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Jones repeats as Champion of Champions Showmanship winner
LIMA — Delaney Jones has once again claimed the title of Champion of Champions in the Junior Fair Showmanship Contest, marking her second consecutive win. Being the reigning champion brought both high expectations and the pressure of a complex event. “I was nervous because it’s a lot to remember...
Troy Schools schedules early dismissals due to heat, responds to call for Labor Day start
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) — Students in the Troy City School District will be going home a bit sooner a few days this week due to expected heat. And don’t look for the district to push back the start date for its year. Troy City Schools has announced the district will dismiss all students two hours […]
Full Speed Ahead For A Super September In Richland County
Summer may be drawing to a close but fall fun is just beginning! We have a calendar packed with activities and events that are sure to make this September unforgettable. Mansfield and the surrounding communities are ready to offer a mix of beloved fall traditions ensuring the calendar is full of adventure throughout the month.
Elida schools to limit bus transportation
ELIDA — Elida schools is limiting bus transportation due to a driver shortage. The district will not transport middle and high school students who live east of Greenlawn Avenue within Elida village limits, according to an announcement on the district website. Students elsewhere in the district may need to...
First National Bank announces new Pandora branch manager
PANDORA — First National Bank has announced Lauren Beasley has joined the Pandora office at 102 E. Main St. as branch manager and consumer lender. Beasley will be responsible for establishing and expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and its surrounding areas. She has 17 years...
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Ohio state prison offers five-course meal open to public on facility grounds for the first time ever
Almost 60 people dined at Grafton Correctional Institution, where incarcerated men in the prison's EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute hosted the event in the “EDWINS’ Garden” and “Hope City Garden.”
Blood drives canceled due to weather, worsening national blood emergency
Severe weather across the country, including remnants of Hurricane Debby, has impacted blood donations this year, leaving the American Red Cross in a national blood emergency. On Monday, the American Red Cross of Central & Southern Ohio encouraged Ohioans to donate blood if they are able. ...
Northern Ohio Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday, Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland residents should prepare for sweltering heat and possible severe storms this week. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to bring dangerous heat with a peak heat index reaching over 100°F. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the region will experience scorching temperatures as...
More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here's how to keep them safe.
The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from January 2024 through July 2024, according to the poison center, and Ohio is on track for...
Amendment 2 would send tax dollars to church schools
Many Kentucky churches are losing members and money, but they’re hoping taxpayers will vote to bail them out of their financial problems. Church lobbyists pushed Amendment 2 onto the November ballot, and if their scheme passes, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars will flow into questionable religious schools operated in church basements across the commonwealth. […]
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues and other health...
Trackers and Drones Help the Blanding's Turtle Rebound in Ohio
The Blanding's Turtle Reintroduction Project aims to help the endangered animal reestablish its population in Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve. By Annie Nickoloff. Endangered at the federal level, Blanding’s turtles aren’t doing the best in Ohio, where 90% of the animal’s habitat — native wetland — has been erased, causing a sharp decline in the animal’s Ohio populations.
Ohio's food insecurity bill: A path to academic success
A new Ohio bill aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students. The legislation proposes establishing food resource centers on campuses across the state. Advocates say this would ensure that students, particularly those balancing education with supporting families, have access to nutritious meals. This initiative is...
Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
Local Couple Takes On The Housing Crisis
LEBANON, OH -- Husband and wife team Andy and Carrie Huber of Lebanon have been busy working on a new and unique concept to help fix the housing crisis ... at least in the Lebanon area. "Our aim is to establish the very first and very best tiny home residential...
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