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Sen. Romanchuk’s bill passes allowing pharmacy techs to administer immunizations
The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 144, which allows certified pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations. This includes providing the service to children who are 5, as opposed to the current age limit of 7. The bill was backed by state Sen. Mark Romanchuk, R-Ontario, who serves...
Ohio senate passes bill on human trafficking survivor expungement
Victims of human trafficking often struggle to overcome the social stigma of their criminal records for offenses committed while being trafficked. But there is new hope on the horizon. Senate Bill 214 is on its way to the governors desk, which will allow human trafficking survivors to expunge their non-violent...
Despite uphill battle, Ohio Democrats again try to repeal the state’s gay-marriage ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even as the Republican-led Ohio General Assembly moves ahead with legislation restricting transgender access to public bathrooms, some Democratic lawmakers are again trying to change state law to recognize same-sex marriages. Gay couples have been allowed to marry in Ohio and other states since 2015, when...
Ohio homeless advocates don’t expect crackdowns after U.S. Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A U.S. Supreme Court decision Friday upholding local laws that make it illegal for homeless people to camp and sleep on public property is unlikely to trigger a crackdown on homeless encampments in Ohio, state advocates for the homeless say. Ohio advocates for the homeless were...
Franklin roadway reopens after serious crash, investigation underway
FRANKLIN, Ohio (WDTN) — A roadway has reopened after a serious crash in Franklin. N. Dixie Drive between Franklin Eagles and Pennyroyal Road was closed for multiple hours on Wednesday, June 26. The closing was due to a “serious” motor vehicle crash. According to the Lebanon Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred […]
Seniors with Dementia Turn Sweets into Hope for Alzheimer’s Fight
WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Residents at Liberty Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in West Chester, hosted a baked sale and raised over $100 for the Alzheimer’s Association that encompasses the Warren County area. The seniors helped make the baked goods and sold them at a local coffee shop.
Middletown man in court on impersonating a police officer charge
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- A Middletown man accused of impersonating a police officer was in court on Wednesday. 52-year-old Dennis Meade was arraigned June 26, 2024, in Miamisburg Municipal Court, where the judge entered a not guilty plea for Meade. Acting Judge Mark Donatelli also said he was appointing a...
Copperheads drop second-straight extra-innings clash in series opener
Free baseball doesn’t always mean more of a good time. Playing in its second-straight extra-inning game, this time after the short mid-season break, Southern Ohio battled all night but couldn’t come through late in a brutal 5-4 loss to Xenia in 10 innings at home on Tuesday evening. “I thought they came in with a lot of energy. I thought they seemed focused,” Rocky Brunty, the head coach of Southern...
Weather alert. Wednesday storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail
There's a potential for some severe storms across northern Ohio. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several northern Ohio counties including Portage through 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Although Summit County is not included in the watch, forecasters say there is the potential for strong and...
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