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Exclusive: Debrand Grows Circular Logistics Capacity with Ohio Opening
Canadian-based firm Debrand—which specializes in “next-life logistics” for apparel merchandise—has opened its first directly-operated U.S. facility as it seeks to expand its impact in diverting textiles from landfills.How a Nylon Recycling Upstart Won Over Etam and Victoria's Secret With 'Powder in a Test Tube' The 32,000-square-foot facility in Ohio opened last month and is now operational. Automated sorting technology and equipment processes goods for recycling or downcycling, focusing on getting the most value out of garments. In the last 18 months, Debrand’s three existing facilities have processed and kept 4.5 million pounds of textiles out of landfills for brand partners like...
DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
First Buc-ee's store in Ohio sets groundbreaking date
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKEF/WKRC) - The convenience chain die-hard fans have been waiting for now has a groundbreaking date for its first Ohio location. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted information on social media noting that the official groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 8. Buc-ee's, a "large-format travel center"...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
Man, woman found dead at Reynoldsburg home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two people were found dead by police in a Reynoldsburg home on Wednesday. At around 8:37 a.m., Reynoldsburg Police went to the 8600 block of Robbins Loop Drive after someone reported a person was "down" in the backyard. When police arrived at the home, they...
Teachers union sues Columbus City Schools over substitute teacher contracts, state law
The union representing Columbus City Schools teachers sued the district Tuesday after it says the district violated state law by not renewing the contracts of nearly 30 substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association, which represents more than 4,500 teachers and other educational professionals in the district, filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common...
Muskingum Hosts Annual 7-on-7 Football Tournament
There’s only so much football to be played during the summer, but the 7-on-7 events and tournaments continue to roll around, this time at Muskingum University, with plenty of local area schools involved. At the Muskingum campus, the Muskies hosted six local area schools to participate in this 7-on-7...
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
One in critical condition after east Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is hospitalized after a shooting on the east side of Columbus Tuesday night. According to a Columbus police dispatcher, the shooting happened on the 1400 block of Elaine Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. There is no further information available […]
Rabies detected in Delaware County bat: what you need to know
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – The Delaware Public Health District has put out a bat signal after a reported rabies alert. The Health District, which serves Delaware County and parts of Columbus, Dublin and Westerville, announced Tuesday that a bat has tested positive for rabies in Ashley, about 10 miles northwest of Delaware. Details on what […]
Kenton Gets New Street Sweeper
Tim Castle, Brent Moore, and Jeff Prater stand in front of Kenton’s new street sweeper. “We are very excited to start working on getting the streets cleaned up. It has been a long time coming” said Castle, Public Works Superintendent. Keeping the streets, curbs, and gutters clean and...
Wyandot County Fair Hosting Second Annual Family Fun Weekend
The Wyandot County Fair is hosting their second annual Family Fun Weekend on August 9th and August 10th with free admission. The two-day family friendly event will take place on Friday, August 9th from 4:00pm until 10:00pm and Saturday, August 10th from 10:00am until 10:00pm. There will be a variety...
United Way Presents Generous Check to Habitat for Humanity
ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties is spreading joy and support through a series of check presentations around the area. On July 16th, the United Way presented a generous donation of $37,800 to the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio. This heartwarming contribution will fund the construction of two news houses, providing much-needed homes for local families.
Zanesville woman pleads guilty on felony charges for calling 911 nearly 400 times
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges after calling 911 nearly 400 times complaining of various illnesses. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, Kesha Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville appeared before a judge in the Court of Common Pleas and entered a guilty plea to felony charges of disrupting public […]
Local Farmers Market to Host Health and Wellness Day
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Farmers Market is the place to find locally sourced food and crafted goods but for this weekend it’s also a source of health and wellness education. The farmers market is hosting it’s first annual Health and Wellness Day from 9 to 12pm this...
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