HEAP program provides heating bill assistance through winter for older Ohioans
OHIO — Officials are reminding older Ohioans that they can find relief this winter on their home energy bills through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). The Ohio Department of Development and the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services said HEAP helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal...
Ohio state trooper rescues friendliest and most playful pooch from roadway
In Bucyrus, Ohio, (OSHP) Highway Patrol Officer Timothy G. Hayes came to the rescue of a large friendly pooch who had managed to escape from his owner late last month. According to the Instagram account from the OSHP, it had been on November 21, when Trooper Hayes spotted the dog named Rufus running freely on State...
The Massive Flea Market In Ohio That Bargain Hunters Swear Is Better Than Costco
In the outskirts of Cincinnati lies a sprawling wonderland where treasure hunters and bargain seekers converge in a ritual as old as commerce itself – Peddlers Flea Market, the shopping experience that makes big box stores feel as exciting as filing taxes. This isn’t just a market; it’s an...
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...
