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Today in History: December 8, U.S. enters World War II
Today in History Today is Friday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2023. There are 23 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Imperial Japan a day after the...
Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there's nowhere to buy it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans woke up Thursday in a land of limbo for recreational marijuana use: Adults can now legally grow and possess cannabis at home, but cannot legally buy it. On Wednesday night, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine urged lawmakers to quickly set parameters for Issue...
Ex-Ohio vice detective pleads guilty to charge he kidnapped sex workers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio vice detective pleaded guilty to federal accusations Thursday that he kidnapped sex worker victims under the guise of an arrest, according to federal prosecutors. Andrew Mitchell, 59, of Sunbury, pleaded guilty to two counts of depriving...
Autism is front and center in the pioneering new musical 'How to Dance in Ohio' on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Haven Burton wasn't worried about what professional critics thought of her new musical “How to Dance in Ohio." Who she really wanted to hear from was her 11-year-old son, Hudson. The show follows seven autistic characters as they prepare for a spring dance....
Youngstown State earns 78-72 win against Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Rush's 19 points helped Youngstown State defeat Ohio 78-72 on Wednesday night. Rush also added six rebounds for the Penguins (6-3). Damiree Burns added 14 points while going 6 of 9 from the field, and he also had 11 rebounds and three blocks. Brett...
Norfolk Southern to end relocation aid right after one-year anniversary of its fiery Ohio derailment
Norfolk Southern railroad plans to stop paying relocation aid to people displaced by last February's fiery derailment in eastern Ohio right after the one-year anniversary of the crash. Railroad officials announced the change this week as they reiterated their long-term commitment to...
Greif: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — Greif Inc. (GEF) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $67.8 million. The Delaware, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $1.16 per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and restructuring costs,...
A list of mass killings in the United States since January
Another mass killing happened in the United States on Tuesday after authorities say one man killed six people and wounded three in a trail of attacks that stretched 80 miles (129 kilometers) between Austin and the San Antonio area. Texas authorities charged a man with capital murder...
New director gets final approval to lead Ohio's revamped education department
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's recently revamped education department has a new director, approved by the Republican-majority Senate on Wednesday. Steve Dackin, who will head the new Department of Education and Workforce, was already appointed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine earlier...
Ohio Republicans propose nixing home grow, increasing taxes in sweeping changes to legal marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Banning marijuana growing at home, increasing the substance's tax rate and altering how those taxes get distributed are among vast changes Ohio Senate Republicans proposed Monday to a marijuana legalization measure approved by voters last month. The changes...
