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Waterspouts spotted on Lake Erie in Ohio, special marine warning
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKRC) - Beachgoers in Ohio saw several waterspouts near the coast of Lake Erie on Sunday morning. Stacy Hancock in Mentor, Ohio recorded footage of the waterspouts and reported seeing "several" waterspouts form on Lake Erie between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the sightings.
Over $15 million in drugs and cash seized in I-70 traffic stops
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two drug seizures along Interstate 70 in central Ohio are believed to be among the largest recorded in state history. Twice in four days, a state drug task force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol teamed up in making two major drug busts. On Aug. 3, task force agents and troopers […]
Vance says he ‘disavows’ Nick Fuentes: ‘A total loser’
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) said he “disavows” far-right white supremacist Nick Fuentes, who criticized Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, for her Indian heritage, while arguing the best response is to “ignore” the attacks. Fuentes, who dined at Mar-a-Lago with former President Trump...
Ethos Cannabis Begins Adult-Use Sales in Ohio
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ethos Cannabis has started adult-use cannabis sales at its dispensary in Lebanon, Ohio. This move places Ethos among over 100 dispensaries in Ohio now offering adult-use cannabis. The Lebanon store is the first Ethos location in the state to make this transition, with more stores to follow. A New Lexington store will open in mid-to-late October, providing both medical and adult-use cannabis, and a third location is set for January 2025.
Statehouse Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker focuses on politics and state government
I am the Ohio Statehouse bureau chief for the USA TODAY Network. Our team of four reporters covers state government elections and politics for all of our Ohio news outlets, including The Columbus Dispatch, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository. Why I became a journalist ...
How central Ohio Girl Scouts honed their STEM skills in a cardboard boat race
On a Saturday afternoon in early July, Girl Scouts from around central Ohio gathered to compete in a thrilling regatta. A whistle marked the start of the boat races along the shores of a pond at Camp Crooked Lane, with handmade trophies for some of the top finishers. ...
Bloom-Carroll student takes first place at State Science Day for soybean project
Alaina Bell recently won the first place Ohio Soybean Bioscience Award for her project titled “How Does Peptide D4E1 Affect Soybean Cyst Nematode Survival Rate?” at the State Science Day. Alaina will be a senior at Bloom Carroll High School and was a student in Joe Carter’s class at the time of...
Outdoors: A disappointing 27th place for Ohio among fishing destination states
A new report by Captain Experiences — “an online platform that helps people find and book fishing and hunting trips quickly, easily, and with a process they can trust” — has Ohio woefully underperforming when compared with other well-known outdoor destination states. The Buckeye State ranked 27th overall as a fishing destination. With the Toledo area and Ohio in general universally recognized as the “walleye capital of the world,” it begs the question why the platform’s ranking for the state is so low. There are top-notch guides all across the Lake Erie coast, many of whom also run in the pro circuits such as the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament. Bass tournaments also come through here as well. The platform used two criteria based on annual fishing licenses issued to nonresidents and annual fishing revenue from nonresidents and percentage shares of each within the state based on figures from 2022.
Need help with your summer energy bills? Here is what you need to know
The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield County Community Action Agency continues to help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill, assist with air conditioners/fans, and/or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1-Sept. 30. To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule a phone appointment with Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency....
Final day of 23rd Annual Heritage Music BluesFest wraps up spectacular weekend in the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — On Sunday, hundreds of people were still out singing, dancing, and soaking up the sun at Heritage Port. The third and final day of the 23rd Annual Heritage Music BluesFest was another successful day filled with performances from several talented musicians. The festival’s producer, Bruce Wheeler, says the event draws music […]
Two arrested in connection to North Park shooting and first recreational marijuana sales in Ohio: Here’s this week’s top stories
(WTRF) – Two Wheeling Residents are behind bars after a shooting at North Park Apartments, and nearly 100 dispensaries across Ohio are selling recreational marijuana. 7News Reporter Annalise Murphy looks back at this week’s top stories. 2 people arrested; 1 for malicious wounding after shooting in Ohio County leaving 1 in serious condition Two Wheeling […]
Rite Aid continues store closures with 11 more locations shutting down
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 11 more closings in bankruptcy filings on Monday. Ten of the 11 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. One location will close in California. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that...
Preview of 7News Exclusive: Chris Stirewalt prepares for upcoming election
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wheeling Native and nationally known political analyst Chris Stirewalt reminisced on his life in the friendly city in an exclusive interview with 7News. A Linsly graduate who worked his way up to the top and now serves as a political editor and anchor for News Nation’s The Hill Sunday. […]
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