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Ohio officials looking for feedback on energy savings programs

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July 3, 2024

Ohio officials looking for feedback on energy savings programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) – The Ohio Department of Development wants to give Ohioans a voice in the creation of programs aimed at helping families save on their electric bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

They’re seeking stakeholder engagement that will support the planning, design, and implementation of the new Ohio Home Energy Savings Program. The State of Ohio was allocated $249 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to provide qualifying Ohioans discounts for high-efficiency appliances and equipment, as well as funding for energy efficiency improvements to single- and multi-family homes.

“High energy bills are a concern for many Ohio families, and we want them to know relief is on the horizon,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “This effort will ensure the Home Energy Savings Program is crafted with direct input from the people it aims to help, allowing us to deliver meaningful solutions while also empowering residents to contribute to its success.”

This outreach effort, which kicks off July 11, will include a series of informal, in-person sessions in communities across the state, as well as two live webinars for interested Ohioans to learn more about the program and provide valuable insight on how it can best serve their needs.

All Ohio residents, businesses, utilities, contractors, government entities, and nonprofit/community-based organizations are encouraged to participate.

Dates and locations for each event are, as follows:

Webinar 1 July 11 | 6-7 p.m. Register for the webinar here

In-Person Session 1 – Bowling Green July 24 | 6-8 p.m. Bowling Green Simpson Banquet Room1291 Conneaut Avenue Bowling Green, Ohio 43402Register here

In-Person Session 2 – Toledo July 25 | 6-8 p.m. Toledo Public Library – Mott Branch1010 Dorr Street Toledo, Ohio 43607Register here

In-Person Session 3 – Cleveland Aug. 6 | 6-8 p.m. Cleveland Public Library – MLK Branch962 Stokes Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106Register here

In-Person Session 4 – Youngstown Aug. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Youngstown Public Library – Main Branch305 Wick Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44503Register here

In-Person Session 5 – Columbus Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m. Columbus Public Library96 S. Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215Register here

In-Person Session 6 – Athens Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. Athens Community Center701 E. State Street Athens, Ohio 45701Register here

In-Person Session 7 – Cincinnati Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m. Price Hill Branch Library970 Percell Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45205Register here

In-Person Session 8 – Dayton Aug. 28 | 6-8 p.m. Greater Dayton Recreation Center2021 West Third Street Dayton, Ohio 45417Register here

Webinar 2 Sept. 4 | 6-7 p.m. Register for the webinar here

Press planning to attend any of these events should RVSP to clowrie@werthpr.com.

For more information, visit the Home Energy Savings Program webpage or the U.S. Department of Energy website.

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LIST: 6 Columbus-area hotels rank among Ohio’s best, including No. 1

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February 19, 2026

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LIST: 6 Columbus-area hotels rank among Ohio’s best, including No. 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus properties dominate a new list out highlighting the best hotels in Ohio.

A Columbus hotel took the top spot in the rankings from US News & World Report, and a total of six area properties were included in the top 15, more than Cleveland (four) and Cincinnati (three).

Take a look at the list below:

Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph
Inn Walden (Aurora, near Cleveland)
The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection (Cincinnati)
The Hancock Hotel (Findlay)
The Summit Hotel (Cincinnati)
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection (Columbus)
The Junto (Columbus)
Hotel Versailles (Versailles)
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Intercontinental Hotels Cleveland by IHG
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Metropolitan at The 9 Autograph Collection (Cleveland)
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

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Suspect in Moore County double homicide arrested in Ohio returns to NC

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February 18, 2026

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Suspect in Moore County double homicide arrested in Ohio returns to NC

The man accused of killing two
people on Valentine’s Day returned to Moore County on Wednesday after fleeing to Ohio to face charges.

Caleb Fosnaugh, 25, was arrested
after he was accused of shooting and killing 21-year-old Kateryna Tovmash and
28-year-old Matthew Wade at a home in Vass on Saturday. Deputies said he left the area before law enforcement arrived at the home on Saturday.

Deputies said Fosnaugh waived
extradition in the double homicide investigation. He now faces several charges, including felony breaking and entering and two counts of murder.

Fosnaugh is being held in the
Moore County Detention Center without bond. He is expected to appear in court
on Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Central Ohio hockey fans tie the knot at Blue Jackets game

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February 18, 2026

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Central Ohio hockey fans tie the knot at Blue Jackets game

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Valentine’s Day was all about love for one Central Ohio couple, but their celebration also came with ice, skates and a cannon blast.

Catie Shuman and Keith Damanti didn’t just attend a Columbus Blue Jackets game — they got married at one, exchanging vows at Nationwide Arena.

Shuman said the couple first connected over hockey.

“We met through a dating app and one of the things I think that connected us was we both put hockey in our profiles,” she said. “And on our first date, I think we spent most of the time talking about hockey.”

Their shared interest quickly became a regular part of their relationship.

Central Ohio hockey fans tie the knot at Blue Jackets game

“It became a regular date night,” Shuman said, adding that she was a season ticket holder when they met.

Even the proposal stayed on theme.

“When he proposed, he actually had a hockey puck that he carved out the center of it and said, ‘Will you marry me?’ and put the ring in that. so there was even hockey in that,” Shuman said. “I had to. I had to.”

When it came time to plan their wedding, Shuman said she pitched an idea tied to the Blue Jackets’ signature cannon.

“Keith got home from work that day and I was like, ‘How would you like to get married in front of the cannon?’” she said.

Damanti said he was skeptical at first.

“I didn’t believe her,” he said. “I thought this was some trick. In my mind, I’m seeing dollar signs, and it actually wasn’t that bad. So I mean, yeah. let’s do it.”

Damanti said his only disappointment came after the ceremony.

“My only regret is they didn’t fire the cannon off after we said I do,” he said.

After the vows, the couple brought family and friends to the game that night, complete with custom jerseys. Shuman said the jerseys were personalized for the occasion.

“It said Keith and Katie on the back, and all of them had the No. 22 ‘cause that was the year we got married,” she said. “Everybody signed the front of the jersey, and that was our guest book.”

Damanti said the story has gotten a big reaction from others.

“Everyone I’ve told this story to is like, ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’” he said.

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