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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio Lottery announces another $1 million winner with scratch-off ticket
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — Another central Ohioan became $1 million richer this summer with the purchase of a scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery has announced that a Lancaster man won the top prize with a $50 VIP Millions ticket. He purchased the scratch-off at Stakely's Watson, at 1510 Sheridan Drive in Lancaster. The winner chose the cash option of $500,000. After state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, he will receive $360,000. Last month, a lucky Columbus player won $1 million with a VIP Millions ticket. That winner selected the annuity option of $40,000 a year for 25 years, which totaled $28,800 a year for 25 years after taxes. Westerville dispensary debuts cannabis drive-thru for 'fast, convenient service' According to the lottery, 31 top prizes are remaining in the game. The overall odds of winning are one in 4.02. VIP Millions Prizes Remaining$50,000/ 19 prizes remaining$40K/YR for 25 years/ 30 prizes remaining$20,000/ 287 prizes remaining$5,000/ 570 prizes remaining$1,000/ 7,208 prizes remaining$500/ 36,736 prizes remaining$100/ 681,862 prizes remaining Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Golden State Warriors jersey history - No. 18 - Leo Mogus (1949-51)
The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history. Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the second of 16 players who wore the No. 18 jersey for the Warriors. That player would be Golden State big man alum Leo Mogus. After ending his college career at Youngstown State University, Mogus joined the (defunct) Cleveland Rebels in their (and the BAA's) first-ever season of existence, 1946. The Ohioan also played for the (also defunct) Toronto Huskies, the (defunct as well) Baltimore Bullets, the (then) Fort Wayne (now, Detroit) Pistons, and the (you guessed it, defunct) Indianapolis Jets before his contract was bought by the (then) Philadelphia (now, Golden State) Warriors in 1949. His stay with the team would span two seasons, ending when he retired from the league in 1951. During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Mogus wore only jersey No. 18 and put up 5.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is driving slow in left lane illegal in Ohio? Here's what the law says
We've all been there: late to work, foot on the gas, and up ahead, a left-lane lingerer coasting five under the speed limit like they're on a scenic tour of Interstate 270. Nothing brings drivers together quite like shared rage at some slowpoke who just won't leave the left lane. For Ohioans, not only are they infuriating, but they could also be breaking the law. Much to the chagrin of those Ohioan loiterers, the left lane on multi-lane roads like the I-270 outerbelt can — for the most part — only be used for passing, according to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.25 Exceptions apply if you're avoiding an obstruction, preparing to turn left, or if you need to be in the left lane to follow your planned route. Ohio also has a "slow speed" law, per Ohio Revised Code § 4511.22, which prohibits driving at "an unreasonably slow speed" that affects normal traffic flow, unless it is necessary for safety or compliance with the law. A first-time violation of either law is a minor misdemeanor. Repeat offenders are susceptible to steeper penalties, like fourth- or third-degree misdemeanors. No, you are not legally allowed to exceed the posted speed limit, even in the left lane passing a slower vehicle. Dozens of other states have similar laws that require slower drivers to stay out of the left lane. Though all 50 states have some form of "Keep Right" law, what they actually mandate differs from state to state. Michigan's law is somewhat similar to Ohio's, encouraging right-lane travel except when passing or avoiding an obstruction. The penalty for violating this law is slightly more lax, however, with an offender responsible only for a civil infraction. Some states take it a step further than Ohio. Indiana law, for example, says if a driver is being overtaken from behind by another vehicle, they must move out of the left lane. A person who violates this law commits a Class C infraction. Reporter Emma Wozniak can be reached at ewozniak@ or @emma_wozniak_ on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Is driving slow in the left lane illegal in Ohio? Learn the state law
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio equal rights amendment would outlaw discrimination, void same-sex marriage ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A constitutional amendment enshrining broad anti-discrimination protections and repealing Ohio's dormant same-sex marriage ban could be on the ballot in 2026. If passed by voters, the amendment would prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression regardless of sex assigned at birth, pregnancy status, genetic information, disease status, age, disability, recovery status, familial status, ancestry, national origin, or military and veteran status. Led by a grassroots organization named Ohio Equal Rights, the amendment would also reverse another constitutional amendment passed in 2004 that reads 'only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state.' Out in Ohio: 10 years after Obergefell, advocates warn marriage equality still at risk 'This is about securing the fundamental right of every Ohioan to be treated with dignity, fairness, and equality under the law,' said Liz Schmidt, a lead organizer for Ohio Equal Rights, in a statement. 