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Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits
A second major consulting group has quit working with Ohio’s controversy-ridden retired teachers’ pension fund, another blow to the already chaotic system. Anxiety is high at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). STRS is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of both a public corruption scheme and mishandling of funds. This all […] The post Chaos continues with Ohio teachers’ pension fund as second advisor quits appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Oak Harbor basketball standout Stokes transfers to Arizona prep school
With a nod toward connecting with his father for his final year of high school, former Oak Harbor standout two-sport athlete Ethan Stokes has transferred to Rancho Solano Preparatory School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Stokes, a 6-foot-5 guard-forward for the Rockets’ basketball team and a wide receiver on Oak Harbor's 12-1 football squad last fall, will begin at his new school on Aug. 7, residing with his father, Stone Stokes. Ethan Stokes was named first team All-Northern Buckeye Conference in basketball last season, when he averaged 19.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Rockets. He was chosen to the Division III all-district second team, and received special-mention All-Ohio recognition. In football, Stokes was Oak Harbor's second leading receiver behind first team Division V All-Ohio senior receiver Jaqui Hayward, totaling 28 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns for the fourth-ranked, NBC-champion Rockets.
More than 100 employees laid off from Tiffin manufacturing facility
TIFFIN, Ohio — A home furnishings company is laying off about 130 employees from a Tiffin facility as it transitions from a manufacturing to a distribution and warehouse operation, according to a letter sent to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services last week. The layoffs of hourly...
Mercy college names new VP of Academic Affairs
A long-time Mercy Health employee has been named vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. Kimberly Watson will oversee the college’s academic programs, providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure continued growth and success, Mercy said in a statement. She will retain her rank as professor of health sciences. Ms. Watson has served the Mercy Health ministry for more than 35 years in various administrative and faculty roles, most recently as the dean of the Division of Health Sciences and director of the Master of Health Administration program. Ms. Watson holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies with a cognate in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records Administration from BGSU. She also is a registered health information administrator.
Fostoria police searching for person who allegedly robbed Dollar General
FOSTORIA, Ohio — Fostoria police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a Dollar General Sunday night. FPD said they responded to the store, located at 1515 N. Countyline St., around 9:49 p.m. for a call of an armed robbery. According to police, an employee at Dollar General...
Man charged with deaths of couple hit by SUV after Sylvania concert
Bond was set at $310,000 during arraignment Monday of a Fulton County man charged for the deaths of a Swanton couple who were struck by an SUV as they left a concert at Centennial Terrace on Saturday night. Donald Christian, 54, of Lyons, Ohio is charged in Sylvania Municipal Court with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the crash reported at 10:56 p.m. on Centennial Road just south of Erie Street in Sylvania. His next court date was scheduled for July 24 following the video arraignment before Magistrate Christy Cole. Donald J. Fern, 78, and Therese Fern, 66, both died after being taken to ProMedica Toledo Hospital following the crash. Mr. Christian was arrested at the scene and booked into the Lucas County jail. Sylvania Police Chief Danilynn Miller said Monday that the Ferns and Mr. Christian all had attended the concert Saturday evening at Centennial Terrace. The pedestrian deaths were Sylvania’s first since 2013, the chief said.
Made for the Stage Youth Theatre Workshop kicks off, spots still available
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's lights, camera, and action for the third Made for the Stage Youth Theatre Workshop. The acting bug in more than a dozen students brought them to the workshop, some for the first time, and others for the third time. They are learning all aspects of acting, including auditioning, directing, writing, and more.
Trace Adkins to perform at Hobart Arena
TROY — In a show presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Hobart Arena, Trace Adkins is set to bring his Somewhere In America Tour to Troy on Thursday, Nov. 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Towering baritone Trace Adkins has sold more...
Comedy and cannabis: Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club brings something different to Dayton
There’s no typical two-drink minimum at a new comedy club in Dayton because its owners wanted people to experience comedy in a much different way. The Jokes & Tokes Comedy Club opened April 20 inside of Delta Dispo at 460 S. Patterson Road in Dayton. Delta Dispo, a dispensary, opened on April 1. The dispensary offers a variety of hemp products from flower to edibles. All their products contain less than .3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which does not classify them as controlled substances, according to the 2018 Farm Bill.
Growing STEM: Nursing opportunities abound at Mercy Health St. Rita's
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Many nurses in our area get their start through training with Mercy Health St. Rita's. For Harley Pajari, she wanted to find a career where she could support her young son, and found herself earning her Licensed Practical Nursing, or LPN degree. She's now moving through the ranks to continue her education.
Quick preview for tonight’s WWE Raw
The road to WWE SummerSlam 2024 continues tonight. WWE Raw returns at 8/7c on USA Network from the Wright State University Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. On tap for tonight’s three-hour red brand program is an opening segment featuring Rhea Ripley’s return, Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed, Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov for the WWE Intercontinental title, Drew McIntyre returns from suspension, plus GUNTHER and Damian Priest go face-to-face.
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Mark’s Homemade Ice Cream featured on expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, TourismOhio is inviting Ohioans to indulge in a cone, bowl, or treat at one of the more than 50 stops along the newly expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail. Governor DeWine expressed his enthusiasm for the trail, stating, “When...
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