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Family camps out for 17 hours to get the best view of Red, White & BOOM!
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – On the morning of Red, White & BOOM! families line Civic Center Drive with caution tape, hoping to secure a spot with the best view of the fireworks. Abby Silvia, a Columbus native, comes to BOOM! nearly every year with her family, as long as her husband is able to get […]
Adena Health does not meet standards of top healthcare accreditation group
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A hospital system in Chillicothe that was the subject of several reports by NBC4 Investigates, has been notified that it does not meet the standards of a top healthcare accreditation organization. The National Committee for Quality Assurance has denied Adena Health’s accreditation in credentialing. NCQA is a non-profit organization that bills […]
Showers taper off, few storms Friday before a break from humidity
A disturbance moving along a stalled-out frontal boundary near the I-70 corridor brought showers and storms earlier this afternoon, which knocked down temperatures from the upper 80s to the upper 70s,, but the humidity remains uncomfortable.
Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declines
The July 4 weekend means Ohio’s roads will be packed with holiday travelers. AAA projects almost 61 million will hit the road and another 10 million have other travel plans. A recent report digging through a decade of traffic fatality data offers a reminder to be patient behind the wheel. The Roadway Information Program, or […] The post Ohio traffic deaths up compared to ten years ago despite recent declines appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data entry discrepancies are not commonly indicative of fraud or irregularities, but they must be...
Federal audit finds Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority's contractor missed problems
A federal inspection of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority apartments found numerous problems, and that the agency didn't do a good job overseeing the performance of the contractor hired to manage the program. An audit by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development states that families...
Trending: Ohio State Gets Disrespected Again By The College Football World In A New Trailer That Left Many Fans Angry
Ohio State will be ranked as one of the two best teams in the country when the preseason AP Top 25 poll comes out next month, but even though they are supposed to be one of the best teams in college football, one media outlet does not very highly rate them.
Northern Ohio Fourth of July Forecast: Morning Rain Clears for Evening Celebrations
Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio residents can expect a wet start to their Fourth of July celebrations, but the skies will clear up just in time for evening festivities. The National Weather Service in Cleveland forecasts morning showers from 6 AM until 9 AM, with conditions improving significantly for the rest of the day.
Lancaster Officer Graduates from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class Joins Father at Department
Columbus, OH – Cole A. Williams from the Lancaster Police Department was among the 44 officers who graduated from the 150th Basic Peace Officer Class. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. This was a special graduation for one Lancaster...
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multifloor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards, one at a...
Annual 'Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In' puts the Vet in Corvette
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A car show tradition at the Star Spangled Spectacular puts the spotlight on veterans and car enthusiasts for their years of service. The "Veterans appreciation cruise-in" at Faurot Park featured close to 100 cars with a variety of makes and models, with some cars dating back to as early as 1920.
What’s open and closed in Ohio on July 4th
To see notable Fourth of July events in central Ohio, watch the video in the player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many central Ohio stores and restaurants are open with varying hours on Thursday, while a few businesses are closed for Independence Day. Find which retailers are open or closed below. Is the library open […]
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