'Our state constitution should reflect the values of inclusion and justice that Ohioans hold dear. This amendment ensures no one can be singled out or left behind because of who they are.' Lis Regula, a spokesperson for Ohio Equal Rights, said in an interview that the proposal was inspired by a similar initiative in Nevada that passed with 57% of the vote in 2022. Regula cited recent 'anti-LGBTQ+' legislation as a driving force for the amendment, like a provision in the state budget defining gender as two sexes, a law banning certain healthcare for transgender youth, and a bill to celebrate 'Natural Family Month.' 'Because there have been so many attacks on the trans community in Ohio in particular, but not just here, the thinking was what can we do to ensure that trans people have our rights and do not continue to have those rights stripped away?' Regula said. 'We see so many ways in which people can be discriminated against. … We do want to build a state that is welcoming to all.' Regula said the amendment includes a repeal of Ohio's dormant same-sex marriage ban given the Supreme Court has signaled it might overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 case legalizing same-sex marriage. Democratic representatives at the Ohio Statehouse share this concern and introduced their own remedy in June that would also place a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot to protect marriage equality. The Spectrum: Inside Ohio's budget; school voucher debate Legislators attempted last year to pass a bill aligning Ohio law with the protections set by Obergefell, but the proposal didn't advance past a single committee hearing. The Statehouse has also failed to approve the 'Ohio Fairness Act,' a bill that was reintroduced earlier this year to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. 'Just in case Obergefell falls, we want to not have that trigger language in Ohio's constitution anymore,' Regula said. 'It's not right, knowing all the advantages and all the privileges that come with being able to be married to someone, that marriage should be only for certain people and not for others.' On July 3, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accepted and certified the proposal's title, 'Ohio Equal Rights Amendment,' after the organizers gathered about 2,000 signatures in support of the amendment. Now, Ohio Equal Rights is focusing its efforts on an Ohio Ballot Board meeting at the Statehouse on Wednesday, where board members will decide whether the proposal contains a single or multiple constitutional amendments. Regula said it's possible some will argue the anti-discrimination protections and the same-sex marriage ban repeal should be decoupled into separate proposals. Why it may be too late for Jim Tressel, Sherrod Brown to join governor's race If the board certifies the amendment, Ohio Equal Rights must then collect at least 442,958 signatures from registered voters across at least 44 of Ohio's counties, which would amount to at least 10% of the vote cast in the last gubernatorial election. If sufficient signatures are verified by the secretary of state's office at least 65 days before the 2026 election, then the amendment will be placed on the ballot. Should Ohio Equal Rights succeed, it will follow in the footsteps of other recent constitutional amendments on the ballot. In 2023, Issues 1 and 2 passed with about 57% of the vote to establish the right to abortion and legalize recreational marijuana, respectively. Issue 1 in 2024 would've changed how Ohio's political districts are drawn, but failed with 53% voting against the proposal. 'The more time passes, the more people get burnt out, get tired and these attacks on marginalized communities become normalized,' Regula said. 'I don't want to see another failure in Ohio. I want to see people have our voices heard and see that be a successful process.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Ramaswamy raises nearly $10 million since entering Ohio gubernatorial race
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised nearly $10 million since entering the statewide race roughly four months ago, according to his campaign. Ramaswamy, who ran in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary before dropping out in mid-January last year, brought in $9.7 million since launching his gubernatorial run in late February, his campaign said in a release on Tuesday. 'Raising this historic amount in just four months sends a powerful message: Ohioans are eager for bold, transformative leadership that will propel our state to new heights,' Ramaswamy's campaign manager, Jonathan Ewing, said in a statement. 'The remarkable surge of support in the final week of the quarter exceeded all expectations, proving that Vivek is uniting people across the state and is ready to usher in a new era of prosperity and opportunity for every Ohioan,' Ewing added. Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, formally launched his run for Ohio governor on Feb. 24. Prior to his campaign, Ramaswamy was tapped by President Trump late last year, alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk, to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Ramaswamy, a Trump ally, departed DOGE in January. Ramaswamy, who is running to succeed outgoing Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), was endorsed by both Trump and Musk, who have since clashed and recently reignited their feud. Campaign fundraising records are set to be public on July 30. Ramaswamy's campaign said it has hosted over 50 fundraising events and accumulated more than 40,000 donors. Apart from Ramaswamy, former Ohio health director Amy Acton is running in the race as a Democrat. The Buckeye State's Attorney General Dave Yost launched his bid for the seat, but suspended his run in mid-May after the state Republican Party endorsed Ramaswamy.
