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RecoveryOhio to host Mental Health Day to support Ohioans at State Fair
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has announced a significant event aimed at raising awareness and providing support for mental health issues. Mental Health Day will be celebrated at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024, offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to access valuable behavioral health resources and information.
New Ohio University Zanesville youth mental health training prepares teachers to help students more
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new mental health training program aims to better equip teachers to connect students and their families with the resources they need. The CARE Team at Ohio University’s Zanesville campus is hosting the training on Aug. 2 and 7 for those who signed up.
Straker Foundation Announces “Start to Finish” Grant Cycle
ZANESVILLE, OH – The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation is excited to announce its “Start to Finish” grant cycle for Fall of 2024. This special opportunity is perfect for projects that can be fully completed with a grant of $20,000 or less. Eligible projects must stand alone, meaning they should not be a part of a larger ongoing project or the completion of a previous one.
Brave Beginnings Car Show Fundraiser
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Brave Beginnings is a local child advocacy group that assists area children in overcoming the challenges they face in the wake of abuse. Pine Creek Valley Farm has partnered with Brave Beginnings to hold a car-show fundraiser, which benefits Brave Beginnings and the youth they support.
Midwest Summer Sprint to make waves at Dillon State Park
NASHPORT, OH- This weekend marks an exciting event for Muskingum County as Dillon State Park hosts the Midwest Summer Sprint Championships. The rowing competition will feature youth, master and open events over a 1,000-meter course. “It is time for the regatta and that means that there are tons of rowers...
Woman killed in fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 identified
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who was killed Thursday afternoon in a fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in southwestern Franklin County. Karen Ann Gearhart, 79, of Lancaster in Fairfield County, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:36 by Jackson Township medics, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol crash report. ...
OSHP: 19-year-old dead after crashing in Morrow County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man is dead and another is seriously injured after a crash in Morrow County early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jack Allen, of Cardington, was driving a Ford Focus westbound on Township Road 232 around 4:45 a.m. when he reportedly drove off the left side of the road and overturned into a creek.
2026 3-star Ohio DB to visit Michigan State on Saturday
Three-star safety RJ Holland of Pickerington, Ohio will be at Michigan State on Saturday for Spartan Dawg Con. Holland announced his upcoming visit to East Lansing, Mich. via X on Friday. Holland is ranked as the No. 42 safety and No. 37 player from Ohio in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class.
Six people achieve milestone at drug court commencement
LOGAN — The Hocking County Common Pleas courtroom was packed with people on Wednesday, but not for a trial or hearing. The audience that filled the courtroom’s benches — and included multiple county and state officials — was there to watch and cheer on the biggest graduating class so far from the court’s drug court program. The drug court, according to its coordinator Jessica Conley, is a four-phase program lasting 12-18 months. It involves intensive intervention and treatment, designed to individually meet the needs of...
Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
Ohio State basketball makes the cut for basketball legend’s son
The Ohio State basketball program is in the process of building itself back up as a program. Jake Diebler knows what greatness looks like in Columbus. His brother played during the best era of Buckeye basketball since the 1960s. Thad Matta showed that Ohio State can be not just a regional powerhouse, but a national one too.
Group steals DoorDasher's car at gunpoint, then abandons it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group tried to steal food and then briefly stole a car, police say. Columbus police said the robbery happened in the 4500 block of Hemingway Court on July 22 just before 7 p.m. Two people were delivering food through DoorDash when two girls came...
The Daily: Laine Trade Still a Probability; Kasper is No. 1
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said Thursday that he is still plans to trade Patrik Laine, but he can’t guarantee he will move him. Waddell needs to wait until Laine leaves the NHL/NHL Players Association program to allow teams to talk to him. “His progress I keep...
230-acre development deemed ‘traffic nightmare’ by locals moves forward
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A proposal to build a 230-acre development in Delaware that residents previously said will aggravate the “central Ohio traffic nightmare” has moved another step forward. Metro Development is aiming to build a neighborhood named “Northwood” with 1,168 homes across 230.67 acres at the northwest corner of State Route 521 and the […]
DARTS cap another successful summer
Another year, another combined top-three showing at this month’s Greater Columbus Swim League Championship by the Delaware Aquatic Racing Team Stingrays. The DARTS, making their 46th showing in the GCSL showcase, saw the Juniors (6U, 8U and 10U) finish third with 1,390 points and the Seniors (12U, 14U and 18U) close fifth with 759.
Metropolitan Division: Patrik Laine Cleared to Return, on NHL Trade Block
Earlier in the summer, we learned that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was a candidate to be moved via NHL trade. However, due to his attendance in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, those discussions were put on pause. Now, the 26-year-old Finnish sniper is reportedly cleared to return from the assistance program — via Elliotte Friedman — which means the Blue Jackets have free rein to discuss a trade with other teams. In fact, it appears that step has already been taken, as the 26-year-old and his agent have been given permission to speak with other teams.
McConnelsville to host Lavender Festival
McCONNELSVILLE — Southeast Ohio's inaugural Lavender Festival is set to transform McConnelsville from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by Bellavenue Manor at 207 S. 10th St., this free event marks a fragrant milestone for the region. Bellavenue Manor, an urban lavender farm and gift shop operated by Mark Ponchak and Nick Jenior, cultivates around 600 lavender plants throughout the village, used in various products and projects.
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