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Ohio and its cities are throwing hundreds of millions at tech giants and their data centers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stadium-sized data centers that consume huge amounts of electricity are popping up all over central Ohio, getting hundreds of millions in state and local tax breaks every year, even as grid operators worry the facilities may soon overburden the available power supply. The data centers are...
Columbus fights online attack; state to spend $7M on issue
(The Center Square) – As Columbus continues to deal with a digital security incident, the state of Ohio announced it will spend $7 million in taxpayer money to help cities fight interent attacks. The global outage earlier this month, which impacted airlines, banks, emergency response, hospitals, and other businesses, also affected the city. As late as the end of last week, city officials could still not access external email, and...
West Virginia Faces Severe Storms and Heavy Rainfall Today
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an unsettled day ahead with significant chances of severe weather and excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued an alert for Monday, July 29, 2024, indicating the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy downpours. These storms could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Harmar Days again helps bridge funding gap
MARIETTA — Despite the early morning heat Saturday, Harmar Days was in full swing. Vendors lined Maple Street while on Gilman Avenue patrons dined on meals from local food trucks and enjoyed music by local artists. A streetside car show bordered the entirety of the festival and a myriad of games, crafts and even a petting zoo were available for attendees.
Ohio Braces for Afternoon Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Along I-71 Corridor
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience significantly more humid conditions today, with a high likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly along and east of the I-71 corridor. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert indicating that a few showers and storms may also move across Northwest Ohio by late this evening.
Fallback Studios Set to Revolutionize Ohio’s Film Industry
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Fallback Studios is making a groundbreaking investment in central Ohio, spending over $20 million to convert a Dublin facility into a cutting-edge studio for movies, television, and commercials. CEO Kevin Kale aims to boost Ohio’s film industry from $300 million...
Ohio State Fair announces Cheese Contest winners
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion cheesemakers were announced on Thursday, July 18 at the 2024 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest, held at Miceli Dairy Products in Cleveland. The American Dairy Association Mideast, the event coordinator, proudly announced Pearl Valley Cheese from Fresno as the overall Grand Champion for their Swiss cheese. Guggisberg Cheese from Millersburg, Ohio, took home the overall Reserve Champion award for their Ziller.
Why finding locations for legal marijuana businesses is so challenging in Ohio: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio has more than 18,000 locations near where you can’t open a recreational marijuana business. We’re talking about the difficulty of finding locations far from schools, parks and churches on Today in Ohio. Listen online here. Editor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast,...
Motorcyclists honor fallen Ohio officers, including Jacob Derbin and Jamieson Ritter
On Sunday, Cleveland held a commemorative event to honor fallen officers in Ohio and the local area. The tribute was both solemn and powerful, paying homage to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Cops Ride and fundraiser marked its 16th year. John Kikol,...
Picture This: The Pollinator – ‘I’ll Bee Back’
A bee flies away from blooms of a chicory plant growing in the middle of a farm field near Watertown recently. The dry conditions have lead to the wildflower thriving alongside roadways and other open areas through the valley. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Dogs at the market showed off their tricks and costumes
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The River City Farmers Market held a Doggie Days contest at the market!. Dogs were able to show up in costumes and win a prize for best dressed!. They also played tug-of-war and showed off their best tricks. Dogs are always welcome to the market walking...
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