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Ohio legislation targets small business challenges with reforms
NFIB Ohio Assistant State Director Cameron Garczyk has been actively involved in legislative discussions, testifying before both House and Senate committees on issues critical to small businesses in Ohio. The organization is monitoring several...

Ohio Department of Transportation seeks public feedback on new road projects
Mitch Blackford Assistant Director of Field Operations | Ohio Department Of TransportationMitch Blackford Assistant Director of Field Operations | Ohio Department Of Transportation The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 7 is...

Ohio River tow grounded on submerged jetties, NTSB says
June 25, 2025 A towing vessel grounded on a submerged jetty last year after the captain maneuvered too close to a bank of the Ohio River, outside the charted 9’ depth contour line and too close to submerged jetties, the National Transportation...

Black bear research ongoing in Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, in partnership with the University of Dayton’s Gantchoff Lab, recently collared a female black bear in Ashtabula County to learn more about how this species is expanding its...

"Most underrated recruit in the class" - CFB fans lose it as Ohio State lands 6'6" star by pipping Steve Sarkisian's Texas
Ohio State added to its 2026 offensive line haul on Wednesday with the commitment of Phoenix tackle Aaron Thomas, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound three-star prospect who chose the Buckeyes over the Texas Longhorns, Florida State, Texas A&M and Washington....

Ohio Air Force vet helps fellow veterans launch small businesses
When William Bowers retired from the Air Force as a First Sergeant, transitioning to civilian life was difficult. "To be blunt, for the first couple of years that I was out of the military, I probably slipped into a pretty deep depression because...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Ohio County in week ending June 21?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Ohio County selling...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Ohio County in week ending June 21
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Ohio County selling diesel at...

Summer crisis energy program starts Tuesday
STEUBENVILLE _ The Ohio Department of Development and The Jefferson County Community Action Council will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible...

Tips to save on energy bill during summer heat waves
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Ohio has been hit by high temperatures and humidity over the last few days. There is still plenty of summer to go, so now is the time to think about how you can save money on your energy bills. AES Ohio provided some...

Louisiana’s New Bill Would Codify Gas as ‘Green Energy’
This article by ExxonKnews is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now. In a move that complicates Louisiana’s transition toward renewable energy, a bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature last week...

Wood BOE approves more oversight of school construction
(Photo by Douglass Huxley) Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kaleb Lawrence talks to the Wood County Board of Education Tuesday about enhanced construction management services for the district’s new elementary schools under construction....

Prediction: Penn State to beat out Michigan, Ohio State for top prospect
Malvern Prep (Pennsylvania) bluechip edge-rusher Jackson Ford is set to announce his college commitment Friday at noon ET. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound athlete is down to an all-Big Ten Final four of the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn...
Why Ohio lawmakers can't agree on changes to marijuana law
Ohio is withholding tax revenue from cities with marijuana dispensaries until state lawmakers agree on cannabis and hemp regulations. Local governments express frustration over the withheld funds, while state officials claim they lack the...

EP council officially opposes Ohio HB 335
East Palestine councilwoman Barb Herriot, the village’s economic and development chair, discusses a future class at the high school that will focus on community involvement. (Photo by Stephanie Elverd) EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine Fiscal...

Hailie Deegan shares a glimpse of 'the good life' ahead of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course run
HMD Motorsports' Indy NXT driver Hailie Deegan posted a series of pictures on her Instagram. The pictures shared contained a glimpse of her 'good life'. On June 26, the 23-year-old posted pictures from the Indy NXT Milwaukee Mile testing Day 1....

NTSB: Experienced Captain Caused Towboat Grounding on Ohio River
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a grounding on the Ohio River last year occurred because an experienced captain made a navigational error. On February 10, the towboat Tom Frazier was under way on the Ohio, upbound with...

Ohio State University offers study abroad experience focusing on European sports industry
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Twitter WebsiteWalter “Ted” Carter Jr. President at Ohio State University | Twitter Website Students at The Ohio State University interested in sports management careers now have the...

Ohio man charged with using AI-porn to harass exes, their mothers
James Strahler II faces federal charges including cyberstalking, sextortion, and production of child pornography. Strahler allegedly harassed at least 10 adults, including former romantic partners, their families, and coworkers, using AI-generated...

Ohio faces rising challenges as extreme rainfall, aging infrastructure threaten clean water access
Ohio is projected to see a 30% increase in extreme rainfall events by 2050, a trend that experts warn could further strain the state’s water treatment systems. Author: 10tv.com Published: 6:59 PM EDT June 25, 2025 Updated: 6:59 PM EDT June 25, 2025