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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 […]
On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches
So many issues are up for debate as the November general election approaches, but polling of voters and observations by advocacy groups show that health care access is high on the list of issues motivating voters in Ohio and elsewhere this election season. The national advocacy group Protect Our Care, which focuses on health care […] The post On voters’ minds: health care access an important issue as election approaches appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Ohio University student cheats death after shark bite on 4th of July beach trip
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio University student is recovering after being bitten by a shark on July 4 while vacationing in Florida. "It just felt like something was clamping down, stabbing both sides," said 21-year-old Connor Baker, as he talked about the shark attack that happened over the holiday weekend at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. "I didn't really feel the bite, until I got in the ambulance, when everything slowed down and my adrenaline was gone."
Muskingum University to Host Week-Long Recoding Day Camp
Muskingum University is hosting its annual Sisterhood ReCoded camp from July 29 to Aug. 2. The camp, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is free to all students ages 10 to 15 years old. Lunch will be provided. The camp teaches students how to code mobile...
Celebrate New Concord concerts continue
Celebrate New Concord, the treasured annual summer concert series continues with the next performance scheduled for July 23. Celebrate New Concord concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at Village Park at 2 West Main Street. So for this summer attendees have been treated to the sounds of Barefoot McCoy,...
Zoning into the Future: Overhaul of Columbus Zoning Code Will Bring Big Changes
Peering out at a packed crowd at the Columbus Metropolitan Club’s forum, Mark Ferenchik couldn’t help but smile. “Usually, zoning is an issue that people don’t talk about,” said Ferenchik, WOSU Public Media’s News Director and for many years a reporter whose beat focused on zoning and city development.
The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Letter to the Editor workshop: Write Now Appalachia will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor Wednesday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Police release photos of suspects in carjacking attempt that killed Ohio mom Alexa Stakely
Columbus police have released new details in the case of a Pickerington mother killed trying to stop the theft of her vehicle with her son inside. Alexa Stakely, 29, died early Thursday morning after she was struck by her own SUV. Stakely was picking up her 6-year-old son from her babysitter's residence on the 6300 block of Blue Knoll Drive at the White Oak Park Condominiums at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday following a waitressing shift.
Fostering a strong sense of belonging at Central State University
Central State University has long been committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment for its diverse student body. This commitment is clear in the University's ongoing initiatives to foster a strong sense of belonging among its students. In conversations with alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and supporters, one...
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
ESPN updates Ohio State football odds of winning Big Ten championship
With the Big Ten drastically changing, many have wondered how Ohio State football will fare in this new 18-team dynamic. Oregon, Washington, and USC are the major players who have entered the picture, with top holdovers in Penn State, Iowa, Michigan and the Buckeyes still challenging for the conference crown. As the season is rapidly approaching, ESPN updated its 2024 Big Ten projections (subscription required).
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