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VP nominee JD Vance to dissolve last vestige of mothballed charity, give its $11K to Appalachia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. JD Vance is preparing to dissolve the vestiges of a charitable effort he launched in Ohio after publication of his best-selling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” the Trump-Vance campaign said. Vance formed two like-named nonprofits starting in 2016 to...
Bernie Moreno won’t talk about abortion bans. He supported one in Ohio, physician-activist says
Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is in a difficult position when it comes to abortion, and he appears to be trying to hedge. To win a close race against Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, he needs an important part of the Republican coalition — abortion opponents— to show up to the polls. But […]
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
River View is still rebuilding, but the seniors hope to start the turnaround now
WARSAW — Rebuilding a program, like River View, takes time. Coach Thom Lesiecki has seen strides, like having 35 players out for the Black Bears, who were 0-10 and scored only 24 points a year ago. "We've improved physically and mentally. The time we've put in at the weight room has helped us improve...
City Attorney's office wants to shut down Avalon Night Club, site of fatal June shooting
The Columbus City Attorney's office has filed a motion seeking to shut down a nightclub where two people died in a June shooting. The city wants to close Avalon Night Club at 205 N. 5th Street in the Downtown area. The city attorney's office said the property's owners had ignored previous court orders. ...
Cardiac arrest survivor still searching for man who helped save her
Kimber Perfect, a grandmother of five and avid cyclist, survived a cardiac arrest in 2017 after being saved by a passerby who performed CPR, and will now lead a team of walkers at the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday.
Mega Weekend: Comedy Festival, Little Grand opens, North Market Wine Fest, CBUS Soul & More for Your Weekend
Shows for the Comedy Festival are happening all weekend! Anyone going to the early shows at Columbus Performing Arts Center can enjoy a free popsicle from J-POPS & festive music!. Thanks for coming out to enjoy the first year for this fun + funny festival!. Festivals to enjoy this weekend...
Ryan Day announces who has won Ohio State starting quarterback job
Ryan Day made a big announcement on Thursday regarding Ohio State’s football team. The Buckeyes head coach said that transfer Will Howard will be the team’s starting quarterback for their season opener against Akron on August 31. “We’re excited about Will being a starter,” Day said. “Will has really taken a command of the offense... The post Ryan Day announces who has won Ohio State starting quarterback job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
30 electronic scooters pulled from the Scioto River during cleanup effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In June, Columbus residents with mobility issues expressed frustration with those who leave electronic scooters parked in the middle of neighborhood sidewalks. Columbus police and the city’s Division of Refuse Collection are now finding scooters to be a hazard elsewhere: in the Scioto River. Officers, metro park employees and volunteers with […]
Police: Suspect robs home after holding owners at gunpoint near Worthington
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of holding two people at gunpoint while robbing their home near Worthington on Wednesday. According to the Columbus Division of Police, an unknown suspect confronted the homeowners around 7 a.m. in the 1000 block of Woodman Drive located in the Olentangy Highlands neighborhood off Linworth and Olentangy River roads.
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
MVNU launches Master of Social Work degree program
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the launch of its Master of Social Work degree, starting in the Spring of 2025. The program will have specializations in Behavioral Health and School Social Work. The MSW is designed to develop students into advanced social work practitioners with specialized knowledge from a Christ-like perspective.
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