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Ohio native John Legend to perform at DNC tonight ahead of Tim Walz speech
It is day three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and today's musical performer will be Ohio native John Legend. The singer John Legend will honor the late singer Prince with his performance before welcoming Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidate. ...
The Farmers' Almanac extended winter forecast is out. Muskingum Valley looks cold and wet
Get ready to bundle up in a few months, Ohio residents. The Farmers' Almanac's extended weather forecast for the 2024-2025 winter season is out, and it's predicting wet and cold weather for most locations. For the Ohio area, the outlook is cold, wet and white. ...
Hot dogs, cool cats: Adoptable pets from Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Ellery, a 3-year-old female tortoiseshell, is among the cats available for adoption at the Tuscarawas County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE in New Philadelphia. She was found as a stray. She is the most typical tortoiseshell cat to ever exist. If she has an opinion about your outfit, she will voice it; if she sees someone new that she doesn't think is worth her time, she will let you know. Very vocal, but...
Ohio State President Ted Carter expected to get hefty pay bump eight months into the job
One semester into his tenure at Ohio State University, President Ted Carter is getting a raise. The Talent, Compensation & Governance Committee of Ohio State's Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% merit increase, totaling $38,500, and a $164,368 bonus during its committee meeting Wednesday morning. His initial base salary was $1.1 million. The...
Ramaswamy says he talked to Trump about ‘substantial role’ in possible administration
Former Republican presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy said he has spoken to former President Trump about a “substantial role” in his possible administration. Ramaswamy joined OutKick’s “Maintaining with Tyrus” for an interview to discuss his political future, more than six months after he suspended his presidential bid and endorsed Trump. He has been floated…
Dr. Amy Acton, who helped lead Ohio’s early pandemic response, is weighing 2026 run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton, the former Ohio health director who became a household name during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, says she is considering a run for governor in 2026. Acton shared her deliberations with reporters during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. “I have experience I just want to […]
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
From banning ‘X’ gender passports to dismantling federal DEI programs: 13 items on JD Vance’s legislative wish list
WASHINGTON, D. C. - As a freshman U.S. Senator whose party doesn’t get to set the political agenda, Ohio’s JD Vance hasn’t made much of a legislative impact during less than two years in Congress. Instead, the Cincinnati Republican has outlined his goals by introducing more than...
Voting rights groups worry Ohio’s July voter registration removals may violate federal law
The Brennan Center for Justice and the Ohio Organizing Collaborative have been pushing Ohio’s Secretary of State since July to confirm voters aren’t being improperly removed from the rolls after updating their address. Now, they’re preparing to file suit against Sec. Frank LaRose if his office doesn’t respond by the end of the day today, […]
Trumpeter Swans Survived Habitat Loss and Now Thrive in Ohio
Thanks to a collaboration with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the animal is reestablished in Ohio and no longer on the state’s threatened species list. By Paris Mather. Despite being known for their graceful elegance, swans have a turbulent history. “Early settlers drained many natural wetlands needed for survival, and trumpeter swans were almost completely gone from Ohio by the 1900s,” says Jon Cepek, a Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist.
Walz better liked than Vance: Survey
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), tapped earlier this month as Vice President Harris’s running mate, is better liked than his Republican counterpart, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), according to a poll released Wednesday. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Research Center found that 36 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Walz, outpacing Vance’s 27…
The wonky reason you should expect higher electricity prices next year - Saving You Money
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The PJM Interconnection and its role in our everyday lives isn’t something most electric customers think about. But because of a quirk in the system called capacity auctions, Clevelanders are likely to see noticeable increases in the price they pay for electricity, perhaps as much as 25%.
Central Ohioans targeted by scam text message for unpaid tolls
Central Ohioans are being targeted by a text scam declaring their vehicles have an outstanding toll charge, with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission warning against clicking on the links associated with the text.
Ohio’s Black entrepreneurial successes highlighted during National Black Business Month
• The Ohio Department of Development highlights the successes of two Cincinnati-based Black entrepreneurs during National Black Business Month. • Quality SAP and Skin by Brownlee & Co. have benefited from small business resources and loans, empowering them to expand and make a positive impact in their communities. • The...
Michigan border dispensaries aren’t worried about more expensive Ohio competitors
Ohio has recently entered the market of states selling recreational cannabis, joining the ranks of Michigan and other states. It has been almost five years since Michigan’s marijuana shops made their first sales, and now Ohio is getting in on the action. Ohio’s marijuana market officially opened on Tuesday,...
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