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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Go “All Or Nothin'” On Tom Petty Tributes In Ohio [Photos/Videos]
Tom Petty‘s longtime sideman Mike Campbell paid tribute to his late boss on Thursday at a show in central Ohio. The concert at the Midland Theatre in Newark by Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs featured an array of Petty classics sprinkled in with Campbell originals and early ’50s and ’60s rock n’ roll.
Improvements and changes at the Frazeysburg Swimming Pool
Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the public of improvements and changes he has made to increase the efficiency and public confidence in the community offering. The Frazeysburg Pool has been in existence since the early 1970s and was deeded to the Village in...
OSU emeritus professor robbed at knifepoint at campus parking garage
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A professor was robbed by a man with a knife at an Ohio State University parking garage Tuesday. A public safety notice from the university said the robbery happened at the Arps Garage at 1950 College Road around 5 p.m. on July 16. The suspect...
Columbus police release additional footage of 3 suspects connected with death of Alexa Stakely
Hours before a public vigil honoring the memory of a central Ohio mother and speech pathologist who died after trying to stop the theft of her vehicle with her son inside, Columbus police on Wednesday released additional surveillance video of three suspects wanted in connection with her death. The video shows two...
Columbus City Schools teacher kicked 5-year-old student, parents allege in lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Parents are suing the Columbus Board of Education and a district teacher after she allegedly physically assaulted their 5-year-old. The student, who is an elementary student in the Columbus City Schools, was sitting on the floor in his Pre-K class on May 3 when a teacher tripped over him, according to […]
Delaware County man sentenced for raping a minor
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A 38-year-old Delaware man will serve at least eight years in prison after he was found guilty of raping a minor. Kyle Butler was found guilty of rape by a Delaware County jury on July 11 after a three-day trial, according to Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel. Butler was then sentenced […]
EA Sports Might Have Made Massive Ohio State Error In College Football 25
EA Sports College Football 25 was available on Monday for those who had the game's Deluxe Edition. It is the first time in 11 years that the college football series has released a game since NCAA Football 14 in 2013. While fans are excited to have a college football video game, there are a ...
Columbus family asks for help locating man after vehicle crashed, abandoned in Xenia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The family of a missing man is asking the public for help solving the mystery. In May, police found Michael Clausell’s crashed vehicle in Xenia. Since then, he’s vanished without a trace. 2 NEWS spoke with the family about Clausell’s disappearance. His family is hoping someone will come forward with information […]
Puppy rescue prompts pet care reminder
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 17, 2024) – The Tuscarawas County Pound staff is urging everyone to spay and neuter their pets after taking in three litters of inbred puppies. Facility and Adoption Specialist Beth Lewis says a stray pickup the Friday before last became a rescue operation after the overwhelmed owner agreed to surrender the 19 pups, their mothers, and an unneutered male dog.
Salem BMV 'open for business'
The new Deputy Registrar of Salem’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles office wants people to know they are open for business. Hollie Smart tells 21 News that she’s been in charge of the office on East Second Street since the prior registrar left on June 29. Smart says there...
Men arrested for B&E involving home damaged in fatal fire
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two men were arrested after they allegedly broke into a home where a deadly fire happened in mid-June, the Proctorville Police Department said in a release. The men, John Hatfield and Brandon Walters, are charged with breaking and entering. Investigators say more charges are expected...
Columbus changes city code to hold landlords accountable
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The City of Columbus is holding problem landlords accountable. Columbus City Council on Monday amended its code to provide more protections for tenants of problem property owners. Now, a former tenant of one of the problem properties that inspired this code change is speaking out. Syretta Carr was forced to move […]
FINAL RESULTS: 2024 Ohio Junior Girls Championship
Tuesday, July 16th, was the final day of the 48th Ohio Girls Junior Championship at Marion Country Club. The final round was exciting in every division, with plenty of lead changes throughout the day. When the round ended, one performance stood out: Gracyn Vidovic. Vidovic shot the day’s low round...
Tennis players raise racket over new pickleball courts in Upper Arlington
Pickleball’s rapidly rising popularity has prompted many U.S. cities to make new courts a priority. However, space for pickleball courts is often in direct competition with already existing tennis courts. Tennis courts can be double-lined to have both courts available, but pickleball courts are much smaller than tennis courts,...
Veterans Appreciation Foundation and The Barn will Host a Free Veteran Breakfast
The Veterans Appreciation Foundation of Zanesville is partnering with The Barn to to serve veterans the most important meal of the day. The bar and grill, located on Linden Avenue is hosting a free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. this Saturday. An event that’s for veterans, hosted by veterans like The Barns owner, Jim Watson.
Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by her focus on student achievement and creating a supportive educational environment.
Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Picnic for Veterans
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a heartwarming picnic for veterans on Friday, July 19th. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 29 at 12 PM. Veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a delicious and free lunch featuring hamburgers, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, and cookies. This picnic is a wonderful way to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at these local stops along Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — National Ice Cream Day falls on Sunday, July 21 and there’s no shortage of places to indulge, or, celebrate. Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail features 54 stops across the state, and new in 2024 are four more stops to make in the Miami Valley.
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