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Setzer excels as Athens County’s first to compete in Driving at State Fair
On Monday, Emmalee Setzer, 11, of the Back in the Saddle 4-H Club, became the first-ever Athens County 4-H member to compete in driving at the Ohio State Fair’s Junior Horse Show. And she did not disappoint: Grand Champion in Driven Trail; Reserve Champion in Driving Reinsmanship; and Third Place in Pleasure Driving. Driving is a challenging competition involving commands given to her equine — Doc, a calm, steady Haflinger...
OhioHealth announces plans to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital
DUBLIN, Ohio — OhioHealth announced on Tuesday its plan to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital. The expansion would increase the hospital‘s inpatient and critical care capacity by creating 200 permanent clinical jobs and hundreds of construction jobs, according to a press release. “We are extremely grateful and excited for...
Ross County – Man Arrested with Stolen Steak in His Pants, and a Stolen Truck
Chillicothe, OH – On July 16, 2024, Chillicothe Police arrested David Skylar Au in connection with a motor vehicle theft incident after locating him in the 200 block of Caldwell St. with steaks in his pants. According to Chillicothe Officers, who led the arrest, Au was apprehended and advised...
Newark, Licking Valley taking flight behind new quarterbacks this fall
NEWARK ― Newark's Bodie Smith and Drayson Peterson had been preparing for life without Steele Meister, and that moment has arrived. The burly lefty with 1,883 yards and 23 touchdowns has graduated, but in Tuesday's seven-on-seven passing scrimmage against Licking Valley at White Field, it was evident that Smith, who takes over at...
Zanesville Community Theatre presenting 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'
ZANESVILLE − "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" debuted off-Broadway in 2014 and debuted on Broadway in 2019. It's based on the 2005 novel for young adults of the same name by Rick Riordan. Both follow Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who discovers he's a demigod and goes on a quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods.
'I love you, mom.' JD Vance says his mom is 10 years sober
JD Vance's mother was in the audience Wednesday night when he formally accepted his nomination to be Donald Trump's running mate. Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The 39-year-old Ohio senator talked about his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and Appalachian roots – two backdrops of his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." ...
New Concord Fireman's Festival a hit in the village
New Concord came alive on Saturday for the annual Fireman's Festival. Vendors from around the area lined the greenspace between the library and New Concord Elementary. Attendees shopped at Michelle's Hobby House, Guernsey Soap, Small Town Designs and more. ...
What first-time visitors to the Lancaster Festival need to know
LANCASTER − Going to the Lancaster Festival for the first time?. While the Lancaster Festival gets returning fans each year, there will no doubt be those who are visiting it for the first time. "If people have not been to the festival they need to know the majority of...
Sheetz store at Memorial Drive and Pierce Avenue is now open after Wednesday celebration
LANCASTER − The mystery of what was going on at Memorial Drive and Pierce Avenue is solved. "The answer is clear," Mayor Don McDaniel said. "Sheetz is here." City resident Angelique Dougan was certainly glad to get that answer. Sheetz held its grand opening Wednesday and she had never been to a Sheetz before. It was literally her lucky day, as she won a $250 gift card as part of the opening day celebration.
Top High School Player Aaliyah Chavez Selects Ohio State Buckeyes in College Decision
The top high school prospect Aaliyah Chavez has Ohio State Buckeyes on her college shortlist, considering their strong program and early recruitment since eighth grade. Aaliyah Chavez averaged 37.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3.5 steals per game in her stellar high school career. Ohio State recruited 91-plus overall...
Former Ohio State Men’s Basketball Star Jared Sullinger Returns to Carmen’s Crew Roster For First Time Since 2018
Jared Sullinger will trade in his clipboard for a uniform this summer. The head coach of Ohio State’s TBT alumni team for the past four tournaments, Sullinger is back on Carmen's Crew's roster as a player for the first time since 2018. The two-time consensus All-American forward is one of five former Buckeyes on the team along with Keyshawn Woods, Andre Wesson, Kaleb Wesson and Kyle Young.
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