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Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former presidential candidate Dean Phillips will receive at least three of Ohio's delegates to the Democratic National Convention even though he has dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden. But they're likely to be Phillips delegates in name only. ...
Premier Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) — DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) — Premier Financial Corp. (PFC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $17.8 million. The bank, based in Defiance, Ohio, said it had earnings of 50 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The...
$6,500 school vouchers coming to Georgia as bill gets final passage and heads to governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Proclaiming that “education is truly the great equalizer,” Gov Brian Kemp signed a law on Tuesday that will give up to $6,500 a year to some Georgia families to pay for private school tuition or home-schooling expenses. It's a victory for the Republican governor,...
Peoples Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $29.6 million. The Marietta, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of 84 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 85 cents per share. ...
Cleveland to pay $4.8M to family of teen killed by stolen car during police chase
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland will pay $4.8 million to the family of a 13-year-old girl killed when a stolen car driven by a teenage carjacker jumped a curb during a police pursuit and struck her. The settlement attorneys for the family announced Monday is one of the largest in Ohio...
The fatal shooting of an Ohio officer during a training exercise being probed as a possible homicide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fatal shooting of an Ohio officer during a training exercise at a state corrections department facility earlier this month is being investigated as a possible reckless homicide, according to a published report. The Columbus Dispatch said the information is...
Northwest Bancshares: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Northwest Bancshares Inc. (NWBI) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $29.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 23 cents. The results met Wall Street expectations....
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Marietta Times. April 19, 2024. Editorial: Housing urgency Most Buckeye State residents have understood Ohio has a big housing problem for years now. For those seeking a house or apartment, the crisis is unavoidable. But state lawmakers are just getting around to a...
What we know about the shooting of an Uber driver in Ohio and the scam surrounding it
It was a common scam that ended with an uncommon outcome, tragically in an Ohio driveway. William J. Brock fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scheme to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said this week. Lo-Letha...
Park National: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — Park National Corp. (PRK) on Friday reported net income of $35.2 million in its first quarter. The Newark, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of $2.17 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.15 per share. ...
