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Petition with over 4K signatures presented to city leaders; local groups demand action following OIS
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local organization was at the Dayton city commission meeting Wednesday night, seeking answers after an officer shot and killed a 16-year-old back in June. Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality brought a petition with over 4,000 signatures to Dayton City Council. The group demands several actions including the turning over […]
Fired UMADAOP workers want paid; director says delays in funding the issue
Jul. 16—LIMA — A former employee of the Lima Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Programs (UMADAOP) said he did not mind his termination, but was disappointed to not receive pay he said he was owed for up to 160 hours of work. Thomas Terry, along with two other fired employees, reached out to Lima city councilman Derry Glenn for help with the issue, which UMADAOP executive ...
Byron Center big man makes Division-I college hoops commitment
BYRON CENTER, MI – Independence Day brought some extra excitement to Camden Karel this year, as the Byron Center forward celebrated the July 4th holiday by committing to the Bowling Green men’s basketball team. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior picked the Falcons over Division-I offers from Oakland, Western Michigan,...
Fight to increase Ohio minimum wage will continue into 2025
TOLEDO, Ohio — A $15 minimum wage could be coming to Ohio. There are currently two minimum wages in the state. The sub-minimum wage for tipped workers is $5.25. The broader minimum wage is $10.45. Efforts to get a wage increase on the 2024 ballot failed. One Fair Wage,...
Ohio lawmakers discuss options for property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After property reappraisals were sent to homeowners across the state, some Ohioans are voicing concern over the impacts to their property taxes. State law requires Ohio counties to reappraise property values every six years. The counties are on a rotation, and in 2024, 18 counties -- including Cuyahoga -- were on the docket.
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County dedicates Northwood residence
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County will hold a dedication and community celebration for a new home that has been built for a Northwood family. The event, at 5 p.m. July 24, will be at 1943 Owens St., off West Andrus Road. It will include a home tour and refreshments. Northwood Mayor Edward Schimmel will speak. Project sponsors included First Solar, FedEx, Northwind Group, Rosenboom, D.S. Brown, and Adient. More than volunteers donated more than 2,000 hours of labor to complete the project. The home is Habitat for Humanity of Wood County’s 54th project. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
David Gravel Nets Second Brad Doty Classic Win and 10th Victory of 2024
ATTICA, OH (July 16, 2024) – The incredible 2024 campaign for David Gravel keeps on rolling. The Watertown, CT native entered the year carrying the weight of heaps of expectation. And he continues to meet them as he chases his first World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship.
Former Wapakoneta mayor prevails in appeal
Jul. 16—LIMA — The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals, in a split decision, reversed two felony convictions against former Wapakoneta Mayor Thomas Stinebaugh that were handed down in 2022. The appellate court's decision, released Monday, returns Stinebaugh's case to the Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for the ultimate resolution of three remaining misdemeanor charges. The announcement ...
Ottawa County Fair opens for 60th year by crowning 2024 royalty
OAK HARBOR ― The Junior Fair Queen crowning got things started Monday at the 60th annual Ottawa County Fair at the fairgrounds. Fairgoers have a chance to walk the midway, enjoy some fair food favorites, try rides, watch and bet on harness racing, check out the farm animals and exhibits, and enjoy good times while staying with friends and family at the on-site campground through Sunday.
Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
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