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'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Steam Threshers Mark 75th Anniversary
PLAIN CITY – The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association will be celebrating its 75th Annual Reunion at Pastime Park in Plain City this weekend with a steam engine exhibition showcasing iconic John Deere equipment. The Steam Threshers Association open their show today – military and seniors get in for...
Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Significant Drug Bust in Pickaway County
Pickaway County, OH – Yesterday, several residents inquired about the visible presence of Lancaster police in Pickaway County. The Pickaway Sheriff’s Department has now revealed that they hosted a US-23 interdiction, a multi-agency operation aimed at combating drug trafficking and crime. Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced the successful...
UPS driver calls 911 after noticing smoldering cord during first delivery of his shift
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP – A UPS driver on the first delivery of his shift Thursday morning called 911 after noticing an electrical cord smoldering inside the garage of an unoccupied residence on Dessecker Drive NE. Tyler Cargnel, who has been driving for UPS about six years, said he noticed the smoke and called 911. "It...
When the opportunity presented itself, Tee Willis was ready because of Ohio University and WOUB
ATHENS, OH – 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...
Ohio’s Wexner Center Names Julieta González Head of Exhibitions
The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University in Columbus has appointed Julieta González as its next head of exhibitions. She will begin in the role in October.Wexner Center Names Gaëtane Verna Director, Photographer Tim Page Dies at 78, and More: Morning Links for August 25, 2022 González is a leading curator, with over three decades of experience at institutions across Latin America, as well as in Europe and the US and with more than 80 exhibitions under her belt. She is most recently the artistic director of the Instituto Inhotim in Brazil, a sprawling sculpture park founded...
Post 11 gains redemption, punches ticket to the American Legion State Tournament
After beating Pickerington Post 283 four consecutive times, including the first game during the best-out-of-three series in the district tournament, Post 11 was stunned and upset in the next two games as its season ended abruptly. On Tuesday, at Beavers Field with Post 11 playing Athens Post 21 in the...
Juveniles ransack Columbus high school with estimated $10,000 in damages
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are searching for two juveniles who broke vending machines, spilled paint, and damaged several rooms at a Columbus high school. The vandalism happened at Bishop Ready High School around 1 a.m. on July 13. A Columbus police report said the suspects, described as juveniles,...
ZT alum Morgan York selected to lead Pioneers’ softball program into future
KINNIKINNICK — 10 years after turning in one of the best careers that Zane Trace’s softball program has ever seen, Morgan York [Geno] is headed back home. York, who graduated as a Pioneer in 2015, was approved by the district’s Board of Education as the program’s next head coach on Wednesday. She replaces her own high school coach in Don Kunz, who had been with the Pioneers since 2015.
After Being Found Guilty in Jury Trial Chris Agin Seeks New Trial Amidst Complex Legal Challenges
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — In a dramatic twist following his recent conviction on multiple charges, Chris Agin, represented by legal counsel, has filed a motion for a new trial citing several legal grounds that he argues warrant reconsideration of the verdict. Mr. Agin, 61, of New Holland, Ohio, was found...
Genoa Township family's septic woes began with new bike trail. Now they wash dishes outside
Mike and Amanda Anderson live in a nice home along a busy street, just north of Westerville. Their family of five can walk a short path from their backyard to Hoover Reservoir, one of Columbus' main sources of drinking water and a recreational haven, including a 5-year-old bike path. The Andersons claim that...
Lila Hill, active in many Washington County community groups, passes away at 102
MARIETTA — A local centenarian who was involved in several community groups passed away this week. Lila Elizabeth Hill, 102, passed away on Sunday at her home, The Glenwood Community, an assisted living facility, according to her obituary. She was born Jan. 9, 1922, in New Matamoras, to George...
Top 2025 Ohio State recruiting target has Buckeyes "definitely No. 1" over Penn State, Ole Miss, and Florida State
The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to get good news about the future of its roster. On Wednesday, key 2026 4-star edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes showed his confidence in the Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson. See what the Buckeyes target had to say about his recruitment as a top ...
Former Ohio State football player gets drafted in UFL
The United Football League kicked off their 2024 college draft and one former Ohio State football player was selected. A little background information for those unfamiliar with the rules, all players are required to be NFL draft eligible to be UFL draft eligible and must have gone unselected in the NFL draft. Just like in the NFL, the players selected must be at least three years removed from high school. Prospects can also chose to waive their college eligibility.
EPA watchdog investigating delays in how the agency used sensor plane after East Palestine derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The EPA's Inspector General is investigating why the agency didn't get its specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors into the air over East Palestine until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment last year. The Associated Press reported on a whistleblower's concerns this spring...
Ohio State football five-star commit dispels any rumors of him flipping
It’s pretty normal with Southern recruits to commit to a program, even when they are still looking at others schools. Multiple Ohio State football commits have taken official visits, and with that comes rumors of flipping. One of those players who has done so is Alabama cornerback, Na’eem Offord, who has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, and Auburn.
Undergrad GM: A summer job with the Copperheads
Post-game fireworks over the baseball field. Home-run derbies. Affordable tickets. Kid-friendly activities between innings. If you’ve attended a Copperheads baseball game, you’re sure to recognize these things and more. Since 2002, the Southern Ohio Copperheads have been a focal point of summer entertainment in Athens, providing an opportunity...
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