Lyme disease cases in Ohio surge to record high
Ohio is seeing a dramatic surge in Lyme disease cases, with the state recording a record-breaking 2,799 confirmed cases at the end of last year, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Columbus food truck serving hand-tossed pasta from giant cheese wheel now open
Enjoy a taste of Italy from a truck. This new Columbus food truck not only provides classic Italian pasta from scratch, but also an experience that will have you saying “Mamma Mia!”. Pasta Stop is an Italian food truck that officially opened May 31. The food truck offers build-your-own...
These 5 Ohio lakes and rivers are the most snake-filled in the state
Despite its northern climate, Ohio has several bodies of water that are home to large and active snake populations . Warm seasonal temperatures, abundant prey, and wetland-rich shorelines make Ohio’s waterways ideal habitats for aquatic snakes, especially in areas like Lake Erie and the Ohio River. A new roundup highli
Ohio bill would end data center tax breaks, effective Oct. 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio bill would permanently stop all data center tax exemptions in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine implemented an temporary pause for Ohio’s data center sales tax exemption, which took effect early last week. House Bill 975 — introduced the same day DeWine announced the upcoming pause — would end the
Dangerous heat wave could impact Ohio this week
OHIO — Forecasters are warning that a significant heat wave could bring dangerous temperatures to Ohio and much of the eastern United States during the middle of June. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, above-normal temperatures are expected across the entire l
License plates rejected by Ohio to get a second look after court ruling
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Bureau of Moter Vehicles has a daunting task ahead after a federal court ordered a review of the thousands of rejected vanity license plates following a civil rights lawsuit. The suit, filed in May by plaintiffs William Saki, Jeffrey Wonser, and Patrick Corrigan, accused...
How to Stock a Private Pond in Ohio Without Breaking the Law
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Stocking a private pond in Ohio is one of the most rewarding things a landowner can do — but it comes with a real set of rules that catch many people off guard. Whether you want largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, or triploid grass carp,
Can You Own a Sugar Glider in Ohio? What State Law Actually Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Ohio is home to some of the most detailed exotic animal laws in the country, which makes it a reasonable place to pause before bringing any unusual pet through the door. If a sugar glider has caught your eye, the short answer is encouraging: Ohi
The Ohio College Town Where Five Cemeteries Form a Perfect Pentagram
College towns in Ohio can feel warm and lively during the day, full of students crossing the green and grabbing food. But once you start looking into this place’s history, things get genuinely fascinating. It sits at the heart of one of America’s most talked about paranormal legends, one that involves five real cemeter
Ohio House passes Amanda Dean’s Law
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ohio House announced it passed Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that increases penalties for abuse of a corpse. Amanda Dean, a 36-year-old mother of four, who was murdered by her boyfriend Fred Reer in 2017. Investigators with BCI determined that Dean was killed inside a residence where the c
