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Stay healthy and informed as tickborne illnesses increase in Ohio, nationwide
At the recent inaugural Infectious Diseases in Appalachian Ohio Summit at Ohio University, health officials discussed the alarming increase in Lyme disease cases in Ohio. Similar increases have been observed nationally as well—according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the incidence of Lyme disease in the U.S. has approximately doubled since 1991.
Aircrafts will be used in Ohio to distribute oral rabies vaccines for wildlife
OHIO — The Ohio Department of Health announced that beginning July, 29 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and several Ohio local health departments (LHDs) will begin distributing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by ground and […]
Warm, sticky, scattered storms later
Skies will remain partly sunny on a warm, humid summer afternoon. High temperatures will peak in the mid-80s. A disturbance will trigger scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening, with a few stronger storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail, primarily over the northern part of the state ahead of a sagging boundary.
Ariane Kirkpatrick and Amonica Davis are the founders of Ohio’s first black women-owned 100% vertically integrated cannabis company
Despite the lack of Black entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, Ariane Kirkpatrick remained determined. According to WKCY-3, she entered the space officially in 2017. Kirkpatrick expressed her determination to overcome the challenges that came with being a black woman in her field. “Despite facing barriers and obstacles, we decided to make it work, and we succeeded,” she said.
Join Trulight Ministries “One Night in A Box” Upcoming Fundraiser
ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready for a night of giving back and raising awareness!. Trulight Ministries is hosting their “One Night in a Box” fundraiser on August 16th.This special event invites you to spend a night sleeping in a tent or box, whether at their designated location or your own backyard. The fundraiser will start at 7 PM and goes until 7 AM. Those who make it until 7 AM will be treated to a free breakfast.
Westerville man charged with murder accused of intentionally hitting man with pickup
A Westerville man faces a murder charge after the Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested him Tuesday saying he intentionally ran over an acquaintance with his pickup. Joshua Harper, 19, is charged with murder in the Monday afternoon incident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Matthew Cox. Deputies responded about 12:13 p.m. Monday...
Delegates from Ashland, Richland counties reflect on Republican National Convention experience
MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week...
Sean Fowler replaces the late Joe Kemmerer as Pleasant Township Trustee
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP − Sean Fowler, will replace the late Joe Kemmerer as a township trustee. Kemmerer died on July 13 and Fowler said he died of natural causes. Kemmerer had been a trustee for 30 years. ...
A survey of fans seem to think Ohio State football fans are unlikable
Recent survey results have sparked discussions among college football fans, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication of Ohio State's fan base. In a nationwide poll involving more than 2,000 participants, Ohio State football fans were notably recognized as one of the most passionate and engaged in the sport, or in other words, annoying.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA,...
Marathon employee hospitalized after injury on Ohio River
SOUTHPOINT, Ohio (WCHS) — Company officials said a Marathon employee was hospitalized Tuesday after being injured aboard a vessel on the Ohio River. A statement from Marathon said the injury occurred near South Point, Ohio. The employee's identity and condition has not been released. "Our thoughts are with our...
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
This story originally appeared on Ohio Capital Journal. As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings […]
Ohio Supreme Court will hear Senate president’s fight against deposition
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as part of a lawsuit against private school vouchers in the state, to decide whether or not Senate President Matt Huffman needs to answer questions on the topic. The court announced on Tuesday that it would take up the case, in which Huffman is asking to […]
Will an Ohio Judge Lose His Law License?
Longtime VC readers may recall the "censorious thuggery" of Geauga County, Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell. His conduct from the bench has long been controversial, but he nonetheless ran for re-election unopposed in 2020. When I last blogged about Judge Grendell, it was after reports he threatened to hold a mother...
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