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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...
Civil War reenactment on the river will bring the boom of cannons
Come July 19, the Muskingum River will come alive with a Civil War reenactment that sees guests of the Lorena Sternwheeler getting shot at from the river banks — and the boat firing back. “They won’t even let me know where the cannons are,” said Captain Bill Page of...
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
Ohio looks to remedy law enforcement shortages with new online tool, campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new online tool and campaign announced by state officials aims to assist law enforcement agencies with recruitment efforts as a local official says the Columbus Division of Police is struggling to fill positions. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Andy Wilson, announced […]
See which rule changes are coming to Ohio high school baseball and softball next season
CHILLICOTHE − A handful of significant rule changes are coming to high school baseball and softball next season. The National Federation of State High School Associations have, over the past month, approved several measures and rule changes to state high school rules for both spring sports that will go into effect for the 2025 season.
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
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