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Local brewery honors Alexa Stakely, hosts fundraiser for son
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A local brewery will be holding a fundraising event Monday in honor of Alexa Stakely to show support for her family and raise money for her son. The staff at the Loose Rail Brewing say they were devastated when they found out about Alexas’s death. Chelsea Herbert, the event coordinator, said […]
Formation of Ohio University faculty union delayed by disputes over membership
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A dispute between Ohio University administrators and faculty over who can join a proposed union means an election likely won’t happen until spring semester. Last week, a lawyer working with union organizers sent a letter to the State Employment Relations Board responding to the...
New Business – New Farm Market Opens in Circleville
Circleville, OH – A new farm market, Kirk’s Farm Market, has opened its doors in the former Bambi’s Farm Market location. The grand opening celebration is happening this week, and the market is inviting everyone to come and experience what they have to offer. Kirk’s Farm Market...
Columbus housing authority announces affordable housing coming to Columbus and Reynoldsburg
More affordable housing is coming to Reynoldsburg and Columbus, thanks to $38 million being invested in three properties by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). The housing authority is making the investment as part of its goal to buy or develop as many as 500 units of multifamily housing each year. ...
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust and Weapon Confiscation
Pickaway County, OH – Yesterday, several residents inquired about the visible presence of Lancaster police in Pickaway County. The Pickaway Sheriff’s Department has now revealed that they hosted a US-23 interdiction, a multi-agency operation aimed at combating drug trafficking and crime, this is one of those arrests. Sheriff...
Academy uses real-life simulations to teach firefighting skills to teens
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The call came in: A fire was spreading through an apartment building and into the adjacent body shop. In seconds, nearly 50 trainees were suited up for fire and rescue. Some rushed up the four-story apartment building steps. Others put out car fires and rescued...
Citizens revive initiative to abolish Nelsonville City Charter
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nine years have passed since the last attempt to change Nelsonville’s government structure. Although that attempt failed, some city residents — some of whom were behind the 2015 attempt — want to try again. A notice dated May 28, which was circulated at...
Watch: Gorilla kisses newborn baby at Ohio zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A gorilla melted hearts at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio by making what looked like a kissing gesture toward a newborn baby. Mother Hannah Pearson told video licensing company Storyful that she and her husband took their children to the zoo and visited the gorilla exhibit, which is one of their "favorite activities."
Former youth specialist linked to park vigil tragedy, charged with murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New details emerged involving two suspects charged last month in connection with the shooting deaths of two people at a Columbus city park. Tyrez Turner, 18, and Ladavia Fortner, 31, were both charged with the murder after 18-year-old Jakwaun Kimbro and 29-year-old Lonnie Johnston were shot and killed June 3rd during a candlelight vigil for a young woman who was shot to death a few days earlier.
OHIO Lancaster Theatre students prepare to astound audience at Lancaster Festival
The enthusiasm for theater is immediately apparent in the room when speaking to any of OHIO Lancaster Theatre students on campus as they prepare for an upcoming performance of Beauty and the Beast. Victor Jones has led the OHIO Lancaster Theatre program for 15 years, producing mainstage shows during the academic year and one large summer stock show in conjunction with the wildly popular Lancaster Festival.
Two German Village restaurants close, plus new food offerings in Dublin and Powell
Exciting announcements keep coming in the local food and drink scene, with several anticipated projects in the suburbs. No matter where you are in Central Ohio these days, there’s almost always something new to try. Here’s your latest Food News: ...
Residents protest auction of radioactive school in Piketon
PIKETON, Ohio — Residents across southern Ohio gathered on Wednesday to protest the impending sale of Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon. The school, which was permanently shut down in 2019 due to radioactive contamination, is now slated for auction, sparking outrage and controversy. Zahn’s Corner Middle School...
Melt Bar and Grilled closes Easton location following bankruptcy filing
Melt Bar and Grilled has closed its Easton location one month after it filed for bankruptcy protection. “Navigating the restaurant industry in the post-pandemic world with growing economic and staffing issues is becoming increasingly difficult," Melt owner Matt Fish said in a statement. Melt's Easton location closed on Monday. Its...
Head Coach Justin Haire Ready To Take On Building Ohio State Baseball Program
Ohio State’s new baseball coach Justin Haire was introduced along with Kirin Kumar, the new head softball coach for the Buckeyes on Wednesday, and spoke about how intends to build Ohio State’s program up from where it stands now. After the Buckeyes best pitcher and hitter both transferred...
Street Cat Zine Fest is back with art, crafts and zines for its third year
CHILLICOTHE – Cheering and Waving Press will present Street Cat Zine Fest 8, taking place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Scioto Township Hall, 164 S. Watt Street, featuring music and poetry from Southern Ohio. The event is free and open to the community. The organizer Stephanie...
OHIO alumnus, Pulitzer Prize winner to be inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame
Dr. Milbert O. Brown Jr., MA ’82, who studied photography at Ohio University, was recently announced as a 2024 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame inductee. Brown holds a doctorate in education from Morgan State University, a master's from Ohio University, and a bachelor's in journalism...
WWII Veteran George Shelby to be Laid to Rest Today
(Logan, Ind.) - A member of America's Greatest Generation will be laid to rest today. George Shelby, of Logan, passed away on July 11, nearly a month after he turned 101 years old. Shelby is a World War II Veteran who proudly served in the U.S. Navy form 1943-1946 as...
Ohio Women's Basketball Adds Madison Lim to Roster
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio women's basketball team has added Madison Lim to the roster for the 2024-25 season, head coach Bob Boldon announced on Thursday, July 18. Madison Lim | Guard | 5-10 | Marysville, Ohio | Mechanicsburg H.S. Lim joins the program with four years of athletic...
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