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2024 high school football: Top games to watch each week during season
The high school football slate is shaping up to make for some memorable Friday nights this fall in northwest Ohio. Here's a look at (potentially) the best games each week of the 2024 season. WEEK 1 (Aug. 23) ■ Southview at Northview: In the battle of Sylvania, the rivals clash in the opener for the second straight season. The Cougars, who won the inaugural Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division title in 2023, defeated the Wildcats 34-0 at home last season. Southview holds a 28-17-1 lead in the annual Crosstown Classic. A renovated Cats Stadium makes its debut, featuring new seating areas, a new press box, and and the installation of an all-weather track.
26th Annual Pork Rib-Off Attracts Ohio BBQ Competitors
After earning the highest votes for both rib and pulled pork this year, the team from Ale Yeah BBQ, Delaware, Ohio, (center) took top honors in both categories. Judges shown include Adam Heffron, Executive Director, Ohio Expo Center & State Fair; Rep. Bob Peterson; Representative; Tony Dowdy, Area Director of Retail Operations, Giant Eagle; and Jeff Reese, Marketing Specialist, Ohio Ag Net. Also joining was Cheryl Day, executive vice president of Ohio Pork Council.
Williamstown officials to display elementary school cornerstone artifacts during Aug. 6 meeting
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Williamstown city officials will have a ceremonial public display of the contents of a historic capsule in the cornerstone recently removed from the old Williamstown Elementary School building. The cornerstone was officially opened last week by members of Williamstown’s Masonic Lodge and the West Virginia Grand...
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" wings can legally contain bones
The Ohio Supreme Court has decided that "chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones" according to Michael Rubinkam of the Associated Press. The Ohio Supreme Court issued the ruling on Thursday, "rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat."
Waverly Activity Center hosting Teacher Totes
WAVERLY, W.Va. (WTAP) -People will be able to nominate three teachers of their choosing, and the Waverly activity center will provide teacher totes for the supplies they have. Tracey Davis, the executive director of the Waverly Activity center, said the reason for doing this is that teachers are the ones paying out of pocket to help give kids the education they need.
Reno VFD’s Fire Chief receives the July Golden Shield Award
RENO, Ohio (WTAP) - Each month WTAP and Morrison Incorporated honor first responders for the work they do protecting us. The Reno Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Chief, Jon Bradford, is July’s Golden Shield Award winner. Chief Bradford has been a member of the Reno VFD for over 38...
St. Marys attorney selected for Ohio State Bar board
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys attorney started a three-year term on the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors on July 1 to represent Ohio Bar member attorneys in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin and Mercer counties. Zach Ferrall is a partner at Noble, Montague and Moul LLC in St....
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
J.D. Vance’s Ex-Friend Wants Trans Kids to Know the GOP Is Using Them as a “Political Ploy”
The past several years have seen record-high numbers of anti-LGBTQ+bills introduced in state legislatures around the country, which has demonstrably worsened the mental health of the queer and trans youth bearing the brunt of that onslaught. But Detroit-based public defender Sofia Nelson, who has recently made national headlines due to...
Ohio deputies find man that disappeared after high speed chase; has a nationwide warrant
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A nationwide manhunt has ended after the Noble County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Washington County man that was wanted after pursuit on Tuesday. According to officials, Detective Cory May and Deputy Dylan Guerrieri of the Noble County Sheriff’s Office were traveling on I-77 near milepost 23 when […]
Authorities investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Morgan County
STOCKPORT, Ohio (WTAP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to the release, the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred on July 30 at approximately 10:07 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 376 near State Route 226 in Windsor Township, Morgan County.
Shane Kline’s path to NBC Sports Next started with WOUB
ATHENS, OH – Growing up near Cleveland, Shane Kline had a traditional idea of the career he wanted to pursue in sports broadcasting. But his career ended up leading him down a path on the cutting edge of sports technology. “I chose Ohio University strictly for the broadcast journalism...
Library displays vintage toy collection of 11-year-old who fixes them
During the entire month of July, Lennon Spiezio of Athens, 11, was happy to know that his vintage collection of pull-string talking toys brought smiles to many faces, young and old alike, while within two glass cases at the Athens Public Library. About 20 of his pull-string toys, more than half from the 1960s and made by the Mattel toy company, feature the likes of Crackers the Parrot, made in 1962; Mr. Ed the talking horse, also introduced in 1962; Bozo the Clown from 1963;...
The next Athens Porchfest is scheduled and its organizers want more people talking about porches
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Rob Delach wants to talk about porches. It’s only been one month since the first-ever Near East Side Neighborhood Porchfest, and Delach, who helped organize the event, already has the next one penciled in for May 18, 2025. On Tuesday, he met with interested community members at Jackie O’s to gather feedback and suggestions — and discuss the importance of Athens’ porches more broadly. A dozen people answered his invitation.
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