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When opportunity presented itself, Tee Willis was ready because of Ohio University, WOUB
As Tee Willis sits in the control room and directs newscasts at WJCL TV in Savannah, Georgia, he almost can’t believe the path his career has taken in the three short years since he graduated from Ohio University. “I never saw myself doing what I am doing now,” said...
City of Circleville Safety Committee Considers Nuisance Wildlife Ordinance
Circleville – The city has been kicking around an ordinance to take care of nuisance wildlife in the city for over a year, it was around this time last year that a Circleville Citizen came to council after a wild raccoon killed her cat in the city, and she complained about cats, raccoons and other vermin that have run rampant in the city.
Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit
To some, going from Michigan to Ohio might feel like breaking into prison. But for any Michigan movie fan brave enough to skip over the border, the city of Mansfield — just over a two-hour drive from Detroit — is a destination spot for fans of “Shawshank Redemption.” The best part: To get there, there is no tunneling or sewage pipe climbing required. You can see it all from the comfort of your car. For the 30th...
Drought continues in Cleveland-area despite recent rain; Some parts of Ohio now in ‘severe drought’
CLEVELAND, Ohio — While drought conditions remain unchanged in Northeast Ohio despite recent rains, conditions in parts of southern Ohio have worsened, transitioning from a moderate drought to a severe drought, according to this week’s drought update released on Thursday. Even though last week brought on some much-needed...
News of public records: Muskingum County real estate transfers
June 24 863 Ohio Real Estate Investments LLC to Jessica and Sukhwinder Singh, 10020 Frazeysburg Road, Dresden, $159,000 864 Kyle Paladino to Gail Garland, 5333 W. Sheffield Circle, Zanesville, $268,000 ...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Ohio Man Named ‘Pancake’ Arrested With Multiple Hamsters In His Pants
Every detail about the story you're about to read is completely, 100% real, and no names, details, or photos have been changed or altered. This is the story about an Ohio Man named "Pancake," being arrested for stealing Hamsters, which were found in the pants of his leopard-print onesie. Buckle Up.
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
Wiener Mobile, vendors planned for Salem Walmart grand re-opening on Friday
Shoppers who stop at the Salem Walmart may wonder if they have walked into the wrong place if they haven’t been there in a while. The Supercenter on East State Street has been undergoing renovations that Walmart executives say will offer customers a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience. Calling...
Citing prosecutor replacement effort, Moritz asks for delay of trial
LOGAN — Perhaps unsurprisingly given recent developments, the defense attorney for indicted former sheriff’s deputy Caleb Moritz has asked the judge who is hearing the case to push back the date of Moritz’s trial, currently scheduled to begin Aug. 19. Four months after Moritz resigned in April of last year as chief deputy of the Hocking County Sheriff’s office, he was indicted on felony charges of grand theft and intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case. A new indictment issued in...
Tuscarawas County Health Department sees 68% increase in Lyme disease cases
DOVER ‒ Officials with the Tuscarawas County Health Department have seen a 68% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from May 1 through June 30. There have been 74 suspected Lyme cases among Tuscarawas County residents, compared to 44 suspected cases during the same time period in 2023, the agency reported. As of July 10, health department staff were already investigating another 31 suspected cases of Lyme disease for July.
Northern Local names new treasurer
THORNVILLE — Northern Local Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Clifton as the new district treasurer, succeeding Elizabeth Clark-McCarthy. Elizabeth is retiring after 26 years of service to the Northern Local School District. Jennifer, known to many as Jennie, brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to the district. Jennie is a proud alumna of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration. She holds a School Treasurer’s license from the Ohio Department of Education...
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