Beer Distributor to Lay Off 178 Employees

Ohio Eagle Distributing, a beer distributor based in West Chester, announced plans to sell its assets, affecting 178 employees across two locations.

The company employs 124 workers at its West Chester site and 54 at its Lima facility.

President Devyn Dugger stated the separations are permanent but that the buyer may offer employment opportunities to affected workers.

Employment terminations are expected to take effect around Sept. 8.

Judge Rules Grant for Ohio College Unconstitutional

A West Virginia judge ruled that a $5 million Water Development Authority grant to Ohio-based College of St. Joseph the Worker violates the state constitution.

St. Joseph the Worker planned to use the grant to expand into Weirton, West Virginia, support new construction projects, renovate dilapidated buildings, and provide on-the-job training for students.

The Steubenville trade school offers a Catholic Studies degree that includes training in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC.

The ACLU argued that the grant was unconstitutional because Catholic Studies is the only degree offered at the college. Republican Delegate Pat McGeehan said the funding would benefit local youth and help restore historic structures.

Ohio Ranks No. 5 Best State for Business

Ohio was ranked No. 5 on a list of America’s Top States for Business, earning high marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and access to capital.

States were graded on 135 metrics across 10 categories, such as economy, infrastructure, workforce, quality of life, and cost of living. The Buckeye State ranked No. 1 in infrastructure, jumping 12 places from last year, and was second in the cost of doing business.

Ohio also placed No. 6 in technology and innovation and No. 7 in both cost of living and access to capital.

Ahead of Ohio in the overall rankings were North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Virginia. You can see the full list here.

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➤ Lucas County: The sheriff’s office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement and demand payment for missed court dates or fines. (More)

➤ Akron: The former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, received a 90-day demolition reprieve. The building was severely damaged in a fire seven years ago. (See Photo)

➤ Columbus: The city unveiled renovations to the Whittier Street Bridge, now including a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists to connect residents to green spaces. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Police used a drone in response to suspected drug activity near the WRTA Bus Station, leading to a man’s arrest after he admitted to having drugs in his pocket. (More) 

➤ St. Clairsville: City officials announced that a full repaving of Spring Park will start at the end of July, with work on Reservoir Road expected to begin in September. (More)

➤ Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, joined by former Ohio State athletes Ted Ginn Jr. and Dr. Lauren Miller, announced a new statewide fitness challenge for Ohio students in grades four through eight. (Watch Video)

➤ Ohio University has reportedly expressed interest in joining the Sun Belt Conference, according to Virginia’s Daily News-Record. The Bobcats are a founding member of the Mid-American Conference. (More)

➤ Ohio State’s national championship football team has been nominated for an ESPY Award for Best Team. (Details)

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➤ The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ordered AEP Ohio to file new data center-specific tariffs to shield other customers from covering the high costs of powering those facilities. (More)

➤ A former tobacco farmer from Georgetown on Wednesday won $1.65 million at Brookies Bar in Ripley during the final Queen of Hearts drawing, ending a nearly yearlong game. (More)

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➤ Eight Ohio organizations will receive $50,000 in 2026 to support new and existing programs that address gaps in financial literacy education across the state. (More)

➤ Columbus Metropolitan Library will host its third annual book festival on Saturday and Sunday, offering new and used books for sale and panel discussions with more than 120 authors. (Details)

➤ Seton High School in Cincinnati broke ground on the area’s first all-girls sports complex—a $16 million facility with a turf field, an outdoor track, and pickleball courts. (See Renderings)

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