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Cat ladies, position pivots and finding religion: JD Vance’s life under a national microscope
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Since his anointment as Donald Trump’s GOP vice-presidential running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio has been barnstorming the country on behalf of his running mate as his past policy reversals and contentious remarks have been put under a microscope. So far, Trump’s choice...
Local shelters work to help the homeless vote
The Secretary of State’s Office in May identified more than 6,000 voters in Lucas County as “inactive,” but more than 100 of those individuals were registered with addresses of homeless shelters or rehabilitation facilities. That leads to an important question: How accessible is voting for the area’s homeless population? “Voting for those facing housing insecurity is absolutely a huge problem,” said Jen Miller, the executive director for the League of Women Voters of Ohio. At Leading Families Home, four people were identified. Four more people were listed at La Posada Family Emergency Shelter. At the Joshua Treatment Center in Holland, seven people were named, and 12 people were identified at Empowered for Excellence Behavioral Health.
Country Star Jelly Roll Officially Sworn in as Deputy Sheriff in Michigan
Jelly Roll has definitely come up in the world. He’s quickly gone from former convict to country music darling. It all comes down to being honest about his past through his music and present choices. Now, a sheriff in Michigan is rewarding him for his journey by officially swearing him in as a deputy sheriff.
Rite Aid to close 30 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in a bankruptcy filing on Friday. All 30 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it would close 236 stores. All but...
DeWine to break silence on redistricting amendment. Will he propose an alternative?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday will share his thoughts about a redistricting amendment that will appear on the November ballot. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Dr. Myshamil Walker received award from Ohio Transfer Council
Dr. Myshamil Walker (on right in photo), Director of the Cincinnati State Transfer Center, received the Tom Vandermeulen Award presented by the Ohio Transfer Council at their 2024 Conference held in Columbus on June 14, 2024. The Ohio Transfer Council is an organization “committed to the enhancement and facilitation of...
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.”
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixed payments made directly to local communities over decades. […]
A look at the top storylines for the upcoming fall high school season
The 2023-24 sports season is all wrapped up after the conclusion of the Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors. So what do Lenawee County sports fans have to look forward to for the upcoming school year? Well, there's never a shortage of storylines around here, so here are a few we're looking forward to in the upcoming fall season: ...
Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer returns to Richland County Fair
Farm Credit Mid-America and Richland County Fair are announcing the return of Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer. Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, this friendly competition — now in its fourth year — helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. From Aug. 6-12, local community members are invited to bring non-perishable food items to the Richland County Fair. Look for Stock the Trailer signage at the fair...
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