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Minimum wage workers in four states get a raise on Jan. 1, 2027. California’s rate goes to $17.40 an hour, Washington’s to $17.73, New Jersey’s to $16.48 and Ohio’s to $11.40, according to each state’s labor agency. The increases are already set. Each state has published its new rate and the date it starts, and […]
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission and the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services want to help ease the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep Ohio’s families warm. Income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home heating bill through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program....
School districts across Ohio are facing difficult financial decisions after voters rejected a number of school funding proposals during the November 3 election. An analysis by the Ohio School Boards Association found that only slightly more than half of the 134 school funding issues tracked statewide passed. In Central Ohio,...
Thanksgiving is coming up, bringing family together from near and far for a fall feast. With grocery prices continuing to rise, some may find their fall fixings are costing more than they can afford, but some central Ohio organizations are stepping up to take some holiday stress off residents this year.
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Officials on the Kentucky and Ohio sides of the river are working to keep the public up to date on upcoming work on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Thousands of drivers use bridge, nearby streets. Thousands of people use the Brent Spence Bridge every day, and...
Coroners in Butler, Warren and Hamilton counties say they're increasingly seeing the herbal compound kratom showing up in postmortem toxicology results. It's an unregulated substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. "In the region in the last couple of months, about 14 suspected cases involving kratom and kratom alkaloids,"...
One Ohio orchard runs its cider presses from September straight through May. That means the jug you grab on Black Friday came off the farm’s own presses, not off a truck from somewhere far away. I love that kind of detail. The farm surprises don’t stop with cider. One...
Homeowners 65 and older in Ohio have until Dec. 31 to file for a homestead exemption that shields $29,000 of their home’s value from property tax. Mississippi shields the first $7,500 of assessed value for owners 65 and older, and Indiana pays a $150 credit to eligible older owners who file by Jan. 15. Each […]
Dunkin’ is planning at least nine new locations in Ohio, expanding in a state already featured in our look at the states with the most Dunkin’ restaurants. The latest development…
DELAWARE — Delaware County Transit (DCT) had its single highest month ever in October in terms of trips, but saw its 0.2% sales and use tax levy fail in the 2026 midterm election. The transportation agency completed 20,724 trips in October. For reference, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)...
PLAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX) — Road safety is a big concern for Plain Township woman Ester Bravard as construction continues in the area due to incoming data centers. ABC 6 On Your Side has been following traffic complaints from residents over the last couple of months. Bravard says she's...
Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program is open for households that are about to lose heat, have already lost it or are running low on fuel, and it runs through March 31, 2027. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says a household qualifies on gross annual income at or below 175 percent of the federal […]
"CI" are the letters of designation for inquiries on Common Pleas Civil Cases:. “TF” are the letters of designation for inquiries on Common Pleas Tax Foreclosure Cases:. CI202604697 Ohio Democratic Party vs Lucas County Board of Elections, et al. Action for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions direct5ing Defendant to keep the Named precincts open until 9:15. Stephen Hartman (0074794) assigned to Judge Mandros.
Residents looking for holiday shopping opportunities, a free Thanksgiving meal or a way to support local veterans will have several upcoming community events to choose from in November and December. Licking County Aging Partners will host a holiday vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at 1058...
Nan Whaley, the former mayor of Dayton, was the 2022 Democratic nominee for Ohio governor. The week after the 2024 election, I travelled with a large group of women from Dayton to New York City to see the Broadway show "Suffs." The show is based on the story of the decades-long fight for the passage of the constitutional amendment for women to have the right to vote in our country. After the loss of Kamala Harris and my own loss for governor in 2022, I felt beat down and hopeless about women ever being able to reach the highest levels of elected executive office. Suffs resonated deeply with me. The show’s finale is a song titled “ Keep Marching ." “You won't live to see the future that you fight for; Maybe no one gets to reach that perfect day.” That was the reminder I needed. My favorite line in the song is “... progress is possible, not guaranteed; It will only be made if we keep marching; Keep marching on.” I saw my wildest dreams In the dark days of 2024, after so many losses in Ohio and around the country, this song became my mantra of why I
The Delaware-Morrow and Mental Health and Recovery Services Board would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the voters of Delaware and Morrow Counties for supporting the future of local behavioral health services with the approval of our levy in the November 3 election. This vote represents a renewed commitment...
Ohio school safety officials are warning families and school districts about a dangerous driving activity known as “Beat the Sign,” after a serious crash in Medina County in which the at-fault driver reportedly kept a log of attempts to run stop signs, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. In its November 2026 social media bulletin, the […]
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has begun talks with Governor-elect Amy Acton about her administration, saying “we want to be helpful.” He also indicated that he does not support any attempt by lame-duck Republican supermajority lawmakers to dramatically change the powers of governor before January. The DeWines had Governor-elect...
Oregon homeowners who missed the April 15 cutoff for the state’s senior and disabled property tax deferral have until Dec. 1 to file, and the late application carries a fee of 10 percent of the taxes, between $20 and $180. Ohio’s homestead exemption in Montgomery County closes Dec. 31, the same day Minnesota’s veterans exclusion... The post Homeowners in Ohio, Oregon, Kentucky and Minnesota face year-end 2026 property tax deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late-filing senior deferral to Ohio’s Dec. 31 homestead exemption appeared first on The Financial Wire .
SUNBURY, Ohio (WSYX) — Festive activities are set to return to Tanger Outlets Columbus as the center announces a full lineup of holiday events this November. Santa’s Wonderland Celebration, takes place at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in the center courtyard at 400 S Wilson Road. Sponsored by Destination Delaware and J. Crew Factory, the gathering will feature free photos with Santa, live reindeer, holiday crafts and live music. All activities are free and open to the public.
