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, which is operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
Ohio Man Sentenced in Cold Case Death of Fiancée
Brandi Elliot is accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter, Piper, after telling her she needed some “time alone.” The Tennessee mother told the judge at her arraignment that she was diagnosed with postpartum depression when Piper was 2. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
Ohio crisis line handles 14,000 contacts monthly
(The Center Square) – A hotline established to combat suicide in Ohio received nearly 340,000 communications in the two years since its launch. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the two-year statistics for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, saying the service has grown to provide more call centers than any other state. DeWine said, “988 is saving lives. The lifeline is providing free, around-the-clock support to Ohioans in crisis by connecting...
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