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Add electricity bills to list of things Ramaswamy doesn't understand | Letters

Add electricity bills to list of things Ramaswamy doesn't understand | Letters

Letters: Electricity wouldn't be free under Ramaswamy's plan. Haitian migrants are our neighbors. Moreno should resign
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Bernie Moreno can't be the best Ohio has to offer America, can he? | Letters

Bernie Moreno can't be the best Ohio has to offer America, can he? | Letters

Bernie Moreno and his ex-son-in-law can't be Ohio's best. I can't afford college for all. The Arc de Trump while we struggle. Take Acton seriously.
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As energy prices soar, Ohio utility scandal gets new life on campaign trail

As energy prices soar, Ohio utility scandal gets new life on campaign trail

Sherrod Brown blames U.S. Sen. Jon Husted and the House Bill 6 scandal for high energy costs. It's more complicated than that.
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Your guide to the 2026 high school football season in central Ohio

Your guide to the 2026 high school football season in central Ohio

From preseason practices through the state championship games, find all of The Dispatch's 2026 high school football coverage in one place.
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Central Ohio under flash flood warning, several rounds of storms coming

Central Ohio under flash flood warning, several rounds of storms coming

Several rounds of thunderstorms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds and possibly tornadoes to central Ohio and nearby areas Aug. 11-12.
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Amy Acton compared ICE to Ku Klux Klan. She's not fit to be Ohio governor | Letters

Amy Acton compared ICE to Ku Klux Klan. She's not fit to be Ohio governor | Letters

Amy Acton likened agents who put on a badge every day to one of the most hateful groups in our history. FOP endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for good reason.
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Moffat County Initiates Review of Data Center Zoning Amid Public Opposition

Moffat County Initiates Review of Data Center Zoning Amid Public Opposition

Moffat County's Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a resolution to study the potential impact of data centers on local zoning regulations. This decision comes amid significant public opposition, as no data center proposals have been submitted yet. The resolution, PC2026-01, aims to explore how data centers fit within the county's existing zoning framework and to develop potential regulations. The county's Planning Director, Candace Miller, emphasized that the resolution does not approve or reject any projects but seeks to prepare the county for future applications. The review process will involve researching data center classifications and determining appropriate zoning districts.
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Central Ohio power outages hit more than 100,000 as storms roll through

Central Ohio power outages hit more than 100,000 as storms roll through

Depending on how the storms continue, some Ohioans may not have power back until Aug. 12.
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Ohio can't let its public pension systems fall to political forces | Opinion

Ohio can't let its public pension systems fall to political forces | Opinion

OPERS, STRS, SERS, OP&F and HPRS are being targeted by anti-government forces.
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Powerful storms blow out front window at Columbus brewery

Powerful storms blow out front window at Columbus brewery

Severe storms that swept through central Ohio blew out the front window at Derive Brewing, forcing the business to temporarily close.
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Union County

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Union County

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH at 9:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
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Ohio Supreme Court to Decide on Trenton Data Center Ban Vote

Ohio Supreme Court to Decide on Trenton Data Center Ban Vote

A group of petitioners in Trenton, Ohio, has taken their fight against data centers to the Ohio Supreme Court after the city council rejected their initiative to place a ban on the November ballot. The Supreme Court has opened an expedited election case, issuing a summons to the City of Trenton and its officials. The dispute centers around the number of valid signatures required to qualify the initiative for the ballot, with the city council setting a higher threshold than the Butler County Board of Elections recommended. The petitioners, led by Barry Blankenship, argue that the council's decision prevents residents from having a say in the matter.