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Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Broehl collection of Coxon pottery to benefit Wayne County for years to come - here's how
Broehl auction offers a chance to obtain some local history. It's Margo Broehl wish to give a happy home, through an auction, to the collection of Coxon Belleek and other unique antiques her late husband collected, and also lend a helping hand to people for years to come. David Broehl...
Tuscarawas County Health Department sees 68% increase in Lyme disease cases
DOVER ‒ Officials with the Tuscarawas County Health Department have seen a 68% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from May 1 through June 30. There have been 74 suspected Lyme cases among Tuscarawas County residents, compared to 44 suspected cases during the same time period in 2023, the agency reported. As of July 10, health department staff were already investigating another 31 suspected cases of Lyme disease for July.
Dave McMillen officially named to fill Wayne commissioner seat formerly held by Sue Smail
A Plain Township trustee has been selected by the Republican Central Committee to fill the unexpired Wayne County commissioner term vacated by the retirement of Sue Smail. Dave McMillen, also a former Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Building Trades instructor, will fill the open seat. “I had the pleasure of...
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
Dirty Frank’s, 16-Bit among Downtown buildings proposed to be torn down for apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 16 Bit Bar+Arcade and the homes of other Downtown businesses are being proposed for demolition to make way for a 23-story apartment building. The Estrella is a mixed-use development proposed by Bluestone Brothers Capital to take up most of the block surrounded by East Rich, South […]
Dover to construct stormwater system to pave way for construction of Schaeffler plant
DOVER ‒ Dover City Council has authorized Service Director Dave Douglas to enter into contracts for a stormwater system on the north end of the city — the last step needed by the city to prepare the way for construction of the Schaeffler Group plant. The system is expected to cost around $1.5 million, with the majority of the money coming from grants from the Ohio Department of Development and the Governor's Office of Appalachia. ...
A Homeless Man Was Shot and Killed, Which Makes People Worry About the Safety of Out-of-state Cops at the RNC
The man who lived in one of Milwaukee’s tent cities was known to many people in the King Park neighborhood and was described by a friend as a “beautiful person.” People would often see him with a Bible while walking his dog. A cousin of the guy...
Dover Hopeful for More Grant Dollars
Dover is set to spend about 1.5 million dollars on stormwater management to accommodate the Schaeffler manufacturing facility coming to the city’s northern border. City Council Monday approved 1 million dollars in state grants to cover two-thirds of the cost. Mayor Shane Gunnoe says tax revenue from the project will cover most of the rest of the cost.
Muskingum Hosts Annual 7-on-7 Football Tournament
There’s only so much football to be played during the summer, but the 7-on-7 events and tournaments continue to roll around, this time at Muskingum University, with plenty of local area schools involved. At the Muskingum campus, the Muskies hosted six local area schools to participate in this 7-on-7...
Business Roof Collapses in Morning Blaze
For over three hours, units remained on scene for a Wednesday fire that claimed a large garage type building. Departments were toned out at about 2:40am to 1515 Midvale Mine RD, which is home to TDT Septic and Excavating LLC. Sherrodsville Volunteer Fire Department Captain Mike Booth says the building...
New Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty in 2023 Assualt
A 46-year-old New Philadelphia man reportedly punched two people in the stands of a freshman football game on Thursday, Oct. 12, at West Holmes High School and struck another person with his car as he attempted to flee the parking lot before police arrived. A pair of videos circulating on...
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting comment
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The comedy rock duo Tenacious D — made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. While onstage at a concert in Sydney on Sunday, Gass was...
Steakhouse chain opening first central Ohio location this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks with over 70 locations across the country will soon open its doors in central Ohio. The Capital Grille is scheduled to open at 1827 Olentangy River Road in the University View neighborhood on July 28. Offering steak, seafood and wine, the opening will mark […]
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin battles broken air conditioning amid heat
Retailers at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin are relying on portable air conditioning units to keep customers comfortable as the mall's central air conditioning system struggles to cope with this summer's intense heat. For the past two summers, the Mall at Tuttle Crossing has faced recurring HVAC problems. These issues have...
One in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is hospitalized after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Tuesday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened on the 1400 block of Elaine Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no further information available […]
Nationwide Children's Hospital gets $5 million from City Council for affordable housing in Linden
Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a $5 million grant from the Columbus City Council to support the creation of affordable housing in the Linden neighborhood. The money will be directed towards Healthy Homes, the affordable housing wing of Nationwide Children's Hospital, which aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the area.
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