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Clapsaddle’s Attorneys Seeking Acquittal or New Trial
Attorneys for a former Kenton school teacher have filed a motion seeking acquittal or a new trial for their client. Dustin R. Clapsaddle was found guilty on one count each of rape, sexual battery, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping following a four day jury trial last month. According to documents...
2024 Ballpark Bash Set to Swing into Action on August 17th in Kenton
The 2024 Ballpark Bash will take place Saturday, August 17th at the Homerun Memorial Park on State Route 292 in Kenton. Strutter, America’s number one Kiss tribute band, will be the headliner. The opening act is the Keaton Fout Band. Gates will open at 5:00pm and music begins at...
The Scoop - July 15, 2024
Allen Lima Leadership celebrations 35 years of developing adult and youth leaders in our community. The signature Allen Lima Leadership class runs once a year, from September to June. Executive Director Matt Childers told us that participants spend one full day each month on themes such as education, agriculture, economic development and criminal justice. Part of each day is dedicated to training in advanced leadership principles. Classes also develop and execute community service projects. 30-35 adults enroll in ALL each year. "One of the things participants say is the most important to them is not only the leadership component, but the networking and connecting." Matt told us that nearly 40 high school sophomores and juniors register for the ALL youth program every year. It involves, educates and challenges youth to reach their fullest potential as leaders. The Lima Rotary Club is one of the sponsors of the ALL youth program and hosts its annual graduation each spring.
Back to School Block Party to return
LIMA — The South Lima Community Development Corporation’s Back to School Block Party will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Philippian Baptist Church, 190 S. Eighth St., Lima. Children must be present to receive donations of school supplies, uniforms, coats, gloves and hats.
Woman uses CPR to save her dog who stopped breathing after accident with another dog
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We have all heard by now how CPR is critical to saving someone's life. But what do you do if your dog or cat is in a medical crisis?. “It’s one of those things you don’t need it till you need it,” says Dr. Dillon Clouse, a veterinarian at Animal Care Center at Cherry Way. “We all hope that we never have to use CPR on an animal.”
Two central Ohio school districts join program providing free meals for all students
Pickerington Schools and Groveport Madison Schools have both announced that they will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. Both districts are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. With participation in the program, children will be automatically...
Local brewery honors Alexa Stakely, hosts fundraiser for son
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A local brewery will be holding a fundraising event Monday in honor of Alexa Stakely to show support for her family and raise money for her son. The staff at the Loose Rail Brewing say they were devastated when they found out about Alexas’s death. Chelsea Herbert, the event coordinator, said […]
Columbus police release more video from deadly Milwaukee shooting, officers ID'd
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police released additional body-worn camera videos, showing officers killing a man holding two knives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the aftermath. Thirteen bicycle officers gathered for a briefing about a mile away from the Republican National Convention when they noticed two men fighting. "He's got...
Ohio’s No. 2 Prospect Likely To Spurn Ohio State, Select Other B1G Program
Set to make his college commitment on Friday, five-star and No. 1 2025 safety Trey McNutt seems unlikely to stay in-state but likely to stay in the Big Ten. McNutt, a Shaker Heights, Ohio product and the No. 2 player in the state, was recently pegged for the Oregon Ducks:
Former Ohio State football player Quinn Ewers still hates TTUN
When he came in the 2021 recruiting class, Quinn Ewers was the highest-rated recruit in Ohio State football history. He reclassified a year early in order to get an NIL deal. He got paid a hefty amount and didn't play much in Columbus. In fact, he never threw a single pass.
Next Community Coffee Event Taking Place on August 6th in Kenton
The next Community Coffee will take place Tuesday, August 6th at 8am in the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Conference Room. This is a complementary event that is open to members and the public. The featured speaker is Nicky Taylor, Owner, and CFO of Pleasant Precision Inc. Attendees can...
Missing endangered child recovered after Ohio Amber Alert
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The child who was the subject of an Ohio Amber Alert has been safely recovered. A four-year-old child was last seen early Friday morning in west Columbus, in the area of Wedgewood Drive and Eakin Road of the Holly Hill neighborhood. He was recovered in the 600 block of Dexter Avenue, […]
Tech outage affects central Ohio businesses, travel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Central Ohio, as well as other parts of the world, has been affected by a technology outage Friday morning. All Columbus government resource websites are currently down (fire departments, police departments, etc.), as well as certain Ohio medical websites (such as the Wexner Medical Center website).
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
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