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If You See Someone With A Purple Door In Ohio, This Is What It Means
There are so many different house designs out there that when you come across one that is very colorfully painted nothing may cross your mind but appreciation for how pretty the houses are. If their front door just so happens to be painted an unnatural wood color like red, purple,...
Start dates for central Ohio schools
OHIO, USA — Although summer is still in full swing, many schools are preparing for the return of students in August. In just a matter of weeks, students will be back in the classroom. Below, you'll find a list of start dates for local school districts:. Big Walnut Local...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
The World’s Longest Yard Sale Returns to Ohio in 2024
PIKEVILLE, TN – July 18, 2024 – Excitement is mounting as the 127 Yard Sale, famously recognized as The World’s Longest Yard Sale, prepares for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Spanning an impressive 690 miles from Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama, this year’s event promises a spectacular array of bargains, unique finds, and community spirit.
As tick-borne diseases spread rapidly across Ohio, researchers call on the public for help
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neal Sargeant drags a one-meter piece of cloth through the tall grass. After walking a few feet, he stops, kneels and flips over the fabric. “And just like that, he’s ours,” Sargeant says. Attached is an American dog tick. He drops the tick...
Ohio State Fair Previews Treats And New Foods For 2024
This week, many Richland Countians will be heading down to Columbus for the annual extravaganza known as the Ohio State Fair. There, food vendors will be firing up the grills, filling the fryers, and prepping the delicious bites of this year’s event. Brand new in 2024 is New Food...
Ohio's longest rivers flow for hundreds of miles. See the top 10
Did you know one of the facts about Ohio is that it was named after the Seneca word for river? The Seneca people, who spoke Seneca, an Iroquoian language, named Ohio after the Ohio River. It can mean "good river," "large creek," or "great river”, according to WorldAtlas. The rivers in Ohio are...
Ohio City Named One Of America’s Easiest Going Cities
There are many different kinds of people that exist within the United State of America which they all have their pros, cons, and mannerisms. There is city, urban, country, rural, and so many more kinds of people within America's borders, who all contribute to society in different ways. One of the main things that separates these groups of people is the type of environment they prefer to live or enjoy their time in.
Here's why the Licking County village William Robertson founded was renamed Utica
On Feb. 6, 1816, William Robertson’s plat map for the village of Wilmington, present day Utica, was approved and recorded with the county. There is no record as to why he chose the name Wilmington; perhaps he believed it sounded like William, but the name wouldn’t last. When...
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