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Tech outage affects central Ohio businesses, travel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Central Ohio, as well as other parts of the world, has been affected by a technology outage Friday morning. All Columbus government resource websites are currently down (fire departments, police departments, etc.), as well as certain Ohio medical websites (such as the Wexner Medical Center website).
Cedar Point's Boardwalk Nights start Friday, bringing fireworks, daredevils and more
When massive parade floats start rumbling down the boardwalk at Cedar Point and the music swells, playing a signature soundtrack, you know Boardwalk Nights has begun. The Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park's annual monthlong party begins Friday and runs through Aug. 18 (excluding Tuesdays). Here's a look at what's happening this year.
Growing Midwest fast-food chain plans next Dayton location
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A growing Midwest fast-food chain is looking to bring its specialty burgers and wide array of dessert options to a local city. Culver’s restaurant could be the first new retail establishment in the highly anticipated river district development in West Carrollton. The proposal...
Fallback Studios Wants to Keep Ohio Filmmaking Talent in Ohio
Right now, Cleveland is filling in as Metropolis for James Gunn’s Superman film. Last year, Jeff Nichols turned Cincinnati into 1960s Chicago for The Bikeriders. Fallback Studios CEO Kevin Kale believes our town’s time has come and that Hollywood is about to take notice of all we have to offer.
Missing endangered child recovered after Ohio Amber Alert
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The child who was the subject of an Ohio Amber Alert has been safely recovered. A four-year-old child was last seen early Friday morning in west Columbus, in the area of Wedgewood Drive and Eakin Road of the Holly Hill neighborhood. He was recovered in the 600 block of Dexter Avenue, […]
Ohio is among the top 10 states with the most gun sales, study says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio is among the top 10 states that sold the most guns in 2023, a new analysis shows. In the first four months of 2024, nearly 5.5 million firearms were sold nationwide, averaging almost 1.4 million each month. SafeHomes.org, a safety product review website, tracked gun sales using data from the […]
Baseball: Keystone grad and White Sox draft pick Nathan Archer's talent was evident early on
Keystone graduate Nathan Archer got the call Tuesday afternoon that so many little boys grow up dreaming about. Archer, this year’s Mid-American Conference Player of the Year while playing for Bowling Green and Lorain County’s Mr. Baseball in 2021, was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
Beautiful weekend, gradual warm-up
High pressure will build east across the Great Lakes. A northwesterly flow of pleasant air will prevail. Temperatures will only reach the low 80s, after a week of heat and humidity. Lows tonight will fall into the comfortable upper 50s and low 60s.
Winners of 'The Voice' return to Lakeside
LAKESIDE – American folk sibling trio Girl Named Tom will return to Lakeside’s Hoover Auditorium on Saturday, July 20, with tickets still available. Tickets for the trio's performance at Hoover Auditorium, www.lakesideohio.com are with adult tickets at $38 per person. A parking pass is separate. ...
Ohio sees uptick in unemployment rate, lost jobs in June
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New economic data from the state shows that Ohio saw an uptick in its unemployment rate, and that it lost jobs in the month of June. Ohio lost 2,300 jobs during June from the revised May estimate, dropping the total employment to 5,652,900 jobs, according to figures released Friday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The state also did not add as many jobs in May as previously thought.
Maumee’s Polkinghorn Reaching New Heights During Summer Competition Schedule
BY JEREMY SCHNEIDER | MIRROR SPORTS — It’s been a busy summer for Lucas Polkinghorn, who didn’t let the end of the high school track and field season stop him from reaching new heights. Just a week after finishing on the podium in the high jump and...
The Scoop - July 15, 2024
Allen Lima Leadership celebrations 35 years of developing adult and youth leaders in our community. The signature Allen Lima Leadership class runs once a year, from September to June. Executive Director Matt Childers told us that participants spend one full day each month on themes such as education, agriculture, economic development and criminal justice. Part of each day is dedicated to training in advanced leadership principles. Classes also develop and execute community service projects. 30-35 adults enroll in ALL each year. "One of the things participants say is the most important to them is not only the leadership component, but the networking and connecting." Matt told us that nearly 40 high school sophomores and juniors register for the ALL youth program every year. It involves, educates and challenges youth to reach their fullest potential as leaders. The Lima Rotary Club is one of the sponsors of the ALL youth program and hosts its annual graduation each spring.
Back to School Block Party to return
LIMA — The South Lima Community Development Corporation’s Back to School Block Party will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Philippian Baptist Church, 190 S. Eighth St., Lima. Children must be present to receive donations of school supplies, uniforms, coats, gloves and hats.
Rural Hardin County schools join voucher lawsuit
Jul. 19—KENTON — Hardin County superintendents fear Ohio's next budget crisis will force lawmakers to choose between funding public schools and the state's private-school voucher system. The county's six public school districts — Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Upper Scioto, Ridgemont and Riverdale — came together earlier this year to join the coalition of public schools suing the EdChoice ...
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