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Warm Weekend Ahead for Cleveland and Northern OH, NWS Flags Potential for Isolated Thunderstorms and Heat Advisory
For those reveling in the recent wave of balmy weather, the trusty National Weather Service in Cleveland offers insights for the weekend and the week ahead that might require some wardrobe adjustments. The bulletin, dispatched early this Saturday morning, promises a continuation of the high pressure centered near the eastern seaboard to govern our weather through Monday. According to the NWS Cleveland, Ohioans can anticipate temperatures to nudge a few degrees higher from Friday’s pleasantness, with highs ranging from the low 80s in northwestern PA to the mid to upper 80s throughout much of northern OH.
Atomic Speedway brings fireworks, high banks to World of Outlaws
CHILLICOTHE – The race for the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models title at World of Outlaws World Finals makes a key stop at Atomic Speedway to close out August. The series visits the Chillicothe for two nights for the Fireball 50 on Friday-Saturday, Aug. 23-24. Friday kicks off the racing with 40 laps around the high-banked 3/8-mile dirt track for a $10,000 payday. Then, Saturday night’s finale has drivers going at it for...
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Get Licking County Week 1 football final scores
Thrilling home victories for Newark and Northridge highlighted Week 1 in Licking County on Friday night. Granville, Heath, Johnstown and Licking Valley also moved to 1-0 with Newark Catholic set to host Bishop Ready on Saturday. ...
Ohio teacher forced to resign after refusing to use students’ pronouns, lawsuit says
MASSILLON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio middle school teacher is headed to trial after she resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns, and asked to have them removed from her classroom. The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, alleged in a 2022 lawsuit against Jackson Local School District her First […]
ABCs of Ross County: Tecumseh
CHILLICOTHE— From Adena Mansion to Zane's Trace Ross County is filled with a rich history. When looking at the ABCs of Ross County the T stands for Tecumseh. Tecumseh was a Shawnee warrior and chief born in 1768. Born in Ohio, likely near where Chillicothe is today, he would often work with his...
Zane Trace FFA members enjoy 80th Ross County Fair
CHILLICOTHE — The 80th edition of the Ross County Fair took place Aug. 3-10 and many members of the Zane Trace FFA enjoyed success in their Jr Fair activities. Before the fair began, ZT FFA officers created a display of member projects and FFA involvement throughout the year in the fair booth....
Huge EV battery recycling facility comes online in Ohio
Cirba Solutions officially opened its expanded lithium-ion battery processing plant, using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A big facility for recycling lithium-ion batteries is now operating in Central Ohio, where workers are busy salvaging and repurposing the metals and minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition. On Thursday,...
Ohio State great Archie Griffin celebrated a milestone birthday this week
The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy turned 70-years young this week. Former Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1954, and would eventually change college football forever. His list of on-field accomplishments is longer than most and his contributions to the Ohio State football program didn’t stop when he stopped lacing his cleats.
Frankfort Adena sprints past Greenfield McClain
Frankfort Adena handed Greenfield McClain a tough 24-8 loss in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 23. The Warriors registered a 17-0 advantage at halftime over the Tigers. Greenfield McClain showed some mettle by fighting back to a 24-8 count in the third quarter. Neither team could dent the...
Roundup: Waterford dominates; Warren falls in thriller
VINCENT – The improbable nearly became possible for Warren on opening night. The Warriors answered a 20-0 deficit with 27 consecutive points only to see Circleville score two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a 32-27 victory. Warren’s Nick Cressey scored two touchdowns and became the school’s all-time leader with his 12th...
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