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Fracking wells forced on many US landowners, study finds
The record U.S. oil and gas boom may lie on a bedrock of aggressive sales and legal “compulsion,” a new study has found. Many Ohio landowners who ended up with fracked wells on their properties were forced by state law to accept them, according to findings published Monday in Nature Energy. Others gave in only after repeated and…
Ohio Democrats rally behind Vice President Harris at the DNC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Less than three months until this November’s election and the Democratic National Convention has officially kicked off. “Since we changed candidates, it’s been unbelievable,” Ohio delegate Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) said. “Democrats are coming together, they’re fired up.” The DNC is being held in Chicago this week, and Democrats said they […]
Ohio Department of Aging to host assisted living feedback forum in BG on Tuesday
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Department of Aging announced it be hosting an in-person, assisted living feedback forum in Bowling Green this week. The forum will take place on Aug. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wood County Senior Center located at 140 S. Grove Street.
Columbus and Dayton settle suit with Ohio over gun-background checks
A previous report can be seen in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A lawsuit over gun background checks in Ohio has been settled nearly four years after the cities of Columbus and Dayton sued the state. The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced Monday a settlement has been reached to improve […]
See all homes sold in Brunswick, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Brunswick reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,161-square-foot home on Catherine Drive in Brunswick that sold for $318,000. 1238 N....
Boxer Ricky Quiles returning to Lorain for documentary premiere, Salsa Night
Ricky Quiles wears his love for Lorain on his sleeve. Before returning to Los Angeles on Aug. 18, the retired boxer packed his friends and family into Three Star Restaurant, 1806 E. 28th St. in South Lorain, for one more get-together. Quiles, 54, returns often, and early next month, will...
This Kent coffee shop is brewing a culture for women, sports and inclusivity
The idea for this story came from a community member. Want to work on a story with Ideastream Public Media? Get in touch. Team USA has women to thank for more than half of its medals in the recent Paris Olympics. The U.S. won 126 total medals and women were responsible for 67 of them, including gold medal wins by the women's soccer and basketball teams.
'So nice to hear.' Ernie's Bike Shop hosts free acoustic music on the porch
MASSILLON – Ernie's Bike Shop introduced a new theme this summer to help boost the spirts of folks using the Towpath Trail and Tuscarawas River on the weekends — "Let the Music Play." Tim Darnell is part of a local acoustic outfit, Touch of Spring, which performs bluegrass, Celtic and gospel music, as...
Akron Public Schools seeing positive results from cell phone ban
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Public Schools said the school day is significantly better, friendlier, and safer now that students lock their phones away during classes. Jessica Sax, the principal at Hyre CLC, said the ban that went into effect last year is beneficial for the students. “I think students...
Family and friends start scholarship to honor woman killed in Taco Bell drive-thru
Megan Keleman's name will continue to live on at Cleveland State University thanks to a scholarship being established in her honor following her shooting death last week in a Taco Bell drive-thru in Stow. According to a GoFundMe, Keleman's family and friends wanted to honor her passion for education and community service by creating something special for a future scholar. ...
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