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9 deaths in Listeria outbreak from recalled deli meat: Has it affected Ohio?
A recall of ready-to-eat meats and poultry products has been issued due to a listeria outbreak, with 57 people hospitalized and 9 deaths reported in several states, and consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled items.
Surprise, surprise. Hordes of Ohio Turnpike drivers can’t understand the very confusing new tolling system: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio Turnpike drivers are confused by the highway’s new tolling system. So with customer service calls rising, the Turnpike suspended late fees and unpaid toll collections. We’re talking about E-Z Pass not being easy for everyone on Today in Ohio. Listen online here. Editor Chris...
Ohioans canvass to spread word about Issue 1 ballot initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will start heading to the polls in 42 days for early voting and Election Day is now only 70 days away, which means campaigns are ramping up to be full speed ahead after Labor Day. There is only one state issue on the ballot this fall, called Issue 1, […]
Here's how local abortion clinics are responding to judge's block on 24-hour waiting period
Abortion clinics in the region have begun offering same-day procedures after a judge blocked the state's mandatory 24-hour waiting period Friday. Dr. David Burkons, who owns the only abortion clinic in Summit County, started same-day services Monday for people seeking abortions. "We expected the ruling to be in our favor," Burkons said. ...
'Like roots:' Somali Museum of Ohio seeks to preserve and share history, culture with all
For every individual, there is a journey completed by those who came before that eventually comes to define the current days and shapes stories. These are roots, origin stories and for many, it provides a sense of grounding in navigating the world. When Mohamed Ali saw a growing Somali population in Ohio...
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
A rural veteran firefighter's take on Ohio’s volunteer shortage
Ohio has nearly 400 vacant volunteer firefighter positions, according to job listings compiled by Make Me A Firefighter. Governor Mike DeWine announced last week that the state is turning up the heat on its recruitment campaign. It’s offering free training classes for volunteer firefighters and will begin airing 30-second public service announcements across the state. They’ll share the stories of volunteer firefighters and why they choose to be their community’s emergency responders.
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $54 million jackpot on August 28, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $54 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $200 prize: 10 winners. $100...
How Project 2025’s education policies mirror Ohio bills and universal private school vouchers
From universal private school vouchers to stripping away diversity and inclusion requirements, censoring classrooms, and targeting LGBTQ students — some of Ohio’s education laws and bills mirror the goals outlined for a second Trump administration in Project 2025. Project 2025 is a Presidential Transition Project written by the Heritage Foundation that spells out the first […]
Prison populations impact rural, urban power in Ohio’s census and redistricting
Anti-gerrymandering groups in Ohio and nationally are looking to correct what they say is a representational flaw in redistricting regarding prison populations. As it stands now, those incarcerated in the country’s state and federal prisons are counted in the U.S. Census every 10 years as residents of the county in which their facility sits. Groups […]
Olmsted Falls plans Fortier Park bridge project
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- In the shadow of the Charles A. Harding Memorial Covered Bridge is a walkway in need of repair. On the city’s radar for the better part of five years, the proposed Fortier Park project recently led Olmsted Falls officials to apply for a $50,000 Cuyahoga County Community Development Supplemental Grant.
Cheer Coach named Coach of the Year for Ohio
RICHMOND, Ohio — Edison High School’s Casey Mozingo has plenty to cheer about after being named Nfinity Coach of the Year for Ohio. Mozingo, who school officials say has served as a cheerleading coach for the past 18 years, will be honored with more than 30 awardees from across the country during a future banquet. […]
Safety personnel rescue men on Lake Erie: Bay Village Police Blotter
On Aug. 16, a man called the police department to report that he was stranded out on Lake Erie on a sailboat north of the Bay Boat Club. 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.
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