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Centerburg council approves buying lots on Houck, Clayton
CENTERBURG — Centerburg village council members paved the way for a new town hall on Monday when they approved buying lots on Clayton and Houck streets. The village will pay the Centerburg Public Library $90,000 for parcels 18-00046.000 and 18-00047.000 on East Houck Street and parcel 1800048.000 at 52 N. Clayton St.
Car crashes after being pursued through multiple counties, 2 taken into custody
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two suspects are in custody after they were pursued in multiple counties on Monday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a vehicle which had been reported stolen was seen in Richland County which had been involved in multiple pursuits with prior agencies. Shortly afterward, a trooper in Knox County saw the vehicle headed south on State Route 95.
K9 unit sniffs out meth, triggers 2 arrests after Mount Vernon traffic stop
MOUNT VERNON — Two suspects remain in jail after being indicted Monday for drug trafficking by a Knox County Grand Jury — thanks to a K9 unit that sniffed out methamphetamine during a traffic stop. According to a press release by the Mount Vernon Police Department, Judy McCloskey...
2 East Knox FFA members receive State FFA Degrees
HOWARD — East Knox FFA juniors Hayden Baker and Blake Elliott recently received their State FFA Degrees at the 96th annual Ohio FFA Convention in the Celeste Center at the Ohio Exposition Center. This is the highest degree that an FFA member can receive on the state-level and is...
MV Farmers Market in full swing
The growing season is in full swing in Knox County and that means a bountiful supply of locally grown, fresh produce is available at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Two dozen vendors set up on Public Square each Saturday morning to provide a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables and herbs – all grown within 25 miles of downtown Mount Vernon. Shoppers will also find meats, baked goods, cut flowers, granola, goat milk soap, honey, unique jellies and maple syrup.
Charter school head pleads guilty to using $265,000 in school cash to buy New Albany home
The founder and superintendent of two Columbus charter schools pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to conspiring to commit bank fraud after using more than a quarter of a million dollars from the schools to help buy a house in New Albany. Abdirizak Y. Farah, 59, faces a possible sentence of up to 30 years in prison for his guilty plea, according to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Columbus. Sentencing...
Brick House Blue to open coworking space at Innovate New Albany with Barry Bagels shop
The city of New Albany is stepping up its efforts to help small businesses and startups. The city has announced that it is opening Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany. The project includes the addition of a Barry Bagels shop at the location. ...
Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $137 million jackpot for July 2, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $137 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
'Not worth it': Parents struggle to get state money to help kids' education after pandemic
When the pandemic hit and threw a wrench into Ohio kids' education, the state launched a savings account program to reimburse parents for after-school activities − up to $500 at first and then up to $1,000 a year per qualifying child. For many families, that's a huge help. That's...
Daniel Wetterich paces crowded Ohio Open Championship leaderboard entering final round
WESTFIELD CENTER — A new leader emerged Tuesday, but the 103rd Ohio Open Championship remains a wide-open affair after the second round at Westfield Country Club. Cincinnati professional Daniel Wetterich fired a 7-under 63 on the North course to take sole possession of first place at 9-under overall. He'll have plenty of competition entering Wednesday's final round on the South course, with 10 golfers within three shots of the lead.
Member who resigned from teachers’ pension fund concerned about investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio's chaotic teachers' pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an "illegitimate" investment firm.
Multi-county pursuit across central Ohio ends in arrest
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
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