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Former forensic psychologist's memoir revisits shocking unsolved 'Riverside Hospital' double homicide
A memoir by a local former forensic psychologist unfolds with one of the city's most disturbing unsolved double homicides that became known as "The Riverside Murders."
Kettering Park Clean-Up: Fostering community engagement through the environment
As the global climate continues to change, the importance of working to reduce our impact on the environment has become increasingly evident. For positive environmental change to happen, individuals have to feel connected with nature. People need to develop a meaningful relationship with the world around them to effectively address sustainability and environmental issues.
New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
OVI checkpoint to station in Trotwood tonight
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Trotwood announced that a moving OVI checkpoint will soon be in place. The sobriety checkpoint will be in effect beginning at 6:30 p.m. this evening in the areas of 5120 Salem Avenue and 4825 Salem Avenue. The checkpoint will be under the supervision of the Trotwood Police Department, […]
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Reds Rumors: Cincy reluctant to trade Jonathan India, but are shopping this pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays did the Cincinnati Reds a favor on Thursday night. Ahead of the Rays' three-game series with the Reds, Tampa Bay dealt former Rookie of the Year Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects and a player to be named later. With one...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
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