Wood named Ohio History Connection CEO

The new CEO and executive director of the Ohio History Connection has risen through the ranks of the organization since her hiring more than 15 years ago. Megan Wood, 41, of Worthington joined the organization formerly known as the Ohio Historical Society in 2006 to coordinate the state’s efforts for National History Day in Ohio, [...]

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New automobile sales fall 21 percent as chip shortage remains a problem

DETROIT (AP) — New vehicle sales tumbled more than 21 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago as the global semiconductor shortage continued to cause production problems for the industry. Yet demand still outstripped supply from April through June, even with $5 per gallon gasoline, high inflation and rising interest rates. The [...]

By |2022-07-12T15:08:55-04:00Monday, July 11, 2022|

Gas prices pinch drivers, but cut carbon emissions

As Congress and the Supreme Court stymie the Biden administration’s efforts to curb carbon emissions, one thing the president doesn’t want — sky high gas prices — actually is nibbling away at emissions of heat-trapping gas. Gas prices in much of the country shot past the $5 a gallon mark last month before a slight [...]

By |2022-07-12T15:08:59-04:00Monday, July 11, 2022|

Democrats eye higher taxes to save Medicare solvency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats want to boost taxes on some high earners and use the money to extend the solvency of Medicare, the latest step in the party’s election-year attempt to craft a scaled-back version of the economic package that collapsed last year, Democratic aides told The Associated Press. It was the latest sign [...]

By |2022-07-12T15:09:03-04:00Monday, July 11, 2022|

Database designed to improve accuracy of background checks

A new statewide criminal justice database unveiled last week is designed to improve the accuracy of state and federal background checks and streamline the process to file warrants and protection orders in Ohio. The new eWarrants interface is a shared information technology system free for use by courts and law enforcement. It is designed to [...]

By |2022-07-12T15:09:17-04:00Monday, July 11, 2022|
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