GREENFIELD, Ohio — A dramatic sting operation led to the arrest of Yashkumar P. Patel on Tuesday in Greenfield after he allegedly swindled an elderly resident out of $40,000 and attempted to extract another $30,000 by posing as a federal agent, authorities said. The Greenfield Police Department, Highland County Sheriff’s Office, and Highland County Task […]
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Lawmakers, NFL seek $1.2 billion in tax dollars for Ohio football stadiums
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — Hamilton County leaders are pressing Ohio lawmakers to include $350 million in the state’s two-year budget for renovations to Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, after the Ohio House approved a plan Wednesday that omitted the project. The House budget allocated $600 million in bonds for a new domed stadium […]
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Ohio to explore passenger rails again after $400 million axed
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers advanced efforts to restore passenger rail Wednesday, allocating $25,000 in the state’s $61 billion two-year budget to rejoin the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission, a multi-state group advocating for rail improvements. The move, championed by All Aboard Ohio, a public transportation advocacy group, aims to secure Ohio’s place in national […]
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Ohio University sees carbon footprint efforts, fundraising surge
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio University Board of Trustees will delve into the national impact of the university’s carbon materials research and celebrate a record-breaking Giving Day during meetings on April 17 and 18, while also engaging with students and reviewing enrollment and financial updates. On Thursday, the board will hear from Executive Vice President […]
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Alzheimer’s Association holding walk in Chillicothe, Portsmouth
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Alzheimer’s Association is calling on Chillicothe residents to join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, set for Oct. 18 at Yoctangee Park, 19 Enderlin Circle, marking a new location for the community’s fight against the disease. The event is one of several walks planned across the Greater Cincinnati region this fall, […]
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Tree Committee meeting in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Tree Commission will convene its next meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the City Administration Office, located at 35 South Paint Street, Chillicothe. The meeting is open to the public, offering residents an opportunity to engage with the commission’s efforts to manage and enhance the city’s urban […]
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After closing in Circleville, Del Taco is opening back up in the area
POWELL, Ohio — Del Taco has launched a new restaurant in the Columbus metro area, taking over a former White Castle site as part of its push to expand the Mexican chain’s presence in Ohio following the closure of its Circleville location last year. The new eatery at 8787 Owenfield Drive, between Powell and Lewis […]
