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Kent State listed as Most Affordable college in Ohio according to new analysis
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. In its analysis, Money analyzed college affordability based on the estimated price of tuition with an average grant applied. This data comes as tuition costs across Ohio and the United States continue to rise.
Moderate drought conditions impacting parts of Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — June ended on a very dry note. It was the 8th driest June on record for the Columbus area. ALSO | July's weather in Columbus: Here's what may happen this year. We had two stretches of dry weather including over a week of no rain...
Should government only fly Old Glory if it’s made in America? Some Ohio lawmakers want it to be state law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As communities across Ohio this week celebrate U.S. independence by flying Old Glory, those flags are almost universally made in America. Some Ohio lawmakers want to make it a state law. House Bill 87 would prohibit the state and local governments from purchasing an Ohio or U.S....
Petition signatures submitted to end political redistricting in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A constitutional amendment to prevent political redistricting is likely to appear on the Ohio ballot in November. The Citizens Not Politicians campaign delivered 731,306 signatures collected from all 88 Ohio counties to the Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office for a constitutional amendment to establish an independent redistricting commission. The initiative has broad bipartisan backing. Supporters say the amendment, which bars current or former politicians and...
Akron's Nuhfer Qualifies for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Grace Nuhfer of The University of Akron Women's Swimming and Diving team will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games in the 100 Butterfly after qualifying on Sunday, June 30. The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games will run from August 28 through September 8. Swimming a...
Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail expands to 54 locations for National Ice Cream Month
Ohio is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with an expanded Ohio Ice Cream Trail, featuring 54 locations across the state, including family shops, national chains and unique flavors to indulge in Ohio-made ice creams.
ODOT program to fund new school safety programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — Governor DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks announced a large investment into school safety programs throughout Ohio. The funding arrives from ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program, which has provided over $83 million to these causes since its inception 19 years ago. This time around more than $8 […]
Airbnb to limit Fourth of July weekend home reservations to prevent disruptive parties
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Thinking of renting a house to celebrate the holiday weekend with friends? Well, short-term rental giant Airbnb says it is cracking down. Airbnb is highlighting its measures to reduce “disruptive and unauthorized” parties over the Fourth of July weekend, as it did during Memorial Day weekend, it said in a news release. The effort limits the amount of one-night and two-night stays at entire homes during these holiday weekends.
City Council has to appoint James Hardy's replacement. How does that work?
Akron City Council has 30 days to find and elect Hardy's replacement. This is the second vacancy on council this year. Akron City Council has a vacancy to fill for the second time this year. How are they going to do it?. On Monday, Ward 8 Councilman James Hardy tendered...
East Orange YMCA to offer adult summer swim lessons throughout the summer
Adults can register for summer swim lessons at East Orange YMCA. Classes are at beginner and intermediate levels throughout the summer. Member fee is $18.50 per class and non-member fee is $20 per class. Registration is available online. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to...
Cutting Edge Countertops Completes Acquisition Of Bryan’s L.E. Smith Co.
Perrysburg, OH – Cutting Edge Countertops, Inc., the premier countertop fabricator for the Midwest with five showrooms and three service centers across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, recently announced the immediate acquisition of L.E. Smith Company, a third-generation, family-owned business known for being a leading laminate fabricator since 1950. The...
Government offers incentives to offer private nursing home rooms
(The Center Square) – Government-funded health care will pay Ohio nursing homes an extra $30 a day for private rooms after the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved the state’s incentive plan to create more private rooms available. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the change Tuesday afternoon, saying it’s part of his strategy to maximize nursing home residents' quality of care and life. “Most nursing home residents tell us...
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