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Large-scale Ohio research project to explore how solar and farming can co-exist
Research underway at a Madison County solar farm promises to shed light on how well multi-use farming can work at a large scale. The answers will help shape best practices for future projects, while addressing some concerns raised in ongoing debates over siting large solar projects in rural farm areas.
Best of the rest: These athletes just missed the cut for Times Recorder's Top 25 lists
Putting together the Top 25 boys and girls in the past 25 years also led to some tough decisions, and here are some names who were also considered, in no particular order. Girls Kristyn Heagen, John Glenn, 2008 ...
Pelotonia Ride Weekend is back. Here’s which Newark, Granville roads it will affect
Pelotonia Ride Weekend is nearing its return with thousands of cyclists preparing to bike around central Ohio and Licking County to raise funds for cancer research. The event takes place Aug. 3 and 4 and features several routes of different lengths. Riders are scheduled to travel through Granville and Newark Aug. 3 on some of those routes, requiring commuters to share the road with them. ...
Mega Multiplier scratch-off brings $100,000 prize to Mansfield resident
Mansfield, Ohio – A Mansfield resident is now $100,000 richer after playing the Ohio Lottery’s “Mega Multiplier” scratch-off game. The winning ticket was bought at Marion Drive Thru and Besta Fasta Pizza on Marion Avenue. The fortunate winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced a mandatory deduction...
Kids invited to audition for 'The Lion King Jr.' at the Palace Theatre
Marion Palace Theatre will hold open auditions at 1 p.m. Aug. 18 for the Junior Palace Production of "The Lion King Jr.," a stage adaptation of Disney's beloved animated classic. The production is scheduled for performances in October. ...
Ready for Hire completes Create Camp
The Ready for Hire program, in collaboration with the Bucyrus Public Library, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Ready for Hire Create Camp. This innovative program saw 15 enthusiastic young adults engage in a wide range of hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) activities, all guided by four dedicated young adult camp coaches. The Create Camp culminated in an exciting Create Camp Olympics/program celebration, marking a triumphant end to two weeks of creativity and learning.
First comedy festival coming to Columbus in August
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new festival full of laughs and entertainment from national, local and regional comedians is coming to Columbus for the first time. The Columbus Comedy Festival is coming to several venues Aug. 14-18. The new festival, organized by Columbus Underground, will feature a full line up of comedians and entertainers with […]
Columbus fights online attack; state to spend $7M on issue
(The Center Square) – As Columbus continues to deal with a digital security incident, the state of Ohio announced it will spend $7 million in taxpayer money to help cities fight interent attacks. The global outage earlier this month, which impacted airlines, banks, emergency response, hospitals, and other businesses, also affected the city. As late as the end of last week, city officials could still not access external email, and...
Popular convenience store and eatery chain opens two Columbus-area locations in less than a week
If you thought Sheetz was ramping down its central Ohio expansion, think again. A mere six days apart, Sheetz launched its two newest Columbus-area stores. The Pennsylvania-based chain opened a Lancaster storefront, located at 1748 N. Memorial Dr. on June 17. Less than a week later, on June 23, the gas station and grab and go food hotspot opened a second new storefront at 4881 Roberts Rd., on the city’s west side.
Netflix's "Love is Blind" now casting in Columbus
"Love Is Blind," the popular Netflix reality dating show and social experiment, is now casting in Columbus, according to a post by its production company Kinetic Content.Why it matters: If Columbus is picked for a season, we'll be treated to lots of entertaining internet gossip as 30 lucky contestants become local celebrities.How it works: Fifteen men and 15 women, all from the same metro area, are put into separate "pods" where they can talk to — but not see — their date. The goal is to fall in love and get engaged to be married without ever knowing what the...
ZHDC Launches New Homebuying Program
ZANESVILLE, OH – A local non-profit organization just launched a new housing program for first time homebuyers. The Zanesville Housing Development Corporation recently started to give the residents of Greenwood Homes a chance to purchase the property they have been living in, for a fraction of the cost. Steve...
Lawmakers have lots of proposals to help with rising property taxes. Will any become law?
Homeowners in many parts of Ohio have seen significant spikes in their property tax bills. State lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to provide relief through a variety of strategies. But will any of those bills become law before the end of the year, which is also the...
All-Daily Record 23-24: Wrestler of the Year Caden Schmeltzer leads all-area team
It was another strong season for local wrestlers. Need proof? The area had 11 individuals earn All-Ohio honors at the OHSAA State Championships earlier this year, with a host of others qualifying for the tournament. Both Waynedale and Dalton placed 10th and 11th, respectively in the final Division III team standings, highlighted by Dalton's...
Ohio Braces for Afternoon Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Along I-71 Corridor
Cleveland, OH – Ohio is set to experience significantly more humid conditions today, with a high likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly along and east of the I-71 corridor. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert indicating that a few showers and storms may also move across Northwest Ohio by late this evening.
Blaney Wins First of Season at Sharon
HARTFORD, OH – Sharon Speedway was able to complete its fourth consecutive program during the month of July as sunshine and hot temps greeted race fans and teams on Saturday night for the annual “Bill Kirila Memorial”. Celebrating in the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply victory lane for the “Super Series” program presented by Bala Management were Dale Blaney (Hovis Auto & Truck Supply “410” Sprint Cars), Jordan Perkins (Gibson Insurance Agency Pro Stocks), Kole Holden (HTMA/Precise Racing Products RUSH Sportsman Modifieds), and Joe Gabrielson (Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical). It was Bucks Fabricating and Mark Thomas Ford Night.
Free drinking water testing available at Amish Health & Safety Fair
Free, simple water testing will be offered as part of the Ashland County Health and Safety Committee’s annual Amish Health and Safety Fair 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Hochstetler Milling, 552 State Route 95, Loudonville. “In partnership with Ohio EPA, we’re able to provide information on drinking water safety...