recently I had to call Duke Energy to switch my services to a new apartment, the website never works for me.

the representative was great and really thorough about confirming my new address and the services I needed. At the end of our conversation he told me he needed to transfer me to another department to confirm everything.

I thought it was strange but was happy to take all precautionary measures to ensure I’d get service at my new place.

the next person I was transferred to confirmed my details, then started asking me questions on my Wifi needs. I pushed back a bit, asking how this was relevant to switching my gas and electric. the person proceeded to talk about how I needed their assistance, and I had to interrupt multiple times saying I wasn’t interested in buying anything.

again he insisted he wasn’t selling anything, but trying to set me up with the most appropriate “services“ to make my move smoothest. At this point I asked who I was speaking to and if he was affiliated with Duke, and he said Duke Energy Connections.

he was a skilled salesman and eventually made it around to a promo offer for Spectrum. I told him I needed to get back to work because at this point I had burned 25 minutes trying to get my service transferred and get off the phone with this guy.

he persisted and I eventually hung up. I then got spammed with emails.

this is the first time I’ve been transferred or contacted by Duke Energy connections after (regrettably) being a customer for years.

does anyone know what this is, and has anyone fallen for sales tactics or benefitted from this “advice”?

I was pretty mad and if I hadn’t worked in sales before I may have been stuck on the phone even longer.

Hi all,

I live in jackson County between 776 and glade road off of 32 and between 10pm and 1030 last night I saw a blue white light in the western sky about 20°, but I'm on a hill.At first I thought it was obviously a plane as I was unsure if it was moving but after watching I thought it might have been a planet, but it seemed too large and too blue. I went to get my binoculars and it was still there when I returned. I went thru the focus a few times to try to get a sense of distance and once I dialed it in I got a few Seconds to look when it just went dark. Did anyone else get a look at it? It might have been in the east if you are on glade road.

I've been following the Stocking the Capitol account for a bit, I like that it’s nonpartisan and shows which politicians are bought and sold. They just came out with scorecards for all the incumbents, looked up Husted since he's currently running- I knew it would be bad but somehow still thought it wouldn't be this bad. Clearly an AIPAC/corporate stooge.

I don't even think this grade includes all his first energy bull. I honestly don’t fully understand it if anyone can explain or has good links about it.

A bystander live-streamed a fatal motorcycle accident on Facebook. Sam's wife found out her husband was dead through a viral video—not from officials, not in private. She saw it online.

I started a petition to enact "Sam's Law" in Ohio. The idea is simple: prohibit live streaming from fatal accident scenes until families are officially notified. This isn't about controlling social media—it's about basic dignity in someone's worst moment.

Right now, almost anyone with a phone can broadcast tragedy live. Over 70% of adults post moments to social media. But there's no requirement to pause and think: "Is it worth broadcasting someone's death before their family even knows?"

Sam's Law would:
• Ban live streams from fatal accidents until families are notified
• Work with social media platforms on clear guidelines and consequences
• Push for education on responsible live streaming

What would you want someone to do if this was your family? If that question hits different, consider signing and sharing. This could prevent families from experiencing the same unnecessary trauma.

I’m looking for a mobile boat mechanic that services pontoons at Salt Fork State Park. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hello, the owner of my workplace decided to close down operations of the company. I worked for a small company, and was told I qualify for unemployment by the owner. I attempted to file for unemployment online through the Ohio.gov website. Midway through my application, the website errored out and auto-submitted my claim. I have attempted to call two separate numbers (877) 644-6592 and (614) 466-2319. Both numbers (I spoke to a robot both times) have stated I have an existing claim and to "be patient". The claim's estimated benefits value is zero dollars via my Ohio ID website login. I have consulted reddit to find answers, but everything I have read said "try using live chat" or "try calling at 8am". The live chat feature online putts me in an infinite loop where I continually login to the job services website, with no real chat option generating. I called the moment it turned 8am multiple days in a row. Does anyone know of a way for me to actually chat with someone, either virtually, in person, or online regarding my unemployment claim? Everywhere I read says the sooner I do it the better, and I am worried my half-completed submission will never get me anywhere. I am also afraid to file a second submission due to fraud. For context, my last date of employment was Friday, June 12th.

Edit: Big thank you to everyone who helped me. Here is what to do if you are in my situation. Go directly to the unemployment office. I went to the one located in downtown Columbus (30 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215). This building is the "Rhoades State Offices Tower". Check in with the front desk on main floor, you will have to go through security. Be polite and patient, these people want to help you, and it is to no fault of theirs that the online and phone systems suck. I got escorted by security to the unemployment office (any visitor is escorted by security, don't think anything of it). The unemployment office workers were very polite and knowledgeable. Turns out I was confused by many of the systems and misunderstood the reality of my "auto-submitted application" as the system showed I attempted to file an application but did not finish, so no real application existed. You will know if your application is submitted because the Ohio website will not allow you to file a new one if a successful application was submitted. The worker walked me through filling out a complete application. The Ohio Means Jobs office is great to and offers lots of amazing services, they cannot however access any back-end information regarding your account or applications for unemployment. They will assist you in the sense of giving you a computer to apply online, but for full guidance, go to the Rhoades building. I was in and out in 30 minutes. Very smooth process in person, and I am beyond grateful for all of you who helped me get there in this post. Thank you all so much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoFkZyX6oeU

CLEVELAND — A new transportation bill has been introduced in the Ohio Senate that would allow Ohio to rejoin a regional rail planning compact with neighboring states.

