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Aaron Bradshaw showcases all-around game, talks Ohio State move in Kingdom Summer League
There was a reason why Aaron Bradshaw thinks this year will be markedly different than his last. In his unofficial Central Ohio debut, the Ohio State center showcased the all-around game he hopes to showcase with the Buckeyes after one year that fell short of expectations at Kentucky. The former top-five national prospect...
Olympics 2024: Did Simone Biles make the cut? Who made the women's gymnastics team?
Columbus native Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. Biles, 27, secured her trip to the Paris Olympics with her victory at the U.S. Olympics gymnastics trials in Minneapolis on Sunday, finishing more than five points ahead of the rest of the field with a two-day all-around score of 117.225, USA TODAY reports.
Some Ohioans will celebrate two Independence Days this week
For some Ohioans, there will be two Independence Days this week—Somalia Independence Day on July 1, and the U.S. Independence Day celebration on July Fourth. Somalia Independence Day takes place on July 1 every year. Ohio is home to the second-largest Somali community in the U.S., according to the Somali Community Association of Ohio. This community will celebrate Somalia’s Independence from British and Italian rule, or “Soomaalinimo,” or "the essence of being Somali.”
Four wrongful death lawsuits filed in crash that killed six from Tusky Valley Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Claims out of a series of wrongful death lawsuits filed against a central Ohio trucking company and its driver state they and more "explicitly rejected" crucial safety measures which resulted in a multi-vehicle crash last November east of Columbus that killed six. On November 14th...
Columbus top doctor reacts to gun violence being called a national health crisis
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The gun violence plaguing major metropolitan cities and small towns in the United States has officially been declared a national public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General. A 40-page advisory outlined the statistics around deaths related to firearms as well as proposals for lawmakers on how to reduce gun-related injuries […]
Central Ohio Braces for Severe Storms with Damaging Winds on Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Central Ohio residents should prepare for severe weather on Wednesday as a cold front brings damaging winds and potential flooding. Today’s weather will remain dry with near-normal temperatures in the 80s, but significant changes are expected midweek. According to the US National Weather Service Cleveland,...
Whitehall Wendy’s closes permanently
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – The Wendy’s at the intersection of E. Main Street and N. Hamilton closed on Sunday. Signs posted at the property state the location is closed permanently, effective June 30, 2024. The restaurant also appears to be boarded up, according to photos posted to Whitehall Facebook groups. Later photos show Wendy’s affiliated […]
More quick-charging EV stations go online in Ohio
As Ohio sustains its leadership role as one of the states at the forefront of building an electric vehicle infrastructure, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that two more fast-charging stations have gone online in the state.
New ‘Superman’ movie filmed in two different Ohio locations
An Ohio city’s downtown area has completely transformed to become the DC city “Metropolis,” and another city’s state beach is now a replica of a military base. Filming for the new DC Superman movie, called Genesis, has officially commenced, and none other than Downtown Cleveland’s Public Square and Superior Avenue were chosen to be the set of Superman’s hometown of Metropolis! The new set includes Superman and Lois Lane’s workplace, The Daily Planet, plus a bookstore, pizza shop, bakery, deli, and much more!
State grant awarded to county for fingerprinting process
Jul. 2—LIMA — The Allen County Clerk of Courts' office has been awarded funding through the Ohio Attorney General's office for the purchase of a device designed to close any existing gaps in the collection and recording of fingerprints of defendants charged with crimes. The program, intended to enhance the accuracy and completeness of the state's criminal records repository, will pay for 77 ...
Update On Area Northwest Ohio Rite Aid Closures
Rite Aids local to our area have stated they, along with all other Rite Aid stores in Ohio and Michigan will be closing. This information has not yet been confirmed directly from Rite Aid corporate, however, Rite Aid stores in both Fulton, Lucas, and Defiance Counties have informed The Village Reporter that they will indeed be closing. Furthermore, stores in Hillsdale County and Jackson County in Michigan have confirmed this as well.
Wawa’s next big thing? Ohio; convenience giant says 60 stores on tap
Wawa broke ground on it's first store in Cincinnati, continuing its expansion to more states. The Cincinnati store is the first in Ohio for the Pennsylvania-based Wawa and kicks off an aggressive plan to open 60 stores in the Buckeye State. Wawa expects to open 11 stores in Ohio in...
Boys basketball transfer roundup 2024: Which standouts suited up for new schools at Midwest Live?
SANDUSKY, Ohio — With last weekend’s Midwest Live comes the first look at some familiar faces in new places. Here are the boys basketball transfers around Northeast Ohio spotted after their appearances with new teams at Midwest Live:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
2 Ohio Hospitals Continue To Earn ‘D’ Grade for Patient Safety
Find out what 2 hospitals in Ohio continue to have an issue with patient safety. Out of 177 hospitals in Ohio, only 2 earned the dreaded 'D' grade for patient safety according to HospitalSafetyGrade.org. There is both good news and bad news with this information. Let's get the bad news out of the way.
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