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Welcome To Summer In Ohio!
WILMINGTON – It’s an old, old cliche, but one that bears repeating: If you don’t like the weather in Ohio, stick around for 15 minutes. It’s bound to change. The National Weather Service in Wilmington would likely agree as it predicts that several rounds of showers and storms are likely to move across Central Ohio through Friday. Some locally heavy rain and gusty winds will be the primary threats with these storms and repeated rounds of heavy rain may lead to localized flooding.
Proposed law targets retail theft sprees as organized crime
COLUMBUS — Ohio is looking at treating escalating and increasingly violent retail theft sprees as organized crime with a statewide law enforcement task force and stronger criminal penalties. Now in the Senate, a House-passed bill would create the task force to collaborate with the state attorney general's office and the Ohio Organized Crime Commission to assist law enforcement and prosecutors and to share information in real time across jurisdictions. “[Organized retail crime] causes billions of dollars in losses annually,” Rep. Haraz Ghanbari (R., Perrysburg), sponsor of House Bill 366, told his House colleagues. “ORC involves planned large-scale operations targeting retailers across multiple jurisdictions. The National Retail Federation survey shows a 67 percent increase in organized retail crime incidents reported by loss prevention executives.” “ORC disrupts businesses, and it also jeopardizes the safety of consumers and employees,” he said. “Many retailers across Ohio have reduced operating hours or they have closed their stores in some instances due to increased criminal activity. The primary concern in doing so is the escalation of violence associated with these ORC activities.”
Get to know new ADs: Four local high schools change athletic leadership
With official practices for all fall sports on the horizon, a number of new athletic directors are gearing up for the upcoming school year. Ethan Kagy (Dalton), Chad Spurlock (Loudonville), Ben Kobus (Norwayne) and Andrew Johnson (Waynedale) all have officially been selected to lead their respective school districts in recent weeks and area poised to begin the new sports season. ...
Pesticide disposal opportunities, plant diagnostic clinics in Wooster - here are details
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will sponsor three collection events for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides. The collections are happening in Auglaize, Holmes and Clinton counties on the following days and locations: Aug. 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Auglaize County, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, WapakonetaAug. 15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.:...
Free drinking water testing available at Amish Health & Safety Fair
Free, simple water testing will be offered as part of the Ashland County Health and Safety Committee’s annual Amish Health and Safety Fair 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Hochstetler Milling, 552 State Route 95, Loudonville. “In partnership with Ohio EPA, we’re able to provide information on drinking water safety and septic maintenance along...
More than $1M approved for East Palestine businesses through support program
More help will be coming to eligible businesses in East Palestine. That's because the Ohio Controlling Board has approved more than $1 million for the East Palestine Emergency Support Program. The program was created to provide loans to businesses impacted by the Norfolk Southern toxic train derailment that happened last...
Heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding and scorching heat possible this week, NWS says
Whatever you do, make sure you don't forget your raincoat over the next few days. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Columbus Wednesday through Friday, bringing heavy rain, wind gusts and localized flooding, according to a National Weather Service hazardous weather statement. Not only will it be stormy, it'll...
Ohio State's Carmen's Crew blasts Takeover BC, advances to TBT semifinals
It took 28 seconds for Desonta Bradford to step into a wide-open 3-pointer. Not even half a minute into Monday night’s The Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game inside Louisville’s Freedom Hall, the East Tennessee State product and member of Carmen’s Crew swished his shot to give the Ohio State alumni team the quick lead...
Group wants change to Ohio’s sales tax holiday
(The Center Square) – While the National Federation of Independent Business encourages consumers to take advantage of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, a policy group wants the state to make a change. The business group sees the holiday as a way to boost small businesses and drive local economies when small-business owner optimism is growing around the country. “The upcoming sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to shop...
Worthington vegan eatery Zammy's, Columbus sour-beer brewery Pretentious closing
Starting Tuesday, dining out in Ohio will cost less thanks to the state's sales tax holiday. Here's a look at some of the openings, closings and other happenings on the Columbus food scene this week. ...
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