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Investigator looking for cause of fires in Salem Township
Firefighters from five communities battle flames in Salem Township, just west of Leetonia early Wednesday. The Leetonia Fire Department was sent to the 1600 block of Lisbon Road shortly before 2 a.m. after the fire was reported to dispatchers. The first crew reported that the fire had spread through a...
'There is no word for how awful this is': Who is shooting wildlife with darts at a park in Findlay?
FINDLAY, Ohio — Editor's note: The story below contains graphic images of injured geese and squirrels with darts piercing their faces. Viewer discretion is advised. Animals at Riverside City Park in Findlay are facing an issue: someone is injuring them with darts. "Doing something like that is not only...
Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, July 24, 2024; jackpot $114 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The winning Powerball numbers have been selected for a jackpot estimated at $114 million. The Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Powerball numbers are 16-42-59-63-68 Powerball 13 Power Play 2x. The Classic Lotto numbers are 17-18-25-38-45-49 Kicker 782856. The jackpot is $13.4 million for the drawing on Saturday,...
No Today in Ohio podcast today
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Sorry, all. No fresh Today in Ohio podcast today, due to illness. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this podcast. Subscribe here. Do you get your podcasts on Spotify? Find us...
The Times' Top 40 Players in the Beaver Valley
As summer days continue to roll on, the start of the 2024 WPIAL high school football season quickly approaches. Last season, three Beaver County schools in South Side Beaver, Beaver Falls and Aliquippa fought their way to a WPIAL Championship game with Beaver Falls and Aliquippa claiming WPIAL titles and the Quips being crowned state championships. ...
Docs: Man charged after firing 20+ shots into house, car in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ind. — An Ohio man has been charged after police said he fired more than 20 shots into a house and a car in Richmond in November 2023. According to court documents, filed earlier this month in Wayne County, 43-year-old Bryan Orr was charged with one count of attempted murder, a Level 1 felony, […]
Will an Ohio Judge Lose His Law License?
Longtime VC readers may recall the "censorious thuggery" of Geauga County, Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell. His conduct from the bench has long been controversial, but he nonetheless ran for re-election unopposed in 2020. When I last blogged about Judge Grendell, it was after reports he threatened to hold a mother...
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Beaver County Wednesday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Beaver County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:21 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Wellsville, moving...
New Philadelphia mayor proposes outdoor drinking area for special events
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Mayor Joel Day has a plan to allow outdoor drinking downtown, but only during special events. Residents have debated the DORA – designated outdoor refreshment area – for months. On one side have been business owners and event organizers who say it will boost business. The other side has included recovering alcoholics and family members who say it will set a poor example for kids and encourage bad behavior.
Aspire Program marks a new era with new name, new location
The adult education Aspire Program at Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) held their final graduation, July 19th. With EGCC dissolving due to financial issues, the Aspire Program ending an era but is beginning a new one and moving forward with a new name at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center.
Northeast Ohio Thursday forecast: Eventual clearing, cooler weather
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Rain chances will move out of the area Thursday morning leaving clear, sunny skies and mild temperatures behind. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for highs in the mid 70 with light breezes. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s. Friday looks to be sunny and clear with highs in the upper 70s.
Gov. Mike DeWine opens 2024 Ohio State Fair as his plan to transform it starts to take shape
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Mike DeWine is the governor of Ohio. But for at least one day per year, he’s also king of the Ohio State Fair. DeWine was the center of attention during the opening of the 2024 Ohio State Fair on Wednesday – cutting a ceremonial ribbon with family members and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, then touring the grounds with a cluster of aides, administration officials, and reporters in tow.
Ohio redistricting amendment will appear on November ballot
(The Center Square) – Ohio voters will get the chance in November to decide whether to remove the redistricting process from lawmakers and create an independent commission. A group pushing for a constitutional amendment they say would remove politics from redistricting gathered more than enough signatures to put the question on the general election ballot. All that’s left is to figure out the exact ballot language. Secretary of State Frank...
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