Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Kent.
📰 Economy
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Ohio will raise its minimum wage to $11.40 for non-tipped employees and $5.70 for tipped workers.
The change will affect businesses earning over $420,000 and reflects a 3.5% increase from current rates.
Amazon Prime has announced a gas discount that saves members 20 cents per gallon every Friday from Oct.
2 until Jan. 29 at participating BP, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons sites; members must link their Amazon & BP Earnify accounts & see savings drop to 10 cents after Jan. 29.
🏛️ Government
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is set to sign a bill today that suspends the gas & diesel taxes for 90 days using $725 million in surplus funds to keep road projects funded.
The measure aims to lower pump prices amid rising fuel costs.
🏈 Sports
Kent State University announced today that Clay Wenger will serve as its first women’s wrestling head coach.
Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond said Wenger will lead the new team as the university expands its sports programs.
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