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Cheez-It factory site to receive Ohio Historical Marker
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The location where a crunchy, cheesy snack was created is set to receive recognition. An Ohio Historical Marker has been approved for the original Cheez-It factory site in Dayton’s Edgemont neighborhood. In 1921, the Green and Green Company Factory created the snack at its factory along Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Although […]
Toledo neighborhood opposing I-475 expansion calls on city leaders for help
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - With ODOT’s expansion of I-475 looming, neighbors in the area worry their quality of life will diminish. The project will expand I-475 from U.S. 23 to Douglas Road by adding more lanes. The I-475 Neighborhood coalition is asking city leaders for help. Peggy Daly-Masternaki, the...
Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is open for business when it comes to recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries who want to locate here. City Council, which opened the door for recreational cannabis in June, on Tuesday evening repealed a ban on medical marijuana that previous lawmakers instituted in 2017. Ohio’s Division...
Miller City and Columbus Grove tie
Miller City and Columbus Grove forged a 0-0 tie in a highly-competitive affair on Tuesday at Columbus Grove High on Aug. 20 in Ohio girls high school soccer action. Check out our complete girls soccer roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action. We want your feedback on the accuracy...
Oprah Absolutely Wrecks J.D. Vance in DNC Speech
In an unexpected clash of American personalities, Oprah went after Ohio Senator J.D. Vance at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, cutting the Republican vice presidential pick down to size for his disturbing, sexist beliefs.“Despite what some would have you think, we are not so different from our neighbors,” Oprah said. “When a house is on fire, we don’t ask about the homeowner’s race or religion. We don’t wonder who their partner is or how they voted. No, we just try to do the best we can to save them.”“And if the place happens to belong to a ‘childless cat...
Ohio Transportation Leader Stefan Spinosa Joins Woolpert to Expand Regional, US Expertise
Spinosa comes to the firm after retiring from ODOT, where he helped support the success of key infrastructure projects for over three decades. DAYTON, Ohio (Aug. 21, 2024) — Former Ohio Department of Transportation District 8 Capital Programs Administrator Stefan Spinosa has joined Woolpert as a senior transportation project manager. With over 34 years of experience working within the Ohio transportation industry, Spinosa’s expertise in civil engineering and Ohio’s unique network of roads and bridges supports Woolpert’s work with ODOT, other clients in Ohio, and departments of transportation nationwide.
Volleyball tied for first in OAC Preseason Poll
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – The Marietta College volleyball team tied for first place atop the Ohio Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll released Wednesday (August 21) morning by the league office. The Pioneers tied for first in the Poll with defending OAC Champion Otterbein University. The Pioneers are coming off another...
Rite Aid is closing 44 more stores. All but two are in Ohio and Michigan
The number of pharmacies — particularly in Ohio and Michigan — is continuing to drop. Bankrupt chain Rite Aid last week announced that it was closing 44 additional stores and that all but two are in Ohio and Michigan, Fast Company reported. The closures come after the Philadelpia-based company in June told U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]
Jayce Frymire brings physicality, toughness at cornerback for Fremont Ross football team
Tough people win. Fremont Ross football players want to live by the credo. It’s one thing for coaches to sell it, it’s another for players to buy in. Little Giants coaches know senior cornerback Jayce Frymire is tough. He was first team in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division last season and although coverage...
John Legend repped Ohio at the DNC. Do you agree with the roll call playlist pick?
The second night of the Democratic National Convention featured a raucous roll-call vote of all 50 states and the U.S. territories, each featuring that also represented their states. Ohio's delegation chose "Green Light" by Springfield native John Legend. The song, which features Outkast's Andre 3000 — currently touring the country promoting his flute project — appeared on Legend's third album, 2008's "Evolver." ...
Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose failing his basic duty of being an impartial election administrator
He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative on redistricting. He wants voters to defeat it in November so he’s manipulating the wording on the ballot summary to advance that objective. I don’t know what happened to the state’s election chief. Early on […]
High school football: Columbus Grove, Pandora-Gilboa meet in Route 12 rivalry
Aug. 20—For Columbus Grove, no extra motivation is needed for Thursday night's season opener against Pandora-Gilboa. It's a game that's been on the Bulldogs' minds for nearly 53 weeks. That's because the two teams played down to the wire last season, and the Rockets pulled out a 25-22 victory in the final seconds. It didn't derail Columbus Grove's season by any means, but it's not something ...
Tom Ahl Dealership raises over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima despite canceled car show
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Despite a fundraiser being rained out earlier this month, local businesses came through with their donations. The Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships managed to raise over $12,000 for Heartbeat of Lima & Putnam County from their annual car show that was canceled due to thunderstorms. Even without the show, they were still able to raise money through their online auction, t-shirt sales, and sponsors. The fundraiser is a nearly ten-year partnership that helps Heartbeat continue to provide services like parenting classes, ultrasounds, and help with clothes, food, and other items for new and expecting parents.
High school volleyball: Delphos Jefferson defeats Perry
Aug. 20—PERRY TOWNSHIP — First-year Delphos Jefferson coach Lindsay Kerby admitted it wasn't her team's best work, but the Wildcats pulled out a four-set win over Perry on Tuesday night at Leonard V. Volbert Gymnasium. "We had a little bit of a rough start. Sometimes we like to play worse than what we are," Kerby said. "Yesterday we came off a good win (against Bath) and I think we got the ...
Pink Droyd to bring Floyd experience to Lima
Aug. 20—LIMA — A classic experience is set to bring the music of Pink Floyd to the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater. Pink Droyd will be the second laser concert to hit Pangle Pavilion with a show set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The tribute band features vocalist and guitarist Kevin Quandt, keyboardist Daniel Fisher, percussionist Randy Brown, bassists Trevor Krall and Trevor ...
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