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Boxing Royalty: Prince Charles training new generation of Mansfield fighters
MANSFIELD — The gym inside the warehouse of Tim’s Mid-Ohio Home Improvements on Marion Avenue is a no-frills affair. The sparring ring sits in one corner, its bright blue floor and blue and red corner pads standing in stark contrast to the structure’s dull gray cement block walls. Three black heavy bags hang from the rafters of the loft with two more waiting to be hung.
Rural Hardin County schools join voucher lawsuit
Jul. 19—KENTON — Hardin County superintendents fear Ohio's next budget crisis will force lawmakers to choose between funding public schools and the state's private-school voucher system. The county's six public school districts — Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Upper Scioto, Ridgemont and Riverdale — came together earlier this year to join the coalition of public schools suing the EdChoice ...
Annual Veterans Picnic is a success
ZANESVILLE, OH- The Muskingum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their annual veteran’s picnic in conjunction with Veterans Appreciation Foundation Weekend to honor and thank veterans for their service. The picnic was complimentary and included hamburgers, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, cookies and more. Veterans attended...
Hillsboro Rent-2-Own to give away freezer full of groceries
The Rent-2-Own store in Hillsboro is giving away a freezer full of groceries to the person who comes closest to guessing its cost. Entries can be submitted on Facebook, at the store or by calling 937-393-5606. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 22. “We’re a family-owned business here,...
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 […]
Severe shortage of rainfall brings drought conditions to southeast Ohio’s usually wet summer
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been a hot and humid summer, the perfect ingredients for rain. So, where has all the rain gone?. June is usually the rainiest month in southeast Ohio with July not trailing much behind. But this June, Athens saw just 1.13 inches of rain,...
Enbridge Gas experiencing tech outage
Jul. 19—LIMA — Enbridge Gas Ohio, formerly Dominion East Ohio, is currently experiencing technical difficulties due to a large-scale technology outage affecting multiple systems worldwide, according to a release from the company. Should a natural gas-related emergency arise, Enbridge is advising gas utility customers to call 911 if their call to the company's customer service line go ...
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Turnpike event serves as venue to raise awareness of human trafficking
Along the Ohio Turnpike, outside the Glacier Hills Service Plaza - lots of food and fun. Inside - all sorts of family activities, and even a therapy dog. It's all part of the Turnpike Commission's customer appreciation day. Bowling Green State University professor Tracy McGinley is also set up inside.
Ohio expands newborn screenings for cystic fibrosis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio will soon begin screening for more mutations of cystic fibrosis in all newborns. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Department of Health announced an expansion of newborn screening capabilities to increase its testing for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis. Only a handful of states offer screenings for the maximum number of […]
Libertarian candidate enters race for Ohio's 31st House District, now a three-way contest
Libertarian Jennings Digman of Cuyahoga Falls has entered the November general election race to represent Ohio's 31st House District. Digman was the only new addition to the ballot by the Summit County Board of Elections following Thursday's 4 p.m. deadline for minor party candidates to file. The 31st District race is now a three-way...
J.D. Vance’s public Venmo account highlights ties to group behind Project 2025—as well as alumni of ‘elite universities’ the nominee has condemned
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday. In recent years, the public Venmo accounts of government officials have brought on a string of awkward news stories for a congressman, a Supreme Court justice, and even the sitting U.S. president. But despite those cautionary tales, Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance has become the latest politician to let his public contacts on the payment app pop up in headlines.
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