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Recent Graduate Awarded State Space Fellowship to Continue Research in Master’s Program
Henry Jacques, a recent May 2024 mechanical engineering graduate and now master’s student, was chosen for the competitive Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) fellowship program. The program, which funds his graduate studies, is a partnership between OSGC and NASA. The OSCG is a statewide network of colleges and universities...
‘Team Ohio’ Wins 65-over Gold Medal at 2024 Pan-American Masters Games
“I currently play in the Ohio MSBL baseball league based out of Canton, Ohio. I recently formed a tournament team made up of mainly MSBL players. We played in the International Pan-American Masters Games baseball tournament in Cleveland and won the 65+ Gold medal! Below is the summary of our Gold Medal run.”
Arrest made in Indiana of Ohio man wanted for fatally shooting a teenager
On Sunday, the Indiana State Police released a statement announcing their successful capture of a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. The operation was well-coordinated and took place on Saturday. On Saturday morning, Ohio authorities alerted the Indiana State Police to be on the lookout for a...
Ohio Veterans Conference coming to Ohio Union to connect those who have served
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Union is a place to unite. There’s a sense of community. It’s the perfect location for the 2024 Ohio Veterans Conference, happening on Aug. 3. “There’s a closeness of just being together with somebody who understands what you have been through,”...
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success
Solar developers are hoping that listening to local communities in Ohio early in the design stage will boost their chances for success before state regulators. “We are really invested in and committed to being good neighbors,” said Lindsey Workman, community affairs manager for Vesper Energy. The company held three meet-and-greet sessions in Greene County this […] The post Ohio solar project listening sessions seek to boost projects’ chances for success appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Isolated Storms and a Muggy Tuesday Afternoon
CLEVELAND — Isolated storm chances for the afternoon portion of your Tuesday across NE Ohio. A strong to severe storm will be possible, with gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise, anticipate more warm and muggy conditions as highs top off in the upper 80s to around 90. A cold...
Carrollton hosts Malvern, Southern Local, New Phila
Carrollton, Malvern, Southern Local and New Philadelphia high school football teams converged on Community Field in Carrollton for 7-on-7 play July 11. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced in April football 7-on-7 competition will now be permitted at any time prior to and after the season, other than the 28-day no-contact period immediately after the season. Previously, 7-on-7 competition was not permitted until May 15. Full practice and hitting are still not permitted during 7-on-7 play,
CHS history now ‘in the books’
Thanks to a local historian, the 154-year history of Carrollton High School is, as they say, “in the books.”. It’s literally “in the books” thanks to Ronald J. (Ron) Colaprete, who recently finished and published a 400-plus page book that chronicles the history of the school back to its opening date on Nov. 15, 1869.
State Patrol Lisbon Post announces plans for OVI checkpoint
The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint this week. The patrol says the county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.
Area news in brief for July 16
CHURCH BREAKFAST – Damascus Methodist Church and Middle Sandy Presbyterian Church plan their monthly community breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Damascus church, 300 Valley Road. Breakfast features all-you-can-eat, made-to-order pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice and coffee. Cost is donation only. Proceeds will benefit the church’s 2025 summer mission trip.
Work continues to curb human trafficking in Jefferson County, beyond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A combined effort from a group of local and regional agencies recently led to 10 arrests of people seeking to buy sex in Jefferson County. The 2-day operation was set up to expose those on both ends of the transaction. Steubenville Police Chief Kenny Anderson...
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