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Ohio governor calls for ban on prop bets amid Guardians investigation
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday called on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to eliminate proposition bets, or “prop bets” from the state’s list of legal sports wagers. The request follows the MLB’s decision to place two Cleveland...
Fanatics Sportsbook promo: New users get $1,000 FanCash for PFL World Tournament finals
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Two fighters will walk away with a massive $500,000 prize on Friday night in Atlantic...
Ohio schools to receive $114.3 million after Trump unfreezes education funds
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Federal education funds totaling approximately $114.3 million are expected to flow to local districts and charter schools in Ohio, after the administration of President Donald Trump said it will unfreeze $5 billion it had...
Ohio Gov. Calls For Prop Bets Ban Amid Cleveland Guardians Betting Investigation
OutKick - Tennessee
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July 31, 2025
Mike DeWine PublishedJuly 31, 2025 4:25 PM EDT•UpdatedJuly 31, 2025 4:25 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz, currently reside on non-disciplinary paid leave as the MLB...
Natural gas plants in Ohio eligible for millions in new sales tax breaks
Richland Source - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Jake Zuckerman of Signal Ohio. The story is being republished here via a collaborative agreement between Signal and Source Media Properties. New natural gas-fired power plants in Ohio, built solely to fuel...
You’re Nuts: Who is Ohio State’s third guard on the depth chart?
Land-Grant Holy Land - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
The Ohio State men’s basketball team is bringing back more production than nearly anybody in the Big Ten, except for maybe Purdue and UCLA. Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr., and Devin Royal combined for 44.4 points per game last year, and they will...
Ohio county fairs weigh increasing security amid rise in violent incidents
Ideastream Public Media - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
A local county fair is ramping up security measures as fairs across the country are seeing an increase in violence, including two recent incidents at Northeast Ohio fairs. The Medina County Fair installed a mobile police command unit and four live...
Gray Media Inc., parent company of WEEK-TV, to acquire WAND-TV, other stations, in $80M deal
Week 25 - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
(25News Now) - Gray Media, Inc., parent company of WEEK-TV, has reached an agreement with Block Communications, Inc., to acquire four stations around the country for $80 million. Subject to regulatory approval, the transaction includes WAND, the...
Best bets and futures wagers ahead of Week 1 Ohio State vs. Texas clash and other big games
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
Later this month, college football fans will be treated to must-see Week 1 matchups like Alabama vs. Florida State, LSU vs. Clemson and Notre Dame vs. Miami. But the biggest game of the week takes place at the Horseshoe when Texas visits Ohio...
Ohio tax-free weekend: Are Amazon, Walmart, online…
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Ohio's two-week sales tax holiday starts August 1 and ends August 14. Items under $500, including clothing, electronics, and home goods, are tax-free. Online purchases from retailers like Amazon and Walmart are included if they meet the criteria....
Cleveland developers reinvent history with luxury living and boutique hotel: Mission Possible
WKYC - Ohio
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August 3, 2025
Ohio's latest grants will revitalize nearly 1,000 historic buildings by supporting developers in creating jobs and investment. CLEVELAND — Preserving the past can build a stronger future by creating jobs and sparking investment. For nearly two...
Can you play sports in high school without playing club as a kid? Our Best Life
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Weeks before my first day of ninth grade, I got a phone call. It was an incoming senior at Revere High School, checking to see if I planned to go out for the tennis team. I must have signed my name to some paper in middle school,...
Sounds of Bartók, Dohnányi, Liszt shine at Severance Music Center
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio – It’s quite possible that a record number of soloists have taken the stage at Severance Music Center over the past few weeks. Thursday night’s Cleveland Orchestra concert — a symphonic showcase from beginning to end that...
Ohio State coach Ryan Day holds press conference after first fall camp practice
WBNS - Ohio
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The Buckeyes and Longhorns will play at noon when the 2025 season begins on Aug. 30 at Ohio Stadium. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held a press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Thursday morning after the Buckeyes...
Northeast Ohio fruit season has uneven harvests because of weather extremes
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Northeast Ohio’s tree fruit season is here. Farm markets are luring shoppers with fragrant, luscious peaches and nectarines, various varieties of shiny sweet plums and even a few early crisp apples. Some markets overflow with...
Can Shedeur Sanders win the QB battle? Browns training camp updates: Friday’s Sports 4 CLE
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Be sure to catch today’s edition of cleveland.com’s exclusive online show, “Sports 4 CLE,” brought to you by Tri-C, live each weekday at 4 p.m. You also can find previous shows here. On today’s show: Lance Reisland of...
What we learned about Ohio State football’s quarterbacks on Day 2 of camp — from cadence to completions
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 1, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s quarterbacks could be heard from the opposite end of the football field. That takeaway from the Buckeyes’ second preseason camp Friday may seem miniscule, but it’s something coach Ryan Day and his staff value. Ohio...
Ohio's first garden-themed adventure trail expands local engagement
CIty Scene Columbus - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
This spring, something new took root in Fairfield County: the Green Thumb Trail, Ohio’s very first garden-themed adventure trail. Spanning from Pickerington to Lancaster, the colorful self-guided route invites visitors to explore locally-owned...
"I'm definitely hungry for this one": Jeremiah Smith drops eye-catching reaction for Texas vs Ohio State season opener
Sportskeeda
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August 1, 2025
After only a single season at Ohio State, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has become one of the Buckeyes’ most important players. The Miami Gardens native played a vital role in helping Ohio State win the national championship in 2024. In his...
FBI arrests Ohio man, accused of threatening to kill 30k in Cincinnati
Local12 - Ohio
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DAYTON, Ohio (WKRC) - A Dayton, Ohio man was arrested for threatening to kill tens of thousands of people in Cincinnati. The FBI says Scott Hanna, 30, posted an message on social media Thursday, saying he was organizing mobs to kill people in...