Ohio abortion ban paused by judge in Columbus
A Hamilton County judge issued a 14 day restraining order delaying Ohio's near total abortion ban after a suit by the ACLU of Ohio. The action allows abortions through 20 weeks while the case argues the law violates state constitutional rights and is vague.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Supreme Court
Hamilton County
Christian Jenkins
ACLU
Mike DeWine
AFT President Randi Weingarten visits Buckeye Local for Confetti Project
Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers visited Buckeye Local Schools to learn about the Confetti Project. Created by Jody Keith at Buckeye Junior High, the program pairs students with staff to discuss books and build connections, inspired by pandemic‑era disconnection.
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Madisyn
JRING / GAZETTE
American Federation of Teachers
Randi Weingarten
Buckeye
Buckeye Junior High School
Covid
Buckeye Junior High
Shannon Conley-Kurjian
Weingarten
Keith
Isaac Wooster
Ride 4 Recovery event to aid Hope program in Medina Township
Dave Devericks, a recovering rider, organizes the fourth annual Ride 4 Recovery to benefit Hope Recovery Community. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Heartland Community Church and gathers riders for a fundraising kickoff at Hope Recovery Community. Proceeds support the local recovery program as bikers meet at Heartland Church.
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Hope Recovery
Medina Twp
Dave Devericks
Devericks
Hope Recovery Community
Stefanie Robinson
Heartland Community Church
Wey
Sara Grawford
Gazette
Weymouth Road
Medina Mayor touts low income tax rate in address
Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell says the city has one of Ohio’s lowest income tax rates at 1.25 percent. He notes tax revenue rose from about $12 million when he took office to over $18.5 million forecast for 2022, driven by jobs and industrial expansions. He cites bond refinancing freeing $7.5 million for road improvements and outlines department caseload growth and efficiency gains across law, building, and development offices.
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Medina
Ohio
Dennis Hanwell
Hanwell
City
Brunswick
Economic Development Department
Wadsworth unveils plan to boost local economy
Wadsworth Economic Development Director Matt Springer outlined a strategic plan at a committee meeting to retain and expand businesses, attract new firms, and improve residents' quality of life. The plan targets business retention, small-business support, attraction, vibrancy, marketing, workforce development, and metrics, with grants and regional partnerships to aid job creation and growth.
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Wadsworth
Matt Springer
Springer
Wadsworth Economic Development and Planning Committee
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