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Ohioans warned about dangers of alcohol, recreational marijuana use on boats

State leaders are asking Ohioans to stay safe while on boats this summer. >>People express concerns over proposed annexation in Huber Heights The Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are warning about the dangers of alcohol and cannabis use while on boats, according to a […]

‘It’s a historical thing;’ Ohioans ready for Total Solar Eclipse

Today is the day for today’s total solar eclipse, a once in a lifetime event. >>TOTAL ECLIPSE 2024 The Miami Valley is expected to be plunged into darkness today. News Center 7′s Taylor Robertson is reporting LIVE from the Boonshoft Museum this morning. She is previewing what law enforcement across the state is doing to […]

EMA warning Ohioans of home repair scams after recent severe weather

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is warning people hit by recent storms of home repair scams. >>RELATED: Sheriff’s deputies warning of scams related to Logan County tornado damage The agency said people should be mindful and it’s not unusual for scammers to knock on doors to offer their services, a spokesperson said. “Unfortunately, there are […]

How large energy users get refunds that average Ohioans don’t

Most Ohioans can’t broker secret deals with their electric companies for lower bills. But Ohio allows heavy-hitters to cut multimillion-dollar side arrangements with utilities. These controversial deals were on full display in the recent indictment of Sam Randazzo, Gov. Mike DeWine’s former top utility regulator. Randazzo would broker agreements between utilities, such as Akron-based FirstEnergy […]

Rutherford Hayes, 3 other Ohioans make top 10 list, quiz shows

If basing it off of birthplace, Ohio has produced the second most U.S. presidents in history with seven, just behind Virginia’s eight. Some would even argue that Ohio should be tied for first since William Henry Harrison, a born Virginian, moved to the Buckeye State in the late 1700s and settled in North Bend, a […]

Snow flurries this weekend could be the last for Ohioans for a while

The weekend will start with rain and heavy fog and will transition to temperatures around freezing with a strong chance of snow. Residents in the northern half of Ohio will see dense fog throughout Friday night into Saturday morning, the National Weather Service predicts. The fog will be followed by rain showers mixed with some […]

Resources available for Ohioans looking to participate in ‘Dry January’

Ohio’s Division of Liquor Control is sharing tools for those planning to participate in Dry January. >>Harrison Township resident explains what he saw during Amazon van theft The month-long initiative encourages people not to drink alcohol to improve both physical and mental health, according to an Ohio Department of Commerce spokesperson. “As we raise a […]