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Foodservice Distribution and Grocery Trade Orgs Form Strategic Partnership

Progressive Grocer · July 10, 2025

As part of a new alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference, scheduled for Sept. 28–Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio, as an official educational partner. The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National...

Ohio County Employees Return To Regular City-County Offices

The Intelligencer - West Virginia ·

Photo by Joselyn King Ohio County fire service fee clerk Michelle Olejasz settles back into her regular desk on Wednesday. The Ohio County Commission offices and others on the second floor of the City-County Building have been displaced in recent...

Building a Franchise Business and Bonds Across Multiple Generations

Franchise Opportunities ·

Franchising has long offered a proven path to entrepreneurship, but for many, it’s also a way to build something meaningful with the people closest to them. When structured intentionally, a franchise business can become a vehicle for legacy,...

Fentanyl Highway | Smuggling ring stretches from San Diego to Ohio

CBS 8 San Diego - California ·

DEA agents investigate a fentanyl ring from San Diego to Cleveland, arrest three suspects, and pursue others fleeing to evade capture. SAN DIEGO — Five people are under investigation for a fentanyl smuggling ring that stretched from San Diego to...

UPDATE: N.B. SMR company’s focus turns to raising $500+ million

Telegraph-Journal · July 10, 2025

Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick News Saint John & South The Issues Energy & Environment It comes after review by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission that it hopes to parlay into newfound investment Published Jul 10, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours...

Paul McCartney announces North American tour, including 1 show in Ohio

Local12 - Ohio ·

UNDATED (WKRC) - Sir Paul McCartney is set to hit the stage once more with a newly announced 19-date North American tour. The legendary musician will kick off the tour on September 29 in Palm Desert, California. This series of concerts is part of...

Private Equity Firm Moves to Secure Ohio Gas Power Plant as Demand for Firm Power Rallies

Power Magazine · July 10, 2025

Private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the economic interests in the 484-MW Middletown Energy Center, a combined cycle natural gas power plant in Butler County, Ohio. The firm said...

Virginia drops multiple places in CNBC’s Top States for Business

The Virginian-Pilot · July 10, 2025

After a year in the top spot, Virginia has dropped to No. 4 in America’s Top States for Business list, though the state remains a business powerhouse. Virginia’s neighbor North Carolina claimed the top spot for 2025, CNBC revealed Thursday. Last...

This Ohio campground was named the No. 2 best in the US. Here's where

Newark Advocate - Ohio ·

With summertime in full swing, vacationers won't have to travel far to visit one of Ohio's 60 state park campgrounds. One Ohio campground in particular was just named the No. 2 best place to camp in the nation for 2025 by camping app The Dyrt. The...

Barrett-Jackson to Bring World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions to Columbus, Ohio, June 25-27, 2026, at Ohio Expo Center & Fairgrounds

Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota ·

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-- Barrett-Jackson ( https://www.barrett-jackson.com/ ), announced today the company is bringing The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions to Columbus, Ohio, June 25-27, 2026, at the Ohio Expo...

SNAP changes could impact 97K Ohioans, many on food stamps in Butler County

Journal News - Ohio ·

“People who might have previously been able to turn to SNAP as the first line of defense against hunger, may not be able to turn to it now, whether that’s because they’re not able to find a volunteer placement, or they’re between jobs or they fell...

Property tax reform: DeWine creates working group as Ohio House plans veto override

Cleveland.com - Ohio · July 10, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine has picked two former Republican lawmakers to lead his Property Tax Reform Working Group, as debate over how to fix rising property taxes intensifies at the Ohio Statehouse. DeWine named former state lawmaker...

Child Rescued After Getting Stuck Inside Claw Machine in Ohio: Video

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW A boy in Ohio was rescued after getting trapped inside a claw machine at a local community center Footage from the ordeal showed the child climbing into the chute of the unit and getting stuck; first responders were called to the...

North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy

CNBC · July 10, 2025

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023,...

State of Business: North Carolina No. 1 for 3rd time in 4 years

The Center Square · July 10, 2025

(The Center Square) – North Carolina is the nation’s No. 1 in the 2025 America’s Top States for Business, CNBC said Thursday morning. In a presentation from the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, network anchor Scott Cohn said the state’s...

PUCO approves AEP Ohio's proposal for energy tariffs on data centers

WBNS - Ohio ·

According to AEP Ohio, the requirements would be in place for 12 years, including a four-year ramp-up period. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued an order on Wednesday to have AEP Ohio set up tariffs for data centers....

Man steals $5,000 from couple’s bank account: Berea blotter

Cleveland.com - Ohio · July 10, 2025

BEREA, Ohio Identity fraud: Front Street Police hope to identify and arrest a man who stole $5,000 from a Middleburg Heights couple’s account at U.S. Bank, 98 Front St. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...

Spurs trade former OSU guard Branham to Wizards

The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio ·

Former Ohio State guard Malaki Branham is leaving San Antonio for Washington, D.C., after the Spurs traded the third-year NBA player to the Wizards July 8. Branham, the No. 22 pick in the 2022 draft, won't be going alone. The Spurs included fellow...

Ohio Art, BMU go to mediation on water bill

The Bryan Times - Ohio · July 9, 2025

The civil lawsuit filed by The Ohio Art Co. against Bryan Municipal Utilities (BMU) has been stayed while the two parties pursue mediation. Visiting Judge Reeve Kelsey ordered the stay after the two parties informed him in June they had decided to...

Northwest Ohio Housing Market Shows Strong Growth In June

The Village Reporter - Ohio · July 10, 2025

PRESS RELEASE – The Northwest Ohio housing market surged in June 2025, particularly in the single-family sector, where closed sales jumped by 34.3% compared to June 2024, and total dollar volume soared over 51%. The market remains competitive and...