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Accessibility Availability Conversation Scheduled for July 30th
(Chillicothe) – The Chillicothe Ross County Public Library has been selected as a recipient of the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities initiative. The public is invited to weigh in on this initiative — whether you have a disability, or advocate for someone...
New deviled-egg flavor at the state fair will 'blow you away'
Ohio's final entry in the yearly battle for the nation's weirdest state-fair foods: bubblegum-flavored deviled eggs. The Ohio Poultry Association announced the last of seven deviled-egg flavors Thursday that it plans to serve up at the Ohio State Fair, which opens Wednesday in Columbus. They'll all be available at the association's "Devilishly Good Egg Stand" in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion & Beer Garden.
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Trenton Township prepares annexation Q&A
SUNBURY — Trenton Township held a community meeting on April 10 to discuss annexation. Officials later put together a question-and-answer guide to accompany the presentation. Threats for annexation into Sunbury has led the township to engage with property owners neighboring the city and look into slowing down annexation. “The...
Ex-Ohio State star Braxton Miller's son secures first scholarship offer from FAU, Tom Herman
The recruitment process for young college football prospects seems to begin earlier each year, with some athletes even getting scouted as early as middle school. That trend is especially evident with the son of former Ohio State star Braxton Miller. Landon Miller is already attracting FBS interest despite being about to enter sixth grade. The recruit from the class of 2031 announced on social media Friday that he received his first scholarship offer from Florida Atlantic.
Police identify 19-year-old man killed in North Linden shooting; suspect arrested
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting in North Linden Saturday morning and a suspect has been arrested, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Officers were called to a home in the 1700 block of Genessee Avenue just after 10:35 a.m. on a report of a shooting.
Columbus healthcare provider sentenced for Medicaid fraud
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The owner of a home healthcare agency has been sentenced after being convicted of falsely billing the state’s Medicaid system. Dorreetha Irby, owner of Loving Hearts LLC of Columbus, was sentenced Thursday to five years of probation, a suspended 10-month prison sentence and $13,261.06 in restitution, according to Ohio Attorney General […]
New Collaborative Community Space to Open in Hilltop
The owners of Third Way Coffee House are expanding their services and have added a community space across the street. Third Way CoLab is a collaborative community space founded by the owners of Third Way Coffee, father and son John and Tim Rush. The space is located at 3058 W. Broad St. and will officially open Saturday.
Ohio State's Weakness In 2024 Revealed By ESPN Analyst
The Ohio State Buckeyes will look like a much different team this season after losing and gaining some players through the transfer portal. The team lost quarterback Kyle McCord but gained former Alabama Crimson Tide safety Caleb Downs, former Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin, former Ole Miss ...
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 ...
Zanesville Purina employees volunteer for local service projects
ZANESVILLE – Workers from the Zanesville Purina factory recently participated in the company's 23rd annual Purina Cares Day by dedicating two days to volunteering and engaging in community service, per a news release. Projects were related to food security, community and restoration improvements and animal shelter enhancements. Purina associates...
Four fatal crashes in the second quarter in Fairfield County
LANCASTER - The Fairfield County Health Department (FCHD) and the Fairfield County Safe Communities Coalition have reported four traffic crash fatalities in Fairfield County for the period of April through June of 2024. April 2024- Two fatal crashes reported. May 2024- One fatal crash reported. June 2024- One fatal crash...
It Happened in Crawford County: Linda Schulze retired, but is still answering a calling
Linda Schulze is the daughter of Harold and Marsades Mast. Linda’s brothers are Kenneth, Thomas and John. She attended Lucas schools in Richland County and loved it, especially science and math. She played French horn and trombone in the band and was in Girl Scouts grades two thru 12 and graduated in 1968. ...
Woman uses CPR to save her dog who stopped breathing after accident with another dog
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We have all heard by now how CPR is critical to saving someone's life. But what do you do if your dog or cat is in a medical crisis?. “It’s one of those things you don’t need it till you need it,” says Dr. Dillon Clouse, a veterinarian at Animal Care Center at Cherry Way. “We all hope that we never have to use CPR on an animal.”
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