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Groups to defend citizens’ power to amend Ohio constitution

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Foes of a proposal that would make it harder for citizens to amend Ohio’s constitution vowed Tuesday to unleash the same broad activist coalition against it that delivered a scorching rebuke to a Republican-backed anti-union law last decade.

Today in History

Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2022. There are 23 days left in the year.

No hazard found after bomb threat at Fayette County Starbucks

FAYETTE COUNTY — Several businesses at the US 35/Interstate 71 intersection were evacuated Monday afternoon due to a bomb threat called into Starbucks that was later determined to be a hoax.

Fishermen face shutdowns as warming hurts species

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are grappling with the possibility that some once-profitable species that have declined with climate change might not come back.

HR pro at Rotary club

Tara McCafferty, human resources professional with SoFo Solution Focused HR, LLC, spoke to the Wilmington Rotary Zckub which meets at noon on Tuesdays at the CMH meeting room.

Going to win $1.2B Powerball prize? Consider not taking cash

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Think you’re a sure bet for Wednesday night’s estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot?

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2022. There are 54 days left in the year.

Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in reliably red Kentucky rejected a ballot measure aimed at denying any state constitutional protections for abortion while voters in battleground Michigan enshrined abortion rights in their state’s constitution — joining Democratic California and Vermont in taking that step.

Denver Place Elementary honors veterans

Denver Place Elementary School students held a program Friday to honor local veterans, who were invited to the event.

Braving the cold to clean up the city

Before the HoliDazzle celebration in downtown Wilmington, volunteers braved the cold to clean up the downtown (including parade routes and alleyways) area before the festivities began on Saturday. The group collected over 14 bags of litter.