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Cincinnati area nonprofits contribute $1.4 billion in direct economic output
Local nonprofits had a $1.4 billion impact on the economy in 2022, according to a recently released study from the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County. Here's what to know. Why was the study done? The most recent Cincinnati Futures Commission report did not include the nonprofit sector, so Mike Moroski, executive director of...
Crash with injuries reported on Colerain Avenue in White Oak East
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Colerain Avenue in White Oak East. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed, but the injuries are reportedly minor. Hamilton County police and fire responders have been sent to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here.
JD Vance makes solo debut as GOP vice presidential candidate with Monday rallies in Virginia, Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Republican JD Vance will make his first solo appearances on the campaign trail Monday, a day after the 2024 presidential race was thrown into upheaval as President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, making the Democratic candidate an open question. Vance, an Ohio senator,...
Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
What will happen with medical marijuana?
Hi, I’m Anthony Shoemaker, the statehouse bureau chief for The Enquirer. Last year, Ohio voters approved recreational marijuana use in the state. Sales have not started yet, but patients in the state’s current medical marijuana program are already concerned. State bureau reporter Haley BeMiller has been covering marijuana...
Blade staff bring home 13 awards from Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards
A Blade sports columnist and photographer took top honors in the Associated Press Managing Editors’ Ohio awards announced Sunday during a banquet in Columbus. David Briggs took home the first place award for best sports columnist during 2023 in Ohio. Jeremy Wadsworth was selected as the state’s best photographer. Artist Joe Landsberger won third place for best full page design, best graphic artist, and best illustration or informational graphic. Photojournalist Steven Zenner won second place for best photo story, as well as third place for best news photo and third place for best feature photo. Sarah Readdean, The Blade’s religion writer, was named the third best features writer in Ohio.
The Lima News wins 12 awards in 2023 contest
COLUMBUS — The Lima News won 12 awards, including three first-place awards, at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards announced Sunday at an event in Columbus. The newspaper tied for third place in general excellence in Division IV, a category for mid-sized newspapers across the state that included newspapers in Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay and Warren.
Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry's claims that it's environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Police cruiser involved in crash while responding to shooting in Hartwell
HARTWELL, Ohio (WKRC) - An Elmwood Place police cruiser was involved in a crash with an SUV Saturday. It happened around 9:00 p.m. on the intersection of 69th Street and Vine Street in Hartwell. According to the Elmwood Place Police Department (EPPD), officers responded to a shooting incident in Hartwell...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $92 million jackpot on July 20, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $92 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, July 20, 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... $300 prize: 18 winners. $100...
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