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Student board member ‘thankful’ for term
After completing his year as the student board member for Delaware City Schools, Eric Gitson said the position gave him insight into the inner workings of the district and helped defined how he sees public service. Gitson, who recently graduated from Hayes High School, joined the board in August 2023....
Ohio State Highway Patrol beefing up security for 4th of July travel holiday
BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will beef up their patrols for the holiday, not just on the 4th of July, but starting tomorrow morning and running through Sunday night. They expect tomorrow’s traffic to be the busiest with people on their way to their destinations, and again Sunday as they’re […]
Some Ohio Democrats want Biden to bail. They say Sherrod Brown’s reelection could be at stake.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and other down-ballot Democrats could be imperiled this November if President Joe Biden doesn’t step aside. That’s according to two Democrats who ran statewide in 2022: Tim Ryan, the party’s U.S. Senate nominee that year, and John Cranley, a former Cincinnati mayor who lost in the party’s primary.
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Supreme Court turns away OSHA challenge over opposition from Thomas, Gorsuch
Over opposition from two conservative justices, the Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge that could’ve gutted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An Ohio-based construction contractor backed by Republican-led states and anti-regulatory interests contended Congress unconstitutionally delegated its legislative powers to the executive branch when it gave such broad authority to the agency,…
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths—some outlets, like Axios, are reporting as many as six—are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Wednesday as it made...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
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....
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
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...
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 […]
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