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Black Stripe Alert! Freshman receiver Mylan Graham sheds black stripe
While freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith is getting all the hype, many people forget there was another highly touted receiver in the 2024 recruiting class in Mylan Graham. Becoming the newest member of Zone 6, Graham has lost his black stripe to be officially welcomed to the Brotherhood. While it is...
Hereinafter's Riley rising star in restaurant business
MILLERSPORT — He’s young and rising fast. “As a kid I was always very social and involved,” recalled Nathan Riley. “Growing up I was very entrepreneurial and wanted to own a business like my father. I come from a very large Appalachian family that taught me the importance of community and having a strong...
Fourth-quarter rally lifts Mapleton over Loudonville in season opener
NANKIN – It took just one Friday night for Mitchell Young to prove that winning is in the genes. After growing up watching his father, Al Young, accumulate 198 victories in 29 seasons at Black River, Mitchell guided Mapleton to a rousing, comeback victory over visiting Loudonville, 32-24. The...
Cam Newton makes pitch to hire a former Ohio State football standout that one NFL team isn’t too happy with
Former Ohio State Buckeyes punter Drue Chrisman is hunting for a new NFL gig, and his latest adventure took him to Washington for a tryout. The 27-year-old last played for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 and decided to make a mini-documentary about his tryout with the Commanders. Chrisman's ...
Ohio high school football scores | Akron/Summit County scoreboard from OHSAA Week 1
The 2024 Ohio high school football regular season kicks off this week, with Akron-area teams playing Thursday through Saturday. The action starts at 7 p.m. today when Walsh Jesuit travels to Youngstown to play Ursuline. We'll have full coverage throughout the weekend. Return here throughout for score updates, as well as box scores from area games at the end of each night. ...
Shred & E-Recycle Event - Saturday, September 14
Back by popular demand! Based on feedback from our residents, we added a second Shred & E-Recycle Event, which will be held on Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Safely shred important family or household documents and drop off your old cell phones, tablets and more for recycling. Below, find a list of Frequently Asked Questions, including what you will and will not be able to recycle.
Breaking News – Fire Reported in Homeless Camp in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH — A fire at a homeless camp behind the Salvation Army on North Bridge Street is causing significant difficulties for firefighters. The blaze, located at 1419 North Bridge Street, has been complicated by limited access to the area. First responders on the scene have reported heavy black...
World of Outlaws Championship Contenders Chasing History, Share Respects to Scott Bloomquist
CHILLICOTHE, OH (August 22, 2024) – With nine races left in a competitive World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models season stands three drivers who are on the cusp of reaching a historical milestone in 2024. Brandon Sheppard, the four-time World of Outlaws champion, is chasing a fifth...
Meet the 2024 Football Friday Nite preseason team
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — High school football is back in Ohio, and with that comes the return of Football Friday Nite with Sports Director Joe Nugent, Whitney Harding and David DeGuzman. Here’s a look at the talented individuals who made the 2024 FFN Preseason Team. QB Tavien St. Clair, Bellefontaine He’s the No. 1 recruit […]
Ohio bill to pick a state fish swims through Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort inspired by NBC4 viewers and readers to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish is finally swimming through the Statehouse. The Ohio House passed House Bill 599 in June with a vote of 93 to 4 to designate sander vitreus, commonly known as the walleye, as the state’s […]
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Report: Ohio school-to-prison pipeline bolstered by ‘exclusionary discipline,’ absenteeism
“Student disconnection” spurred on by mental health factors, disproportionate discipline and a lack of in-school supports plays its part in driving Ohio’s absenteeism rate, according to a new report from an Ohio think tank. That absenteeism, and the contributing factors of it, can create “an entry point in the school-to-prison pipeline,” according to Policy Matters […]
Central State leads $5M grant to grow vegetables, fruit more sustainably
Central State University is recruiting farmers for a $5 million federal grant to grow higher yields of fruit and vegetables while lowering planet warming emissions. The $5 million grant for the program was the highest dollar amount offered by the from the United States Department of Agriculture. Program leaders are...
Cable barriers meant to prevent cross-median crashes failed in fatal I-70 crash that left 33-year-old woman dead
MADISON COUNTY, Ohio — Steel cable barriers line hundreds of miles of freeway medians in Ohio. Installed in 2003, they are designed to prevent a car or truck from crossing the median and crashing into traffic heading in the opposite direction. On Wednesday, the driver of a box truck...
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