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Here's what makes St. Charles' Ned Gruber the Dispatch boys volleyball Coach of the Year
In his 11 years as St. Charles boys volleyball coach, Ned Gruber has helped the Cardinals remain a perennial state power. His efforts this spring nearly helped bring St. Charles the Division II state title. The Cardinals led the championship match two sets to one before Cincinnati McNicholas rallied for a 21-25, 25-16,...
HUD audit: Columbus Housing Authority's contractor CGI missed problems in Section 8 homes
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority — through its contractor — failed to ensure all Section 8 housing met quality standards, according to a new report. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General released a report Tuesday on Columbus’ housing choice voucher program, often called Section 8. The program for low-income...
Paint Valley grad Brock Blanton overcomes injury to return home to play for Chillicothe Paints
CHILLICOTHE — Brock Blanton was looking for a new outlet once summer began. The relief pitcher was in a bind and looking to find more time on the mound. He'd found success through his first three seasons at Eastern Kentucky, including a junior campaign in which he accrued three saves and struck out 29 through 27⅔ innings. His college career came to a sudden pause, however, after an injury shut him down midway through his latest season...
See what's happening in Columbus and central Ohio this weekend
Fireworks will be filling the night sky with bursts of color on Thursday night, but you can get an early start on the holiday by taking in the Central Ohio Symphony's free July 4 concert, where patriotic songs will be juxtaposed with pop fare like music from the Broadway hit, "Wicked." The show will end with its traditional pyrotechnical display. Two other local orchestras have concerts on the way as well. On Friday, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra...
Matters of Graves Importance: Fourth of July packed with things to do
Happy Fourth of July week Chillicothe! Check out these upcoming events to add even more sparks to your holiday. Be safe my friends. Nothing beats a good ‘ole fish fry and the Harrison Township Fire & Rescue Department and Association’s annual one will start at Walnut Creek Campground and Resorts at 11 a.m. Stop by early before they sell out. Danbarry Cinemas Free Summer Movies Series on this holiday is Wonka and it begins at 10 a.m. Doors will open one hour before showtime and the concession stand will be open. No tickets are needed. Seats are limited and not guaranteed so arrive early. No outside food or drink permitted.
Shelby student receives Ohio 4-H award for woodworking
A Mansfield resident was among the recipients of an Ohio 4-H Achievement Award presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Carson Secriskey received the Woodworking Achievement Award. Secriskey, 16, has been active in 4-H for nine years. He has taken market and special interest projects to the Richland County and Ohio State fairs. Secriskey is active as a club officer and 4-H Committee liason, serves on the Junior Fair Board and was the first runner-up Fair King 2023. He is enrolled at Shelby High School and is the son of Jeff and Janice Secriskey.
Local 4-H group honors deployed military
CHILLICOTHE— Recently, the local 4-H group the "Mud Crew" came together in Yoctangee Park to honor military service members being deployed overseas by tying yellow ribbons around trees near the park's entrance. Yellow ribbons symbolize support from home for American military personnel. Parent Brandy Montgomery's oldest son is currently on his second...
Hangout in the Holy Land: What are some ‘Burning Questions’ we have heading into the season?
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Justin Golba as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts...
What is the Best Gameday Tailgate Food?
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Watch NBC4 broadcasts live all day on a Weather Alert Day and for Red, White & BOOM!
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — NBC4 is your television home for Red, White & BOOM!, and Wednesday is a Weather Alert Day in central Ohio from Storm Team 4. Here is how we have you covered on NBC4i.com: Beginning with NBC4 Today at 4 a.m., you can watch our newscasts live all day in the video […]
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium And Bob Evans Farms Honor Military Families
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Bob Evans Farms are proud to host a special “Military Family Days” promotion from July 1-5, 2024 to honor those who have served, and their loved ones who support them. During Military Family Days, Bob Evans Farms is providing all military personnel...
International Intern Helping in Chillicothe Government
In the last council session, the city auditor introduced an intern in her office whose job is paid for by a regional planning commission, is a student in Athens, Ohio, and hails from an African nation. Krystal Spetnagel explained that the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has paid for Lailatu Braimah...
How technology operates in the education system and what is to come of it in the future
Technology in a classroom setting offers endless answers with a snap of a finger, but some students and their mentors from the field say technology might also be the very thing that interrupts genuine learning skills. Technology is prominently used in about every aspect of teaching. From laptops, smartboards and...
Chillicothe businessman says using steel to build homes is the future of affordable housing
CHILLICOTHE (25News Now) - Timothy Tobin of Eagle Companies in Chillicothe is experimenting by building homes with steel, and he believes this could be the future of home buying for those on a budget. Tobin said steel is more carbon-friendly and more affordable for new home buyers. He added that...
Columbus man pleads guilty in Jan. 6th breach of the U.S Capitol
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Monday, to assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 31-year-old Kyle Andrew Campbell, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers before U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss. Judge Moss will sentence Campbell on October 25, 2024.
Behind the curtain of the Columbus Black Theater Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Performing Arts Center is set to host the 12th annual Black Theatre Festival starting this Friday, giving actors, playwrights, and directors a chance to showcase their work. Julie Whitney Scott, founder and artistic director of the festival, understands the importance of highlighting work by Black artists and people of […]
Vote for Your Favorites in Columbus CEO’s 2024 Best of Business Awards
Voting is now open in Columbus CEO’s 17th annual Best of Business awards. Our annual reader poll seeks to learn your favorite local businesses and service providers, from accounting and law firms to health care facilities, meeting spaces, contractors, golf courses, restaurants and more. This year’s poll again features...
Ohio State HC Ryan Day under 'extreme pressure' heading into 2024
There's always pressure at Ohio State. The Buckeyes boast one of the only programs in all of college football that have a year-to-year expectation of winning championships.That's just part of the gig when you're Ohio State's head coach, but unfortunately for Ryan Day, his last six years in Columbus haven't produced a championship.To his credit, the Buckeyes did make the national championship in 2020 but they ended up losing to Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. They made the College Football Playoff again in 2022 but lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinal.Ohio State has been great but...
Klein: Anticompetitive pricing cost City, taxpayers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Serious claims coming from the Columbus city attorney's office. Zach Klein is alleging drug companies and pharmacy middlemen have ripped off taxpayers to the tune of $26 million dollars. "They're screwing people over by jacking up the prices of the insulin and we have to...
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