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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...
Rite Aid in Zanesville to Close
Zanesville,OH- A downtown store is closing its doors. The Rite Aid at 825 Main Street is targeted for closure as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for the restructuring late last month. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and said...
Dancing with the Divas Returns for Season 12
ZANESVILLE, OH – Dancing with the Divas returns for season twelve this Saturday at Eagle Sticks Golf Club. Starting at 8 p.m., 8 dance teams, featuring local celebrities, will take the stage to compete in a “Dances with the Stars” style competition. The teams are also competing to see who raises the most money for the charity they represent.
Ohio woman pleads guilty to falsely calling 911 nearly 400 times, causing the death of another
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (TCN) -- A woman recently pleaded guilty to over 25 counts after calling and abusing 911 hundreds of times, significantly straining emergency resources. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office, 34-year-old Kesha Kennedy entered the guilty plea on July 12 on charges of felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems. She will be sentenced at a later date. Prosecutors said beginning in 2020, Kennedy called 911 nearly 400 times and claimed to experience different...
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Gorgeous weather ahead for your weekend
CLEVELAND (WJW) – We are wrapping up a refreshing summer day! Thursday has not been too hot or humid. With temperatures only in the lower to mid 70s, it feels a little more like early fall than summer. Thursday evening looks pleasant, so there is still plenty of time to get outside to enjoy the nice weather before the end of the day.
Powerball drawing results for Wednesday, July 17, 2024; jackpot $75 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning numbers have been selected in the Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Powerball drawing for a jackpot estimated at $75 million. The numbers are 24-27-32-47-66 Powerball 26 Power Play 2x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 1-18-19-20-37-49 Kicker 021285. The jackpot is $13.1 million for the drawing...
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