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65th tornado confirmed in Ohio
Watch a previous report of Ohio breaking the tornado record with the 63rd storm confirmed in June in the video player above. WILMINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed the 65th tornado of the season touched down in southwestern Ohio early Tuesday morning. The tornado touched down in southwestern Warren County, moving […]
Southern Indiana Bank Announces Merger with Heartland BancCorp
German American Bancorp has announced it will merge with Ohio-based Heartland BancCorp. You don't have to drive too far in southwest Indiana to run across a German American Bank building. Growing up in Petersburg, Indiana, I often remember seeing the company's large bank building on Main Street with the flags waving in the wind out front. To me, it's become a staple along the stretch of wide road, and I don't think the city would look the same without it. Since I was a kid, the corporation has grown tremedously and has just announced yet another feat that will expand services into a neighboring state.
Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Rite Aid closing 10 more stores in Ohio as total nears 150: Here are the latest locations to shutter
CLEVELAND — The rash of Rite Aid closings in Ohio is continuing. As the pharmacy chain continues to battle its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it is also closing more and more stores in the Buckeye State. According to documents filed on July 22 and July 26 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 40 additional stores will be shuttered in Ohio and Michigan. Ten of the 40 locations closing are in Ohio.
One-time benefit to Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months
Loveland, Ohio – The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases. The program will run from July 1 through September 30. Apply for Ohio Energy...
Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort will be partially reconstructed
BOLIVAR ‒ With support from the recently passed state capital budget, the Fort Laurens Museum and grounds will get an extensive makeover in time for the Revolutionary War fort's 250th birthday in 2028. The project will include a partial reconstruction of the fort. ...
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Klinker named 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute
PIKETON — Andy Klinker, a teacher at Piketon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia,...
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’
A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged, said Monday that the Republican vice presidential nominee is a “chameleon” who has changed his views on “literally every imaginable issue.”
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