Cannabis bill passes Senate
LIMA —As of Thursday, Dec. 7, possession of cannabis is legal in the state of Ohio, 30 days after voters passed Issue 2 on the November ballot.
Unionized DHL Express workers strike at critical Cincinnati air cargo hub
NEW YORK — More than 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers walked off the job at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), a critical logistics hub for the package delivery company, during the busiest time of the year.
The American Community Survey has commenced
One of the things I love about working at Better Business Bureau is keeping my communities informed about issues of public interest, so here’s a good one: the U.S. Census Bureau has initiated the American Community Survey (ACS), a crucial nationwide effort aimed at collecting vital information from households across the country, including in Sylvania, and other cities in Ohio. This comprehensive survey is a crucial tool that helps shape public policy, allocate funding, and make informed decisions that impact our community’s future.
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House OKs bill to expand concealed carry in public buildings
The Ohio House voted 57-29 along party lines Wednesday to make an exception to an Ohio law that bans concealed carry of a firearm in any building that houses a courtroom — despite protestations from the state’s leading judge association.
Iowa pilot flying again after waterfowl crashed through windshield of his helicopter
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — An Iowa helicopter pilot is back in the air, two weeks after a waterfowl smashed through the windshield of his chopper and knocked him for a loop.
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Today in History: December 8, U.S. enters World War II
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Ex-Ohio vice detective pleads guilty to charge he kidnapped sex workers
COLUMBUS — 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.
