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Accolades continue for 15-year-old Ohio girl who caught record 101-pound catfish
Jaylynn Parker, catcher of the biggest fish taken by a sport angler in Ohio, made something of a splash recently in the Ohio General Assembly. The 101.11-pound blue catfish caught April 7 by Parker in the Ohio River at New Richmond in Clermont County drew recognition, accolades and a testimonial from Sen. Terry Johnson (R-14).
DeWine pushes back executions for 3 inmates yet again
View a previous report on lawmakers considering a new law allowing nitrogen hypoxia for execution in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that he would delay executions for three prisoners as the state deliberates whether to introduce a new method to kill its death row inmates. The […]
Ohio bill would restrict public drag shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's LGBTQ+ Pride month, and celebrations and parades are happening across the state, including one in Columbus this weekend, just a week after a proposed ban on drag performances had its second hearing. What You Need To Know. House Bill 245 would restrict 'adult' cabaret performances...
Kentucky's 'Cornbread Mafia' leader Johnny Boone dies 4 years after release from Ohio prison
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Johnny Boone -- the leader of the 'Cornbread Mafia' -- has died. According to author Jim Higdon, John Robert Boone died Friday night at an assisted care facility. He had been sentenced to five years in prison in 2018 after he pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring to grow and distribute more than 1,000 marijuana plants at an operation near Springfield, Ky.
Juneteenth celebrations can include fireworks in Ohio
LANCASTER – Juneteenth is one of the holidays in Ohio where people are allowed to legally set off fireworks. Jerry’s Fireworks Factory has compiled key tips for at-home firework displays:. Only purchase Legal Consumer Fireworks from a licensed retailer, manufacturer or wholesaler. Stay a safe distance away from...
Reported cases of elder abuse in Ohio on the rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Reported cases in Ohio have gone up by about 5.5% this past year. “Older adults are vulnerable in many ways,” said Director of Franklin County Office on Aging Chanda Wingo. In Ohio, there are about 38,000 […]
Ohio agencies issue warning on alcohol, cannabis and boating laws
Staff report COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare for fun and adventure during the upcoming summer boating season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) are emphasizing the importance of adhering to alcohol, cannabis and boating laws to ensure a safe and enjoyable […] The post Ohio agencies issue warning on alcohol, cannabis and boating laws appeared first on The Tribune.
Measure to prevent violence in hospitals picks up amendment, new interest
This story references suicide. If you need help, you can call 988 to speak with a trained listener, or visit 988lifeline.org for crisis chat services and more information. A measure directing Ohio hospitals to develop safety plans as well as protocols for reporting violent incidents is drawing support. But a recent amendment doesn’t address some […] The post Measure to prevent violence in hospitals picks up amendment, new interest appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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