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Where and when to fill up your gas tank for Fourth of July travel in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week, a record number of 71 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July. If you're getting ready to hit the road for the holiday, expect gas prices to remain relatively the same throughout this week. Right now, the average price per...
Ohio National Guard honors four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve celebration
As America gets ready to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard took time on Monday to honor some less-known Black heroes who helped keep the country unified during the Civil War. The Ohio National Guard held its "Freedom to Serve" campaign, which began last year as a way to commemorate the 75th...
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
When livestock reach the highs in the heat zone it can be detrimental to their health
I spent much of the spring wondering if summer would ever arrive, and she definitely chose to bare her teeth last week. Weather-wise, conditions have completely flipped from a month earlier. Many of you were struggling to get crops in the ground from the wet field conditions. Now, I think...
Assistance with summer cooling bills available for low-income households
The Ohio Department of Development and Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties Inc. are offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. Through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan...
Update – Armored Truck Crash on Ashville Pike Injures Two, Cause Property Damage
Ashville, Ohio — An armored truck crash on Ashville Pike in Ashville yesterday at approximately 10 a.m. resulted in two injuries, including one serious injury. The GardaWorld armored truck was traveling southbound on Ashville Pike when the driver overcorrected near the intersection of Miller Road and Ashville Pike, according to a report from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.
Dive teams and patrols prepare to keep boaters safe at Red White & Boom amid storm threats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Law enforcement dive teams and patrol boats are about to hit the water to keep everyone safe during Wednesday night's Red White & Boom fireworks show. "We've got the bullhorn on the boat and we'll let everyone know how bad the weather is," Deputy Stephen...
Wrongful death lawsuit claims Licking County bus crash was 'entirely preventable'
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A fiery crash in Licking County last year that involved five vehicles, including a bus carrying dozens of high school students, is now the subject of several wrongful death lawsuits. Six people died and 18 others were injured in November 2023 when the driver of...
Cabell Midland's Michael Lunsford is ready to take his throwing talent to Ohio State
ONA, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cabell Midland's Michael Lunsford is a tremendous athlete. A division-one talent. Already signed to play football at Marshall, Lunsford went on to beak a 39-year-old shot put state record and followed that up by becoming a state champion. Ohio State came calling, changing Michael's life forever.
County Planning Downtown Childcare Center on Former Jail Site
Franklin County is moving forward with plans to build a new childcare center on its Downtown campus. The three-story structure would be built at the southeast corner of Mound and Front Streets, where the county jail was located for nearly 50 years. The former jail building, which is vacant but...
OSHP: 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Licking County crash
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A 21-year-old man driving a motorcycle was killed during a crash in Licking County on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Deputies were called on a report of a crash just after 6 p.m. on Cristland Hills Road, located just outside of Buckeye Lake in Licking Township.
The dynasty that never was: Reliving the tail end of OSU's decade of dominance
In this four-part series, The O’Colly will revisit the 1981-87 Oklahoma State baseball teams, which have one of the most dominant stretches in college baseball history. The Cowboys’ seven consecutive College World Series appearances mark the longest stretch in the sport’s history, but they never came away with a national championship.
Prosecutor seeks to replace special prosecutors on major cases
LOGAN — The Hocking County Prosecutor’s office has asked a judge to terminate the appointments of special prosecutors in a handful of cases, including that of a Fairfield County man charged with murder, and that of a former Hocking County Sheriff’s chief deputy charged with theft and witness intimidation. In each of those two cases, Prosecutor Jennifer Graham has also asked the Hocking County Common Pleas Court to appoint a new special prosecutor. She has not taken this step, however, in two other cases being...
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