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Will an Ohio Judge Lose His Law License?
Longtime VC readers may recall the "censorious thuggery" of Geauga County, Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell. His conduct from the bench has long been controversial, but he nonetheless ran for re-election unopposed in 2020. When I last blogged about Judge Grendell, it was after reports he threatened to hold a mother...
Carmen's Crew takes down TBT defending champion Heartfire, advances to quarterfinals
Jamel Morris hit a 3-pointer, pushing Carmen's Crew past the target score and handing the Ohio State alumni team a 74-70 win against No. 1 seed Heartfire in a The Basketball Tournament regional final at Dayton's UD Arena on Wednesday. With the win, No. 3 seed Carmen’s Crew will play No. 7 seed...
New Philadelphia mayor proposes outdoor drinking area for special events
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Mayor Joel Day has a plan to allow outdoor drinking downtown, but only during special events. Residents have debated the DORA – designated outdoor refreshment area – for months. On one side have been business owners and event organizers who say it will boost business. The other side has included recovering alcoholics and family members who say it will set a poor example for kids and encourage bad behavior.
Tuscarawas County Dog Pound: 4 pit bull puppies die after being given rat poison
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Employees with the Tuscarawas County Dog Pound are investigating "a horrific scene of abuse" after four pit bulls died in the Wayne Township area last week. According to a Facebook post, dog wardens were called to Kaylor Road Northwest just south of Soehnlen Road Northwest...
Gov. Mike DeWine opens 2024 Ohio State Fair as his plan to transform it starts to take shape
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Mike DeWine is the governor of Ohio. But for at least one day per year, he’s also king of the Ohio State Fair. DeWine was the center of attention during the opening of the 2024 Ohio State Fair on Wednesday – cutting a ceremonial ribbon with family members and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, then touring the grounds with a cluster of aides, administration officials, and reporters in tow.
Northeast Ohio Thursday forecast: Eventual clearing, cooler weather
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rain chances will move out of the area Thursday morning leaving clear, sunny skies and mild temperatures behind. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the mid 70 with light breezes. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s. Friday looks to be sunny and clear with highs in the upper 70s.
Florida SouthWestern player, former Chillicothe Paint Victor Figueroa drafted by Padres
Florida SouthWestern superstar Victor Figueroa will have a chance to make his boyhood dreams of becoming a professional baseball player come true after the Bucs slugger was selected in the 18th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft by the San Diego Padres last Tuesday. (Editor’s note: Figueroa, from...
Ohio redistricting amendment will appear on November ballot
(The Center Square) – Ohio voters will get the chance in November to decide whether to remove the redistricting process from lawmakers and create an independent commission. A group pushing for a constitutional amendment they say would remove politics from redistricting gathered more than enough signatures to put the question on the general election ballot. All that’s left is to figure out the exact ballot language. Secretary of State Frank...
Lumos Announces Inaugural Expansion Into Ohio With a $230M Investment to Build 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Across the Mahoning Valley
Lumos will begin construction in Mahoning and Trumbull County, bringing cutting-edge 100% Fiber Internet to the Mahoning Valley. Lumos, a leading 100% Fiber-Optic Internet and Total Home Wi-Fi service provider in the Mid-Atlantic, today announced its expansion into the state of Ohio with a $230 million investment to build nearly 2,000 miles of its 100% Fiber Optic network, providing homes and small businesses in Mahoning and Trumbull County with access to life-changing internet.
How Ohioans can get a free tree to fight an invasive species
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A local nonprofit is working to give away over 1,500 free trees to Ohioans this fall, encouraging residents to replace their Bradford pears and other non-native species. Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed is a nonprofit organization that helps protect a 32-mile stretch of the Olentangy River, spanning from Delaware County […]
Ohio State Fair forecast: Rainy start to fair, but clear conditions for the weekend likely
Can you hear it in the wind? The faint tinkling of carnival music and the screams of midway riders? Or maybe you can smell it? The sweet scent of funnel cake and the bite of Italian sausage in the air? The Ohio State Fair is almost here. ...
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