(ONN) – Republican State Senator Michele Reynolds of Canal Winchester wants to end the death penalty in Ohio.
“I don’t think it necessarily matters if being pro-life just when we’re talking about babies, I think being pro-life is really about life, period, all life.”
Reynolds also says the death penalty does not necessarily mean closure for victims and families.
Companion bills in the Ohio House and Senate would abolish the death penalty and require life sentences for those convicted of aggravated murder.
Hancock County is conducting a short survey to better understand the health needs in the community.
Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on making the community a healthier place to live by clicking on the link below.
Hancock Public Health says the survey will help them collect data for developing the 2026-2028 Hancock County Community Health Assessment, a process conducted every 3 years.
Below is the survey link and QR code, and information, as well as posters that can be circulated to the community.
Nearly two dozen mayors from across Ohio gathered in Findlay for the Ohio Mayors Alliance Regional Meeting.
Mayors from both parties and nearly every corner of the state were in attendance to discuss a range of issues such as public safety, housing, education, and other policy priorities.
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn, along with Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith provided remarks at the event at the Hancock Hotel.
“We are excited to bring our bipartisan coalition of mayors together in Findlay for an important meeting and policy discussion,” said Ohio Mayors Alliance Executive Director Keary McCarthy.
“Findlay was recently named top micropolitan in the country for the tenth consecutive year. This national recognition is a testament to the city’s leadership and it makes this community the perfect place to host this year’s regional meeting.”
Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn tells WFIN it was great to host mayors from 20 cities from across Ohio.
The Ohio Mayors Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of mayors in Ohio’s 31 largest cities. Toledo, Findlay, and Lima are the three member cities in Northwest Ohio. Mayors who attended the meeting are:
Mayor Shammas Malik, Akron Mayor Steve Patterson, Athens Mayor Don Adams, Beavercreek Mayor Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati Mayor Kahlil Seren, Cleveland Heights Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus Mayor Jeffrey Mims, Dayton Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes, Dublin Mayor Kevin Brubaker, Elyria Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Euclid Mayor Mitch Rhodus, Fairfield Mayor Christina Muryn, Findlay Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage, Grove City Mayor Jeff Gore, Huber Heights Mayor Peggy Lehner, Kettering Mayor Meghan George, Lakewood Mayor Don McDaniel, Lancaster Mayor Sharetta Smith, Lima Mayor Jodie Perry, Mansfield Mayor Joe Begeny, Reynoldsburg Mayor Rob Rue, Springfield Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo
The mission of the Ohio Mayors Alliance is to strengthen Ohio’s cities through collaboration, communication, improved advocacy, and stronger partnerships with policymakers.
This morning, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Governor Mike DeWine tested positive for COVID-19. He started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms yesterday, including sneezing and a runny nose. His symptoms worsened slightly during the night, but the Governor is working remotely from home today.
Planning to get together with family over the weekend, he took a cautionary test on Sunday before he developed any symptoms. The test was negative.
The Governor has started taking the anti-retroviral therapy, Paxlovid, as advised by his doctor. He will work from home for the rest of the week.
KP.3.1.1, a variant in the Omicron family, is now the predominant COVID-19 variant circulating in the United States and has been on the rise since June. COVID-19 cases and wastewater detections of COVID-19 have been on the rise in Ohio since late June. Though hospitalizations, which are a good indicator of disease severity, have risen modestly in much of the United States, they are not currently rising in Ohio.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all people ages six months and older.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines should be available in the early fall. Until then, those who have never been vaccinated, or those who are eligible for another dose, such as adults ages 65 years and older and people with weakened immune systems, should talk to their healthcare provider about the current vaccine.
(ONN) – The ballot language in Ohio Issue 1 has been called into question ahead of the November election.
The group ‘Citizens Not Politicians’ filed a legal challenge with the Ohio Supreme Court over the wording of Issue 1 in the November election.
The group says the language inserted into the redistricting amendment by Secretary of State Frank LaRose is misleading and includes biased language that deliberately encourages voters to reject the amendment.
Issue 1 seeks to remove politicians from the redistricting process and create an independent commission in an effort to eliminate gerrymandering and draw fairer districts.
All of this is in regard to congressional and state legislative district maps that allegedly favor Republicans.
According to the Ohio Constitution, ballot language cannot mislead, deceive, or defraud the voters.
The court will decide.
Politicians are doing whatever they can to stay in power – including lying to voters.
Today, First Responders from the Tiffin Police Department, Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Tiffin Fire and Rescue Division, and the Fostoria Police Department had the privilege of hearing a fantastic presentation from Amber Miskovich, founder of Wonder Within LLC.
Wonder Within was created to address the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of veterans, first responders, and front-line health care workers/educators.
These individuals often work in high-stress and sometimes traumatic situations, which can take a toll on their overall health and well-being. Amber’s workshops on breath-work, self-massage, mobility, recovery, and more are designed to provide practical tools and techniques that these individuals can use to heal themselves.
Understanding that we are often the least likely to check in with our mental health or know how to self-heal, Amber’s mission is to bring hope and healing to those who feel least healable.
Thank you, Amber! You provided us with invaluable tools and a fresh perspective on healing and resiliency. We’re grateful for your dedication to helping those who serve.
Findlay Hockey Day is coming up on Saturday, October 12th at Findlay High School.
“What better way you kick off the 24-25 FHS Hockey season!! Mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day!!” Findlay High School Ice Hockey said on its Facebook page.
The fun, community event will include street hockey, shots on net, free food, and much more.
The Hancock County Veterans Service Office currently seeks to recognize the efforts of distinguished men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s armed forces during any of the following:
-The Korean
-Vietnam
-Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm)
-Global War on Terrorism (Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom)
One veteran’s story from each of the four conflicts will be selected by a panel to be featured on the appropriate one of our next four Heritage Trail Story Walk boards.
DEADLINE for nominations is September 5, 2024.
Click here to learn more about the first four story boards that were dedicated in September of 2023.
