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Galion Man Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Hancock County
A Galion man received life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 15 in Hancock County. According to a release from the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Mark Beeman traveled left of center while traveling west on 15. Beeman over-corrected causing the car...
AEP Ohio, Intel receive Ohio approval on plan to power Licking County chip plants
State regulators on Wednesday signed off on an agreement struck between AEP Ohio and Intel to provide power to Intel's $28 billion project in Licking County. “Adequate and reliable electric service is a crucial component to Ohio’s manufacturing sector, as demonstrated by Intel’s historic investment in Ohio,” Jenifer French, chair of the Public...
Ohio teachers’ STEM work earns Governor’s award
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The technology we’ll enjoy in 10 years relies on what our kids learn in math and science classes today. And two teachers at Steubenville Catholic Central have been commended for helping to build those pathways to the future. Tiffany Dobson and Megan Marshall, along with the school itself, have earned the […]
Pennsylvania’s Rite Aid footprint relatively intact as pharmacy chain emerges from bankruptcy; 100% of Michigan stores closed, 98% of Ohio
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Rite Aid emerged from bankruptcy Tuesday, nearly 11 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection and after closing about 780 stores, which was more than most analysts expected. But the state-by-state impact varied dramatically. Pennsylvania, Rite Aid’s headquarter state and largest market by number of stores, fared better than other […]
Ohio Open Doors program highlights state's history, legislation's legacy
The Ohio History Connection is inviting the public to tour hundreds of historical sites starting Friday and running through Sept. 15 during its fifth biennial Ohio Open Doors initiative. More than 200 historic locations will participate to celebrate National Historic Preservation Act, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966. Ohio’s first Open Doors was in 2016 on the 50th anniversary of the act, and every two years the public gets to glean a little of the legacy of the legislation. “This program is all about sharing stories from history,” said Neil Thompson, the manager of media and public relations for the Ohio History Connection. “And it’s imperative that we preserve these places and we learn from them, because they are part of the fabric that that makes Ohio what it is today.” One option for piqued curiosities will be a step back in time to early 20th century Lyons, Ohio, through the Lyons & Area Historical Society.
PUCO chair mum when asked how agency will ensure FirstEnergy spends money to avoid power outages
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In light of August’s massive power outages, state Rep. Sean Brennan asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio how it plans to make sure that FirstEnergy spends customers money on avoiding power outages. Regulators had no response. Brennan, a Parma Democrat, asked the PUCO members...
First Look: Sweetgreen Opens in the Short North
Ohio’s first-ever Sweetgreen has officially opened. Sweetgreen held its grand opening celebration this morning at 700 N. High St. The heath-conscious fast-casual restaurant chain is known for its customizable seasonal salads, bowls and protein plates. Spanning over 3,600 square feet, the space can seat up to 46 people and...
Bill would allow Ohio families and expectant moms to claim 'conceived' children as dependents
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill in the Ohio House of Representatives aims to give families and expectant moms some help with the high cost of having and raising a baby. The Strategic Tax Options for Raising Kids, or STORK Act, would allow families to claim "conceived" children as dependents on their state income tax returns in the year they are conceived rather than the year they are born.
Ohio farmers face mental health struggles amid drought, low yields
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — It is a tough year for farmers as drought continues across Ohio. Mental health is a topic that is being discussed more in agriculture. According to the National Rural Health Association, farmers are three and a half times more likely to commit suicide. Nathan Brown...
Ohio hosts 2024 Kids Summit Sept. 5
First Lady DeWine Visits El Centro to Promote Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will lead other public officials to host the 2024 Kids Summit at the Hilton Columbus Downtown on Thursday, September 5 from 9am. Hosted for the first time by the new Ohio...
Ohio celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month
TOLEDO, Ohio — To celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September, the Ohio Library Council has partnered up with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio with goals to make libraries more impactful in Ohio communities. Michelle Francis, Executive Director of OLC said, in a press release, “Getting a...
New dashboard displays fire department grants
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An interactive program has been created to provide transparency around fire department grants. The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has unveiled an online database which allows Ohioans to see what grants each department has received over the course of the last five years. Online users have the opportunity to filter by […]
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to rehear a challenge to an Ohio school district’s policies requiring students to use classmates’ preferred pronouns. In a 2-1 decision last month, the court ruled the Olentangy […] The post Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
State report proposes major juvenile justice reforms, including closing youth prison in Cuyahoga County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – To better serve youth in the juvenile justice system, Ohio needs to dismantle its mass lock-up facilities, increase community-based rehabilitation to keep kids closer to home and consider a number of law changes to limit when kids can be tried as an adult or incarcerated, a new state-supported report says. And Cuyahoga County could be greatly impacted.
BGSU student only one in Ohio to receive prestigious national scholarship
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — A Bowling Green State University student was one of 100 students nationwide to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship, marking the third consecutive year in which a BGSU student has been selected as a recipient. In a press release, BGSU announced Ryan Lothamer would be recognized...
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