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TRC’s Chief People Officer honored by ‘Smart Business’ magazine
Allison Kender, chief people officer at Transportation Research Center Inc., has been recognized by Smart Business magazine as an Ohio Smart 50 Awards honoree. The award celebrates top executives from central Ohio’s smartest companies for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. “I’m honored and excited to...
Ohio National Guard health clinic helps more than 1K people over its 2 days
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — More than 1,000 Ohioans took advantage of the Ohio National Guard’s GuardCare clinic this past weekend, with nearly 4,000 procedures being done over the two days. According to Laurie Fox, public information officer for Greene County Public Health, the National Guard saw 1,028 patients over Saturday and Sunday. Over both days, […]
Business optimism growing; inflation becomes top issue
(The Center Square) – Ohio small business owners continue to struggle with inflation despite growing optimism around the country, according to a new survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses. NFIB-Ohio released results from its monthly survey Tuesday, showing its Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July, the highest reading since February 2022. The 93.7 index, however, remained below the 50-year average of 98 for the 31st...
Cookies sold at Meijer stores recalled due to undeclared milk
(CBS DETROIT) - Cookies that are sold at the Midwest retailer Meijer have been recalled because they contain undeclared milk, officials announced. Too Good Gourmet of San Lorenzo, California, recalled its Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip because of the allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled product contains a milk allergen that wasn't listed in the label's ingredients section. Meijer wasn't alerted of the mistake on the label.The product was sold in a 10 oz. tall clear container with a blue and white label with the UPC 713733712972 and includes all best-by dates.The recalled cookies were sold at...
Area communities receive funds to manage road salt, reduce chloride runoff
Five area communities will share in more than $260,000 in grant money to aid their efforts to reduce chloride runoff and keep Ohio drivers and waterways safe in winter. Announced Monday by state Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R., Bowling Green), the money is part of the second round of the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant Program. The city of Sandusky will receive $75,000; the village of Grand Rapids, $54,925; Portage Township in Wood County, $45,910; Lucas County, $44,800; and Margaretta Township in Erie County, $41,822. The money will be used to update equipment and facilities to improve road salt management and reduce chloride runoff. The first round of chloride-reduction grant awards were announced in May, and, due to high demand, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency added a second round. In total, the grant program has distributed more than $4 million throughout Ohio this year.
The Ohio Supreme Court’s Democrats erase decades of precedent in foolish defamation ruling: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s one-year window to file defamation lawsuits starts after the aggrieved party can reasonably discover the offending statement, not after the statement itself was made. We’re talking about changing a century-old precedent on Today in Ohio. Listen...
Sincere gratitude to all helping our communities recover after last week’s tornadoes
On behalf of our many communities that were impacted by last week’s storms, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to all those who have helped Northeastern Ohio survive the tornadoes and terrible storms. I was one of the lucky ones, as I only lost power for less than one day.
How should adults use recreational cannabis safely? Here are tips to avoid accidents, breaking laws
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Now that non-medical cannabis products can be legally purchased in Ohio by adults over 21, users need to know how to use them safely, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. “Responsible cannabis use is not just about personal safety, but the safety of Ohio...
How Ohio schools reduced chronic absenteeism
Schools in Ohio, like other schools across the country, are struggling to reduce chronic absenteeism, which spiked during the pandemic. But Ohio may have a head start on dealing with the problem, thanks to a 2018 state law encouraging a positive approach to discipline. Six years ago, the Ohio Legislature...
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