What is glycidyl methacrylate? The toxic chemical leak forcing Ohio evacuations
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin Toledo Fire and Rescue Department Ohio residents were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday following a toxic chemical leak, while nearby communities were advised to shelter in place. Transportation company MC Tank identified the leaked substance as glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics, paints, and coatings. MC Tank emphasized that
Columbus street named after central Ohio airman killed in Iraq
A Columbus street will carry the name of Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, honoring the 28-year-old Air National Guard member killed in a refueling crash in Iraq earlier this year.
Ohio highlighted in new report for historic drop in housing affordability since 2020
(The Center Square) – The National Housing Conference released a new report that reviewed housing affordability, finding that Ohio had the greatest decrease in affordability between 2020 and 2025. “Ohio stands out as the largest loss of homeownership affordability in the nation between 2020- 2025,” the report said. The report analyzed data from the National Housing Conference’s Paycheck to Paycheck database in relation to median income data from samples across the 390 metropolitan statistical ar
Urban Meyer reacts to horrible Ohio State news
The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up a 19-15 road win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, but they lost star quarterback Julian Sayin to an arm injury in the process. With Sayin sidelined, head coach Ryan Day is turning to true freshman Luke Fahey, and one former Ohio State coach isn’t sure that it’s the…
In Ohio, nearly 900 residents say settlement lawyers hid carcinogen data: ‘I was duped’
"The data is nowhere near as bad as we thought it was going to be when this first happened."
Hazardous chemical release prompts evacuation order near Ohio-Michigan border
TOLEDO, Ohio – Ohio officials have issued evacuation orders overnight for residents within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials spill in northern Toledo, near the Michigan-Ohio border. It’s not yet clear what sort of hazardous materials were released, however officials have called it a chemical “irritant” with potential...
Columbus man sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison across six felony cases
A Columbus man on trial in six different felony cases, including one that saw an arrest of a wanted fugitive last week, will spend nearly three decades in prison.
Ohio State announces horrible Julian Sayin news
The Ohio State Buckeyes held on for a 19-15 win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, but they lost star quarterback Julian Sayin to an arm injury in the process. Now, head coach Ryan Day has provided an update on Sayin’s status, and it isn’t good news for Buckeyes fans. Speaking on Tuesday, Day said…
Ohio’s Festival Weekend: October 22-25, 2026
The Circleville Pumpkin Show, Lantern Festivals, Markets and more!. Welcome back, festival fans. It’s a weekend of biggest Pumpkin Festival that Ohio has to offer!. Festivals continue to go down in number in Ohio, but there are still 38 Festivals and Shows to check out, including events like the Cincinnati Coffee Festival, Logan’s Halloween in the Hills, and various Glow or Lantern Festivals.
RI Democratic Party Chair resigns after husband indicted on federal fraud charges in Ohio
Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik has resigned in the wake of her husband’s indictment by an Ohio grand jury on felony fraud and racketeering charges, Katherine Riordan, party executive director, confirmed to Rhode Island Current Tuesday. Beretta-Perik did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday afternoon. She sent a one-sentence email to […]
