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An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month, several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building. Youngstown officials had ordered the evacuation of the International Towers on June 10 after an engineering firm determined that the...
Sports gaming numbers dip in May; fall rebound expected
(The Center Square) – While sports slow in the summer months, so does the amount of money Ohioans are betting. According to figures released recently by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, total sports betting handle and mobile sports betting numbers in May were down nearly 10% year over year, but taxable revenue rose 4.4%. Industry experts expect the slower trend to continue until football season returns in the fall. ...
After listening to residents at town hall, Beachwood likely to schedule same-gender swim sessions at aquatic center
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- After meeting with residents who favor same-gender swim times at the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center, the city is likely to schedule this summer one all-female and one all-male swim session, and make plans for regularly scheduled same-gender sessions in 2025. Mayor Justin Berns and Community Services Director...
3 home health providers to pay $4.5M to settle kickback allegations
Home health companies Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims they provided kickbacks to physicians and assisted living facilities for Medicare referrals. From 2013 to 2022, the three companies, along with their owner, Evolution Health, allegedly...
CJN wins 14 awards at Press Club’s All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
The Cleveland Jewish News won 14 awards at the Press Club of Cleveland’s 2023 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards held June 7 at the House of Blues in downtown Cleveland. Entries were received from Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati and were produced from January to December 2023. The CJN’s...
Everything’s new this year at Mid-Ohio’s Honda Indy 200 race: The track, the tires — and the hybrid engines
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A new era of IndyCar will begin at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Friday as teams adopt hybrid engines for the first time in the sport’s 30-year history. In a collaboration between the series’ two power unit suppliers, Honda and Chevrolet, a shakeup...
Ohio National Guard celebrates four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve event
On Monday, while America geared up to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard paid tribute to the unsung Black heroes who played a vital role in maintaining the unity of the country during the Civil War. Last year, the Ohio National Guard launched the “Freedom to Serve” initiative to...
T-Storms Expected To Move Through Area This Afternoon and Evening
WILMINGTON – While the National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Heat Advisory for the better part of southern Ohio today, Union County has not been included in the Advisory. But the NWS went on to say that Union County can expect heat indices in the mid-90s today....
Ohio Property Taxes: 60% of Homeowners Struggle to Afford – Auditor Michael Stinziano Advocates for Reform
Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor, advocates for legislative changes in Ohio to ease property tax burdens for homeowners, proposing reforms like expanding the Homestead Exemption and introducing measures such as property tax circuit breakers and a deferral program for those facing financial challenges. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano Urges Legislative Reforms for Ohio Property Taxes […]
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