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Ohio Senate approves bill meant to protect elections workers from personal threats
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate has approved a bill that would remove elections workers’ home addresses from public records, a change the bipartisan bill’s sponsors say is a reaction to rising threats these workers receive. Senate Bill 173 -- sponsored by Sens. Bill Demora, a Columbus...
Ohio moves forward with bill to ban transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identity
Ohio lawmakers advanced a ban on transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identity in a late-night state House vote Wednesday just before they left Columbus for the summer.
Prevent falling victim to Tree Service Scams with BBB
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN)– When disaster strikes, the Better Business Bureau has your back to make sure you don’t fall victim to Tree Service Scams! Vice President of Communications Sheri Sword joined Living Dayton on Thursday with tips for Ohioans. From January to present, the BBB says tree service...
Moderate drought expands into northeastern Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Despite severe weather across the Midwest and Northeast over the past few weeks, large portions of northeastern Ohio are officially in a moderate drought, which is a level 2 out of 5. Thankfully, thunderstorm rains have kept the Valley in “abnormally dry” conditions for now,...
State cancels advisory after missing 16-year-old boy is found safe, authorities say
BROWN COUNTY, Ohio — A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing was found safe on Thursday. The Ohio Attorney General's Office issued an endangered missing child advisory for Hunter Saylor. It was canceled about an hour after it was issued. He was reported missing from Brown County and authorities...
Ohio National Guard unit heads overseas for third deployment
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio – The Ohio Army National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company, based in Chagrin Falls, has embarked on its third overseas deployment to support Operation Spartan Shield in the Middle East. Sixty members of the unit bid farewell to their families and community during a heartfelt send-off ceremony held last Saturday at Kenston High School.
Unemployment claims in Ohio declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,104 in the week ending June 22, down from 5,956 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Marathon Ohio legislative session leads to passage of education bills
(The Center Square) – Ohio college and university campuses could soon have to track incidents of hate and adopt and enforce policies to stop racial, religious, and ethnic harassment. The Campus Act passed the House and Senate early Thursday morning following a marathon session before lawmakers take off on summer break. It now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine, who is expected to sign it. “The Campus Act is essential for...
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