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Ohio's tax holiday begins soon. Here's when you can start saving
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is getting supersized this year, expanding to 10 days long. And it's not just an opportunity to save on school supplies and children's clothes. Now almost any sale can be tax-free for 10 days. So when does it start? ...
Trenton Township prepares annexation Q&A
SUNBURY — Trenton Township held a community meeting on April 10 to discuss annexation. Officials later put together a question-and-answer guide to accompany the presentation. Threats for annexation into Sunbury has led the township to engage with property owners neighboring the city and look into slowing down annexation. “The...
Franklin County GOP calls on Republican county engineer to resign
Despite being an elected office, the Franklin County Engineer's post - responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges and other public infrastructure not covered by a municipality - has seldom been the focus of political fireworks. But that changed this week when the Franklin County Republican Party accused acting County Engineer Brad...
A piece of history reborn with Shoults Covered Bridge restoration in Licking County
Dozens of Licking County residents navigated winding dirt roads to a seemingly obscure spot in rural Ohio, only to find themselves at the heart of a significant celebration. They gathered to commemorate the meticulous reconstruction of a cherished historic wooden bridge, a feat that was far from mundane and steeped in local heritage.
Principals, athletic director among new hires for Johnstown this fall
JOHNSTOWN – Several new faces will be joining the Johnstown-Monroe School District for 2024-25, including some new administrators. The Board of Education approved hiring Michael Shipton as Johnstown High School principal during a special meeting earlier this month. The board decision came after Angel King accepted a position with...
Staff profile: Meet Columbus Dispatch education reporter Cole Behrens
(Editor's note: This article is part of a new weekly series featuring Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.) I am the K-12 education reporter at The Columbus Dispatch, covering education in central Ohio and throughout the state. Before that, I covered crime and breaking news in the evenings. I previously worked as an assistant editor at The Athens NEWS and Athens Messenger, newspapers both located in Athens Ohio.
Summer of Hope: Nonprofit using summer camps to reach young Ukrainian refugees
More than 5,000 miles away from Columbus at the frontline towns of the Kherson region in Ukraine, a nonprofit organization has been working to create spaces of hope and rehabilitation to reclaim childhood bliss through summer camp programs for children of the Russia-Ukraine war. In August, the Summer of Hope...
Columbus nonprofit This Must Be The Place battles opioid overdoses one festival at a time
Ingela Travers-Hayward and William Perry, co-founders of the nonprofit This Must Be The Place, have been spending all summer touring festivals and events around the U.S., teaching folks how to bring people back from the dead. Make no mistake, they’re not necromancers — just two people eager to raise awareness and educate the...
Scarlet Sunrise: Carmen's Crew rolls past Purple Hearts, advances to second round of TBT
Good morning, Ohio State fans, and welcome to the Scarlet Sunrise. Football will always be our focus, but every day we’ll cover news, notes and analysis from across Buckeyes sports. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Buckeyes football, recruiting, basketball and more in Scarlet Sunrise.
Hilliard puts tax issue on fall ballot to replace elementary schools, finance operations
Residents in the Hilliard school district will vote Nov. 5 on a levy for the first time in eight years. Voters will decide on a combined bond-levy issue that would finance regular operations and improvements to school facilities. Residents will vote on raising the bonds and property taxes in the same item.
Crystal ball prediction in for 2025 running back targeted by Ole Miss, Auburn, and Ohio State
Several weeks ago, Ole Miss had one of the most talented running backs decommit, but they could land a commitment from another high-caliber 2025 running back. Yesterday, David Johnson from 247Sports Inside the Rebels logged a crystal ball prediction for running back Shekai Mills-Knight to commit to Ole Miss. A four-star rated prospect, Mills-Knight has also been heavily recruited by Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, Missouri, and Tennessee.
JD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee
The Ohio senator held a rally Monday at his former high school in Middleton, his hometown, where he played up his local ties, praised running mate Donald Trump and attacked Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 presidential race. RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Republican...
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
Meet Ohio State football's Brandon Inniss: What to know about the WR ahead of 2024 season
Brandon Inniss is heading into his second season as a part of Ohio State's wide receiver room. The former five-star will make his 2024 debut at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31 when Ohio State takes on Akron. He is joined in OSU's wide receiver room by players such as Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate and freshman five-star Jeremiah Smith, among others.
MarionMade!: Marion Tech Police Academy touts number of grads who stay in hometown
Each week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories of Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us as marionmade.org or on social media. Hundreds of local law enforcement officers started at Marion Technical...
'Building bridges:' Dog warden Curtis Hall has open door policy in Ashland County
Considering himself as a “problem solver for Ashland County government,” the new dog warden outlined his goals for commissioners after his first month on the job. “Having the full benefit of being an Ashland County (Sheriff's Office) deputy and all the stuff that comes with that, I have all the resources a cop would have,” Hall said at Thursday's meeting. “And it has been absolutely great.”
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