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Nearly 1/4 of Ohio experiencing ‘extreme drought’ conditions
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Across Ohio, drought conditions are continuing to worsen. With only four intensities of drought, the National Drought Mitigation Center has placed 21 of Ohio’s 88 counties into an extreme drought. Drought condition levels range from none to exceptional drought. In an extreme drought, NDMC reports lawns can become dormant, as well […]
Preseason Picks: Media predict area football league races
MANSFIELD — Pigskin prognosticators across north central Ohio have read the tea leaves and are announcing the results. Reporters and commentators from media outlets across the region took part in a preseason high school football poll in an attempt to determine champions in eight conferences encompassing 17 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
NE Ohio newspaper drivers pension plan gets $31.6 million boost from feds
WASHINGTON, D. C. - A pension plan that covers more than 800 northeast Ohio newspaper drivers is getting $31.6 million from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation so it can pay full benefits to retirees. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced Friday that it approved an application submitted to the...
Huge Vampire Coven in Ohio Gets Netflix Documentary
Netflix is about to drop a documentary that might show the world that Ohio is more creepy than we thought. And that is saying something. Joshua Rofé, who directed the 2021 Bob Ross doc has now set his sights on a murder mystery that took place in 1994 at a Goth club in Dayton, Ohio. This documentary titled "Vampires in Gem City" allegedly uncovers a vampire coven that's so large that it's only second to New Orleans. Ohio resident and TikToker with nearly 250,000 followers, Brittanstein says that it's not surprising that Ohio is fascinated with the dark side since this relatively small state has far more haunted attractions than any other state in the country.
Trumpeter Swans Survived Habitat Loss and Now Thrive in Ohio
Thanks to a collaboration with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the animal is reestablished in Ohio and no longer on the state’s threatened species list. By Paris Mather. Despite being known for their graceful elegance, swans have a turbulent history. “Early settlers drained many natural wetlands needed for survival, and trumpeter swans were almost completely gone from Ohio by the 1900s,” says Jon Cepek, a Cleveland Metroparks wildlife ecologist.
2024 Highlight Zone Preview: Angola Hornets
ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) – After sporting identical 12-1 seasons in 2017 & 2018, the Angola football program has hit a bit of a speed bump, as the Hornets have posted a losing record in three of the five seasons since – including a 2-8 mark last fall. Angola’s move from 4A down to 3A this […]
Dwenger tops Angola for second big win in as many nights
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Bishop Dwenger girls volleyball team won its second big match in as many nights, as the Saints took down Angola 3-1 (29-27, 18-25, 25-18, 25-20) on Wednesday night at home after beating Bellmont 3-1 in Decatur on Tuesday. Bishop Dwenger improves to 3-1 with its next match at home […]
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