15 Must-Try Pizzerias Scattered Across Ohio’s Cities And Small Towns
Ohio might be known for buckeyes, roller coasters, and endless debates about which city has the best sports fans, but the real hidden treasure is something far cheesier, its incredible pizza scene. Tucked between bustling city neighborhoods and laid-back small-town main streets, the Buckeye State dishes out pies that...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Cleveland police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s west side. Officers were called to the 2000 block of W. 105th Street around 6:30 p.m. on December 2, where they found a 39-year-old man lying in the street with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified by the...
CCS votes to close 4 buildings, parent concerned what is next
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus City Schools Board of Education made its decision on how it plans to cut $50 million from the district’s budget to deal with a deficit. That decision resulted in four more building closures and an undetermined number of staffing cuts. The board voted...
Man to be arraigned for alleged arson at Dublin gas station
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A man who allegedly set fire to a gas station earlier this week is expected to appear in court today. Carl Foster Jr., 39, is set to be arraigned at 9 a.m. on one count of aggravated arson. Court documents allege that Foster set a...
White Castle has entered its ‘White Elephant’ era with gifts like crocs and swimwear
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — If you’ve ever sat through a white elephant gift exchange thinking, “This really needs more sliders,” White Castle has answered your oddly specific holiday wish. The fast-food icon is rolling out a new lineup of playful, surprising, and fully steal-worthy gifts from...
New SNAP work requirements
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - New federal rules are expanding work requirements for people receiving federal nutrition assistance. Under the changes, adults up to age 64 must work, volunteer or attend school at least 20 hours a week to qualify for benefits. The rules no longer include exemptions for veterans, people...
Up to 150 face risk of homelessness in southeast Ohio after the federal government...
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Over a hundred households in the region could be at risk of homelessness after the Department of Housing and Development announced changes last month to one of its grant programs. The program provides funding for community nonprofits addressing homelessness. Until now, most...
Auditor: Nearly $2 million in improper Medicaid payments made to local behavioral health agency
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The state auditor is seeking nearly $2 million in repayment from a local behavioral health agency over improper Medicaid payments. The Auditor of State’s Office said it found more than $1.75 million in the improper payments over the course of three years to Empowered for Excellence Behavioral...
Electric bill frustration? Public hearings to begin on AEP rate hike
Central Ohio residents have a chance to make their voices heard about their rising electric bills in upcoming public hearings about a proposed American Electric Power Ohio rate increase. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is hosting the hearings across the state for AEP Ohio customers as they consider...
Governor DeWine Vetoes Bill on Work Hours for a Person Under 16 years of...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed the Senate Bill 50 regarding age and school certificate requirements and work hours for […] The post Governor DeWine Vetoes Bill on Work Hours for a Person Under 16 years of Age. appeared first on New Americans Magazine.
