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Setzer excels as Athens County’s first to compete in Driving at State Fair
On Monday, Emmalee Setzer, 11, of the Back in the Saddle 4-H Club, became the first-ever Athens County 4-H member to compete in driving at the Ohio State Fair’s Junior Horse Show. And she did not disappoint: Grand Champion in Driven Trail; Reserve Champion in Driving Reinsmanship; and Third Place in Pleasure Driving. Driving is a challenging competition involving commands given to her equine — Doc, a calm, steady Haflinger...
Free NMF pre-show concert
Captain Chucke and the Cadillac South will play from 4-5 p.m. July 25 at the free Nelsonville Music Fest pre-show at the Nelsonville Public Library. The band consists of Nelsonville’s Charles Whaley (Captain Chucke), Willie Floyd Price III and Conor Spencer. For information, visit events.myacpl.org/event/captain-chucke-cadillac-south-30060 .
Ohio University student cheats death after shark bite on 4th of July beach trip
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio University student is recovering after being bitten by a shark on July 4 while vacationing in Florida. "it just felt like something was clamping down, stabbing both sides," 21-year-old Connor Baker said as he talked about the shark attack that happened July fourth weekend at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. "I didn't really feel the bite, until I got in the ambulance, when everything slowed down and my adrenaline was gone."
Dean Johnson to play outdoor concert at Snow Fork Event Center’s Creekside Stage
NELSONVILLE — Stuart’s Opera House welcomes the best kept secret of the Seattle music scene, Dean Johnson, to Snow Fork Event Center, home of the Nelsonville Music Festival, at 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Advance general admission tickets are $20. Prices will increase $5 day of show. Tickets are on sale now at (740) 753-1924 or stuartsoperahouse.org. Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Al’s Tavern, one might catch murmurs...
The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Letter to the Editor workshop: Write Now Appalachia will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor Wednesday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 6 Host – Mark Bruce
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Ohio Bobcats Football Win Total Prediction: How Many Games Will The Bobcats Win In 2024?
Who would have thought Ohio would have won 10 games in back-to-back seasons?. The Bobcats only combined to win five games in the two seasons prior. Now, head coach Tim Albin has the program in a great spot. This year will be an interesting one for the Bobcats, though, as they lost nearly all of their starters from a year ago.
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See which rule changes are coming to Ohio high school baseball and softball next season
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Ohio lawmakers could require state-approved training for anyone who serves alcohol
COSHOCTON − A new law being considered by Ohio legislators could change the responsibility restaurants and bars have for customers consuming alcohol at their establishments. And at least one local establishment is on board. House Bill 504 would require state-approved training for all liquor permit holders and their employees, as reported by the...
State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook
Another cloudy financial outlook has the State Board of Education of Ohio looking at further ways to make cuts, though the options are dwindling, according to leadership. At the board’s July meeting, Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Craft led the state agency’s budget committee through current balances and future projections for their $17 million operating […] The post State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
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CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $226 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine establishes Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor on I-90 in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND — Drivers on Interstate 90 in Cuyahoga County better get ready to buckle up. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that the stretch of highway has been designated as the state's first Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor. This means an increased number of state troopers and police officers will be monitoring the road for offenders, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol as well as the Cleveland, Euclid, and Bratenahl police departments all pitching in to help.
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