AEP customers notified about higher rate
AEP Ohio customers, including those in the southern Columbiana County service area, will see a mix of increases and decreases in their electric bills through this summer, the company announced. The utility said in a customer notification that changes are coming to the generation service charge for Standard Service...
After decade in prison, former Ohio deputy treasurer to be released from custody
The former deputy treasurer of Ohio, Amer Ahmad, is scheduled to be released from federal custody on April 15 − 11 years after he fled the country with a suitcase stuffed with cash. In April 2014, Ahmad fled to avoid sentencing in federal court in a bribery and kickback scheme − traveling to San Diego, walking into...
First local Wawa prepares for grand opening; marks beginning of expansion into Ohio
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — Wawa enthusiasts in Ohio will soon have reason to celebrate as the popular convenience store chain prepares to open its first location in the state. The new store, located in Liberty Township, will welcome customers starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. This marks the...
Ohio budget amendment would make state a laughing-stock
The April 9 guest column from Susan Tave Zelman on the need for fair school funding in the Ohio budget ("Fair school funding must be priority“) notes that, ”As usual, we see an array of ‘Christmas Tree’ nonfiscal items [in the budget], such as a House amendment declaring the state will only recognize two sexes, male...
NOAA maps show outlook for Ohio summer temperature, precipitation forecast
Ohio's spring weather has been all over the place. From pleasant temps and sunny skies to gloomy clouds bringing thunderstorms , torrential rains that flooded several Ohio rivers and even trace amounts of snow, the Buckeye State has seen a bit of everything. As we deal with spring's ups and downs, some of us must be...
Incident under investigation after student reports gun in teacher’s purse at Toledo charter school
TOLEDO, Ohio — An incident at an east Toledo charter school is under investigation after a teacher was allegedly in possession of a firearm at the school Monday. According to a statement from L. Hollingworth School on Miami Street, staff received "credible information from members of the student body" that a staff...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — An 18-year-old from Ashland was killed in a crash Monday evening after his pickup truck went off the road in Butler Township. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers said Bryce Killion was driving on North Adario Road near Crum Road around 9 p.m. when his truck went off the left side of the road […] The post One...
Do I need an Ohio REAL ID? Here’s what to know before the deadline
The deadline to obtain a REAL ID is fast approaching. Starting Wednesday, May 7, any U.S. resident taking a domestic flight will be required to show either a passport or a REAL ID. What is a REAL ID?. The REAL ID is a form of federal identification with strict standards...
Chillicothe paper mill that employs about 800 being shut down
Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday that it would be shutting down its paper mill in Chillicothe.
Five central Ohio Big Lots stores to reopen in May
Five central Ohio Big Lots stores are scheduled to reopen in May. The Reynoldsburg store, located at 6300 E. Livingston Ave., will reopen on May 1. Stores located at 4260 W. Broad St. and 2837 Winchester Pike in Columbus, as well as stores at 3961 Hoover Rd. in Grove City and 1700 E. Main St. in Lancaster will reopen...
