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Millions of tax dollars invested in the state fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State funding for the Ohio State Fair has seen more than a 5,000% increase over the past several years. It is all part of a new project called Expo 2050, much of it funded by taxpayer dollars, to transform the fairgrounds. “A lot of things that we’re spending money on, you’re […]
Gov. Mike DeWine signs 20+ bills into law, including measures on ballot-issue numbers, illegal stunt driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Gov. Mike DeWine has signed more than 20 bills in the past two days dealing with a wide range of topics, from toughening penalties for stunt driving to changing how statewide ballot issues are numbered. The bills, which become law in late October after the state’s usual 90-day...
Ben Shapiro Says If Trump ‘Had a Time Machine,’ He Would Unselect JD Vance
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro claimed that if former President Donald Trump had a time machine, he would go back and choose someone other than Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate. The post Ben Shapiro Says If Trump ‘Had a Time Machine,’ He Would Unselect JD Vance first appeared on Mediaite.
Rabies vaccine baits to be dropped in Portage, Columbiana and Carroll counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin distributing oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife in parts of eastern Ohio starting Monday and continuing through most of August. Carroll, Columbiana and Portage counties are among the areas included in the rabies campaign. Airplanes will distribute the vaccine baits from about Aug. 17 through Aug. 22. Approximately 350,000 baits will be distributed in Ohio. ...
Model train show benefits VW Historical Society
VAN WERT—Hundreds of model train enthusiasts descended upon the Van Wert County Fairgrounds on July 27 and 28 for the Van Wert County Historical Society’s 21st annual Railroad Heritage Weekend. The show keeps growing and this year was no exception.
Final Friday rocks The Brickyard under perfect conditions
MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday show at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield was cast amid perfect weather. Temperatures in the mid 70s with a gentle breeze greeted revelers who took in an evening of live music from local performers. The photos below were provided by Rob Stroul.
Former Toledoan Stars in Netflix Reality Series “Owning Manhattan”
A one-way train in the middle of the might with three suitcases and $1,200 in your pocket, is one way to jump-start a life and career. Just ask Jordan Hurt, former Toledoan, real estate agent and one of the stars of Netflix’s reality series Owning Manhattan. Early stages. It...
Southwyck Lanes transforming into Incredibowl Entertainment
TOLEDO, Ohio — What was once known as Southwyck Lanes in south Toledo will soon open under a new name with new and revamped activities. Incredibowl Entertainment is slated to open this summer, according to its website. A Facebook post on the company's page from February says that the...
Local kids competing in national mullet contest
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Voting is now open for the USA Mullet Championships. Three kids from the Miami Valley are competing in the 2024 Mullet Championships. The competition seeks to find the best mullet in the country through rounds of voting online. Two local kids are competing in the Kids ages 0-4 category and another […]
A look inside “Vandalia’s best kept secret”
VANDALIA, OH — Unfamiliar to even some longtime residents of Vandalia, the Vandalia–Butler Historical Society offers a variety of opportunities to visitors, with over eight and a half acres to explore. Comprised of twelve buildings, including the 1840s-era Federal House original to the property, the society hosts bi-monthly...
Cardiac nurse turned patient: Former WSU soccer star discovers heart issue at work
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A former Wright State soccer star who is now a registered nurse in Dayton ended up saving her own life in the middle of her shift at work. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Jessika Seward to learn more about her miraculous story. "I...
👔Patti Powers tapped as new director for Sandusky County Share and Care
Good morning, Sandusky County. The heat looks like it will continue, with a slight drop in temperatures from over the weekend, but don't think that it will be more pleasant. The high should be 88 degrees, with a low tonight of 71 degrees. Those temps should feel at least as hot as the weekend was, thanks to the 60% chance of thunderstorms. ...
Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Chip Rielage to resign
Charles “Chip” Rielage, Tipp City's Assistant Chief of Fire and EMS, is leaving to take a similar job in Turtlecreek Township, home of the city of Lebanon. After four years as Assistant Chief, Rielage will leave Tipp on Wednesday, August 28, and begin his new but familiar job the next day, Thursday, August 29.
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