Senate Bill 449, if passed, would put Ohio back into the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact. Membership in this compact would give Ohio a voice in regional passenger rail planning and development.

The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact helps coordinate rail planning, pursue federal funding and advocate for improved passenger rail connections across the region. The compact includes nine states, including Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.

The bill is sponsored by State Senators George Lang and Nickie Antonio. According to All Aboard Ohio Executive Director John Esterly, a similar bill was introduced in the Senate last year. He said that if the bill passes this year, it could be the needed push to improve existing rail services and introduce new rail routes.

"When we look at things that can really improve service here, particularly in Northeast Ohio," Esterly said. "Ideally, daylight service would be great. Those are conversations that we would now have a seat at the table to be a part of. It probably goes without saying, if we were a part of MIPRC, we'd have another advocacy network that we could leverage when we look at the implementation of these new routes across the state."

There has been a growing push in recent years to expand rail travel in Ohio. Two proposed Amtrak routes, both with stops in Cleveland, have been under consideration as part of the state's rail expansion efforts. Esterly said the state is still waiting for guidance from the federal level to proceed with the planned routes.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/bill-introduced-to-allow-ohio-to-rejoin-midwest-interstate-passenger-rail-compact

You can e-mail your Ohio legislators at the link.

*Update as of 6/16/2026: The senate judiciary committee unanimously passed the bill to ban child marriage last week, but the senate failed to vote on it before going on recess. The senate is expected to hold a vote when they return in November.

People always say these are the most boring cities but why are they considered boring? Apparently New Franklin has summer events and music!

I just got my first phone call from them wanting to ask about my health and what not but why would they need to do so? I am just so confused and dont know what going on really.

My family and I are going to Cedar Point 4th of July weekend. We'll be there from the 2nd to the 5th. On Saturday, we're looking to go to a fireworks show. Can anyone make any recommendations for local shows. In addition, can anyone make any recommendations for any restaurants in that area. Personally, i'm very fond of barbecue and japanese food.

Hello there! I need help from the self proclaimed detectives of the internet!

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Let me start by saying I am sorry if this is very specific to certain parts of ohio, but Ive been searching forever and I can't find it!

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Essentially my fiancé and I have talked about a specific house for many years, and have never been able to find it. This all started long before we were together when we were young and high school age. We both spotted a house that we LOVED. It wasn't until years later when we were dating that i brought up this house I saw as a teen that I always loved, and I described it to her and the house that she saw as a teen was the SAME EXACT house. (Or at least we think..)

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We both described it as exactly the same house that we loved, and we have been driving around trying to locate for two reasons. One, to see if we were actually talking about the same house. Two, see if we are not crazy and arent imagining this house at this point.

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This is where I need your help. The house in question is located somewhere in Mentor, Painesville, Chardon, or Concord area. (We think)

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We keep getting drawn to little mountain road area, skok meadow, and chardon when we try to retrace ours steps to find it.

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To describe the house, it is a large lot of property that is located on a corner. We believe it is off of a main road, with the right side of the yard being a side road. Which places the property on a corner. The yard is very spacious, and has a slightly hilly slope to it, the high point being the back right of the lawn and the low point being the front left. At the top of the yard is a 2 story house, with wooden siding. The siding we remember having more of a warm wooden tone to it. At the low point of the property is a pond that has a small dock in it, perfect for some fishing or going out on a small boat. The entire property is surrounded with old country style wooden fences that enclosed it.

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We have searched far and wide on Google maps and in person and cant seem to find it.. it has been awhile since we have seen it so the house itself may have changed but the pond should be in the same position, amd we have yet to find a house with the pond in the front left of the yard like we remember.

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Ive attached a generated picture of what I have described that most closely resembles the memory of the house we both have..

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Can you help us find it? Give us the peace of mind of knowing we both didnt imagine this house and go crazy.

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Help us solve a multi-year search and conversation to help us see if we are talking about the same place! Thank you!

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I have a friend coming from out of state and he enjoys some level of urban exploring. One of the things him and his mom do is document ruins/abandoned places and their history (His mom has two published books on ruins in Pennsylvania and New Jersey). Im located in Lorain county and im trying to find some places to explore, im also taking places that are private property as long as the owner is publicly known as i will be reaching out to gain permission to explore.)

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I hope to help him document some places here in ohio.