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Proposed parcel fee to purchase local recycling center fails to pass
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee aimed at buying the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has failed to pass, leaving its fate still uncertain. The proposed $24 per year fee on improved parcels in Athens and Hocking counties needed support from a majority of the six-member Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District board.
East Palestine $600M class action settlement deadline fast approaching
Just shy of 190,000 people will cash in if final approval is granted in a $600 million dollar class action settlement, which was agreed to by Norfolk Southern. Anyone living within 20 miles of the derailment, who didn't opt out is apart of the settlement. However, that doesn't guarantee you'll get paid.
Ohio sees uptick in unemployment rate, lost jobs in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New economic data from the state shows that Ohio saw an uptick in its unemployment rate, and that it lost jobs in the month of June. Ohio lost 2,300 jobs during June from the revised May estimate, dropping the total employment to 5,652,900 jobs, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The state also did not add as many jobs in May as previously thought.
Rural Hardin County schools join voucher lawsuit
Jul. 19—KENTON — Hardin County superintendents fear Ohio's next budget crisis will force lawmakers to choose between funding public schools and the state's private-school voucher system. The county's six public school districts — Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Upper Scioto, Ridgemont and Riverdale — came together earlier this year to join the coalition of public schools suing the EdChoice ...
Tech outage affects central Ohio businesses, travel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Central Ohio, as well as other parts of the world, has been affected by a technology outage Friday morning. All Columbus government resource websites are currently down (fire departments, police departments, etc.), as well as certain Ohio medical websites (such as the Wexner Medical Center website).
Mid-Ohio ESC working to increase behavioral supports for students
The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) Board of Governors approved the BCBA Development Program policy during its regular meeting on July 17. This new initiative was developed in response to the growing demand for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) services across our districts. A board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) is a professional certified in applied behavior analysis by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. ABA is a science-based treatment approach that analyzes and...
Central Ohio high school football: Here are the games to watch during the 2024 season
Another high school football season is almost here, a few days later than last year simply because of how the calendar falls. After last season began Aug. 17, the first games this year are Aug. 22-24. ...
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