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Facebook report challenges claims that fracking is 'environmentally-friendly'
A new Facebook page monitoring thousands of fracking-related accidents and cleanups happening nearly every day over the last nine years challenges the Ohio gas and oil industry’s claims that it’s environmentally-friendly. Report trends indicate a pattern of lax regulation along with superficial attempts to clean up oil, gas and radioactive fracking wastewater from lands and water across the state, according to FracTracker Alliance, a national nonprofit that studies, maps, and communicates the risks and impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development. ...
Ohioan Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon 55 years ago
On July 20, 1969, awestruck viewers around the world watched on television as Ohioan Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and spent his childhood moving because of his father’s career as an auditor with the state. He lived in 16 different...
Land bank low bidders revealed
The Highland County Land Reutilization Corporation (land bank) revealed the apparent lowest bidders for the 11 bid packages from the upcoming round of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Grant Program (BDSRGP). The apparent low bidder for Bid Package 1 was Evans Landscaping for a total of $13,300, which included...
Huckabee applauds JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, says inexperience is ‘good’
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) lauded former President Trump’s decision to pick Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), noting that his inexperience in elected office is “good.” “When people say JD Vance hasn’t been in office that long … good,” Huckabee said Saturday in an interview with NewsNation’s Hena Doba. “The longer people stay in a…
Summer interns learn teamwork skills at Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth
PIKETON--Lean Six Sigma training is designed to simplify processes and increase efficiency in the workplace. Summer interns with Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) at the Department of Energy site in Piketon recently participated in the training to help them earn White Belt certifications in the program. “We want our interns to get...
Unlocking the archive: Injuries forced some shuffling for the Waverly Tigers in 1955
It was 1955 and the Waverly Tigers football team had entered the season as the defending champs of the Southern Ohio Conference. But already injuries were forcing changes to the team in the young season. Coach Carroll Hawhee reported that Phil Prather would be taking over as quarterback in the...
Hillsboro FFA volunteers at ballpark
On June 10th, The Hillsboro FFA Chapter was able to volunteer their time at the well-loved, Shaffer Ballpark. Everyone around the community loves spending time out in this amazing spot that brings us all together. There really is something special about this humble place, seeing as how the parking lots are full during every single summer evening.
Columbus Dispatch wins general excellence award for outstanding journalism
Columbus Dispatch journalists won 27 awards Sunday in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, including top honors for general excellence. Dispatch.com earned second place for best digital presence while sweeping all three awards for best video in the large-market division in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus.
Will Howard Says Ohio State is “Tired of Hearing How Talented We Are” and Jeremiah Smith Says He Wants to “Win Games and Win the National Championship”
Carmen's Crew took care of business on Saturday. The Ohio State alumni team will face Dayton's alumni team, the Red Scare, on Monday at 8 p.m. Word of the Day: Anticipation. “WE WANT TO GO OUT THERE AND PROVE IT.” Adam King of 10TV interviewed Will Howard at an NIL event on Friday. King asked the Ohio State quarterback what the program’s goals are this season and how the Buckeyes intend to meet each of them between August and January.
Large group attends annexation hearing
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The Fayette County Commissioners met on July 15 to hear from attorney Michael P. McNamee as agent for the petition for annexation on application of owners for Jefferson Township property to be annexed into the Village of Jeffersonville. To observe the hearing, attendees numbered between...
New Albany Dance Festival to take place next weekend
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Dancers from all over will convene in central Ohio next weekend for the third annual New Albany Dance Festival. Hosted by New Vision Dance Company, the festival is a 3-day event. Kicking off Friday evening with a concert of adult professional performers from companies all around central Ohio, the event will then feature more than 30 free dance classes on Saturday with a showcase of central Ohio dance studios in the evening.
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