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Public encouraged to attend regional roundtable on early childhood education and development
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The City of Lima will be hosting a regional roundtable event focusing on early childhood education and development. Groundwork Ohio, a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization, will be in town next week for a "Roadshow Listening Tour" at the Lima Public Library. Lima Mayor...
Ohio mayors submit proposal to reduce gun violence
Jul. 17—COLUMBUS — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has joined forces with 30 of her mayoral counterparts from Ohio's largest cities in an effort to reduce gun violence and easy access to firearms. In a letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, members of the Ohio Mayors Alliance, a bipartisan group of community leaders, cited "significant investments" in public safety and law enforcement that have resulted ...
40-year-old central Ohio pizzeria listed for sale
AMANDA, Ohio (WCMH) — A pizzeria that has been serving a central Ohio community for more than 40 years is ready to pass the business to new ownership after listing the building for sale. Tommy Wayne’s Pizza at 5805 Chillicothe Lancaster Road SW in Amanda is now on the market for $445,000, according to a […]
New Business – New Farm Market Opens in Circleville
Circleville, OH – A new farm market, Kirk’s Farm Market, has opened its doors in the former Bambi’s Farm Market location. The grand opening celebration is happening this week, and the market is inviting everyone to come and experience what they have to offer. Kirk’s Farm Market...
Head Coach Justin Haire Ready To Take On Building Ohio State Baseball Program
Ohio State’s new baseball coach Justin Haire was introduced along with Kirin Kumar, the new head softball coach for the Buckeyes on Wednesday, and spoke about how intends to build Ohio State’s program up from where it stands now. After the Buckeyes best pitcher and hitter both transferred...
Bjork talks his hiring philosophy, revenue sharing, his first OSU football season
New Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork was asked about what he values in the hiring process. He also was asked about what he sees with revenue sharing with athletes and also talks about his first OSU football season as AD this fall. On Wednesday, new Ohio State athletic director...
WWII Veteran George Shelby to be Laid to Rest Today
(Logan, Ind.) - A member of America's Greatest Generation will be laid to rest today. George Shelby, of Logan, passed away on July 11, nearly a month after he turned 101 years old. Shelby is a World War II Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Navy form 1943-1946 as...
Watch: Gorilla kisses newborn baby at Ohio zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A gorilla melted hearts at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio by making what looked like a kissing gesture toward a newborn baby. Mother Hannah Pearson told video licensing company Storyful that she and her husband took their children to the zoo and visited the gorilla exhibit, which is one of their "favorite activities."
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust and Weapon Confiscation
Pickaway County, OH – Yesterday, several residents inquired about the visible presence of Lancaster police in Pickaway County. The Pickaway Sheriff’s Department has now revealed that they hosted a US-23 interdiction, a multi-agency operation aimed at combating drug trafficking and crime, this is one of those arrests. Sheriff...
Former youth specialist linked to park vigil tragedy, charged with murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New details emerged involving two suspects charged last month in connection with the shooting deaths of two people at a Columbus city park. Tyrez Turner, 18, and Ladavia Fortner, 31, were both charged with the murder after 18-year-old Jakwaun Kimbro and 29-year-old Lonnie Johnston were shot and killed June 3rd during a candlelight vigil for a young woman who was shot to death a few days earlier.
Four fined for Ohio State pro-Palestine protests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Four people were each fined $50 after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge tied to the pro-Palestine protests on the Ohio State University campus earlier this year. According to court documents, the four were initially charged with criminal trespass but had the charge reduced...
Things to do: Travis Tritt, Hunter Hayes, Marshall Tucker Band to play at music fest
OLD WASHINGTON — We're in the thick of summer and that can only mean it's time for the inaugural Old Washington Music Fest. The three-day event is scheduled to take place Thursday through Saturday at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds. Limited camping is available, and the lineup is sure to please every fan of '90s country music. Thursday night will see Ray Scott, Little Texas and Travis Tritt taking the stage. Friday brings Ohio Valley favorites Hoard & Jones, as well as the Silver Stallion Highwayman Tribute, War Hippies, Marshall Tucker Band and Craig Morgan. Taking the stage on Saturday is...
Traffic Tie-Ups Expected in Zanesville Thursday
Zanesville, OH- Thursday the City of Zanesville is hosting multiple events in the downtown area. In addition to the Tyler Farr show in the Secrest Auditorium parking lot, the Budweiser Clydesdales will parade from the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, down Brighton Boulevard to Ridge Avenue and then onto West Main Street and across the Y-Bridge and down Fourth Street to Secrest.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers proves he’s still a Buckeye at heart
Quinn Ewers may not be wearing Scarlet and Gray anymore, but it’s clear he still has a deep connection to Ohio State. Ewers, of course, was the most highly-rated quarterback ever since high school rankings began in the early 2000s, and spent a season in Columbus in 2021. Ewers reclassified and enrolled late in the summer at OSU but saw little playing time as a true freshman. The Southlake, Texas native had always been a Texas Longhorns fan and decided to transfer back home the following season where he’s spent the past two seasons leading Steve Sarkisan’s team. But old habits die...
Notre Dame fans have a reason to thank Jim Tressel
Everyone remembers Jim Tressel from his coaching tenure at Ohio State from 2001 through 2010, and no one debates that the national-championship- winning coach is one of the best to ever put on a headset. Now he is tossing his hat into the podcasting ring. On a recent episode of...
Indian Lake Elementary School Seeking Long Term 3rd Grade Substitute Teacher
Indian Lake Schools is seeking to fill a long term subbing position for 3rd grade Social Studies/Science/Writing for the 2024-25 school year for Indian Lake Elementary School. Please email Molly Hall, ILES Principal at hallm@ils-k12.org with a resume and list of references.
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