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Newark Advocate reporters win top prizes from Associated Press Media Editors
Newark Advocate journalists won 12 awards Sunday from Ohio's top journalism contest, including top prizes for three reporters. The Advocate earned third place for general excellence in Division II of the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus. ...
Kidaroo’s indoor playground in Charleston closes permanently
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local business has closed its doors for good. Kidaroo’s in Charleston announced its official closure on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The business says they were not making enough revenue to remain open. Known as the largest indoor playground in the state, Kidaroo’s opened in September 2017 along MacCorkle Avenue. In […]
OABA accepting nominations for Industry Excellence Awards
COLUMBUS — The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is accepting nominations for its Industry Excellence Awards from now until Aug. 9 to honor outstanding leaders in the agribusiness industry. The OABA’s Industry Excellence Awards seek to highlight stories of professionalism, stewardship and excellence within the agribusiness sector. OABA member company employees...
Ohio's sales tax holiday increases to 10 days as back-to-school shopping ramps up
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ohio's sales tax holiday is just around the corner and there are some changes to the annual event this year. The tax-free holiday will now last 10 days. It will begin on Tuesday, July 30th and will end on Thursday, August 8th. This is compared to just three days in previous years. Store manager of Walmart in West Chester Scott Valentine says this will make aisles less congested and easier for customers to shop.
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Ohio
That apple-picking trip or visit to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Ohioans this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for the state. ...
Ohio senator regrets call for ‘civil war’
(The Center Square) – A Republican Ohio state senator said he regrets his remarks at a rally in Middletown for GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Sen. George Lang, R-West Chester, told the crowd before Vance spoke at his first rally without former President Donald Trump that if Republicans lose the 2024 election, it would take “a civil war to save the country.” “I’m afraid if we lose this one it’s...
Maganomics 2.0 takes shape with Trump-Vance ticket
The addition of vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to the Trump ticket is cementing the Republican Party’s turn toward economic protectionism and skepticism toward unrestricted globalization. Former President Trump’s disdain for free-trade agreements and global supply chains shook a policy consensus during his first term, narrowing the gap between the GOP and Democrats…
Ross County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrests Following Bainbridge Traffic Stop
Bainbridge, OH – On July 20, 2024, deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that led to multiple arrests in Bainbridge, Ohio. The incident began when a Ross County Deputy observed a motorcycle traveling without taillights on Quarry Street near Second Street. As the motorcycle turned onto Second Street, it failed to stop at the intersection and exhibited erratic behavior.
KSP arrests West Virginia man in Pike Co. on three charges
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police arrested Tyrone L. Davis, 42, of Williamson, West Virginia on July 21, 2024 after an attempted warrant service. Davis was the subject of the warrant service and was believed to be logging in a field just off of Lynntrough Branch in the Majestic community in Pike County.
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
Ohio law limiting disabled voter assistance overturned
(The Center Square) – Ohio disabled voters can ask friends, neighbors and grandchildren to help them cast absentee ballots after a federal court struck down part of a 2023 state law. House Bill 456 created sweeping voting changes, including the provision that limited who could possess a disabled voter’s absentee ballot. A federal court, however, said the voter can choose who helps them. The ACLU and ACLU-Ohio sued to stop...
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