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The Lima News wins 12 awards in 2023 contest
COLUMBUS — The Lima News won 12 awards, including three first-place awards, at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards announced Sunday at an event in Columbus. The newspaper tied for third place in general excellence in Division IV, a category for mid-sized newspapers across the state that included newspapers in Canton, Cleveland, Elyria, Findlay and Warren.
Returning state champion Bartlett highlights 2024 high school storylines, golfers to know
The final weeks of July begin the high school sports season in Ohio and Kentucky as preps golfers begin their seasons on July 22 in Kentucky and July 29 in Ohio. Last season was another full of success for local golfers, including many returning athletes like Wyoming senior Finley Bartlett who won the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II individual state championship. Here are some of the top returning golfers and storylines to watch in the...
Pioneer Center hosts iCan Swim Camp to teach water safety skills
ROSS COUNTY – The Pioneer Center recently hosted iCan Swim Camp at the YMCA of Ross County. The program, managed by iCan Shine, teaches individuals with disabilities ages three and up water safety skills. “Individuals with certain disabilities have an increased risk of drowning,” said Superintendent of the Pioneer...
Pike Christian Academy withdraws bid for radioactive school following Guardian investigation
PIKETON, Ohio — Following an investigation by the Guardian, Pike Christian Academy (PCA) has announced it will no longer pursue the purchase of Zahn’s Corner Middle School. The school district made the announcement on Saturday, stating their decision on social media. “After careful consideration and prayer, PCA school...
Three arrested on crack trafficking charges
Three men were arrested recently on charges related to the trafficking of crack cocaine, according to the Mingo County Sheriff's Department. According to a criminal complaint written by Deputy T.J. Justice II, on July 9, he and Deputy M.E. Tiller were traveling in the Maher area when the deputies saw a Chevrolet Malibu that was halfway in the road.
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1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
PRINCETON, Ky. (WKRN) — One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter’s arrest has been increased. On Sunday, July 21,...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $92 million jackpot on July 20, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $92 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 18 winners. $100...
Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department seeks information regarding a runaway juvenile. At 11:30 p.m. on July 20, 2024, deputies responded to Dempsey Branch Road in Robson to investigate a runaway juvenile. A K9 was called in to perform a track. The K9 tracked the individual’s scent to the Beards Fork […]
Argument leads to man setting a fire, destroying home
BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man faces charges after he set a chair and hoodie on fire, destroying a home in Boone County, after an argument with his girlfriend. On May 15, 2024, an officer responded to 9 Cooper Street in Danville, Boone County, to investigate a house fire that occurred on May 11, […]
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