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FREE EVENT – Street Cat Zine Fest Returns to Chillicothe for Third Year, Showcasing Local Art and Culture
Chillicothe, OH – Street Cat Zine Fest, a vibrant celebration of art, crafts, and zines, returns to Chillicothe for its third annual installment on Saturday, July 20th. Hosted by Cheering and Waving Press, the event will take place at the Scioto Township Hall building, located at 164 S. Watt Street, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Carter County Poetry Society accepting submissions for 2024 poetry contest
An Eastern Kentucky organization will be holding its annual poetry contest again this year. Organizers said the contest aims to foster and encourage a passion for poetry in people all over the country. Camilla Haney, President of the Carter County Poetry Society, said the contest has existed almost as long...
Cause of brain fog during chemotherapy and new voice app from an Ohio professor: MediCLE
CLEVELAND, Ohio — This week in Cleveland Medical News ... New research from Ohio State University on brain fog during chemotherapy, a University of Cincinnati professor develops a voice-base app that could be valuable to some in the transgender community, and a study identifies misconceptions about sexually transmitted diseases. Here’s a roundup of medical research news in Ohio.
Ohio man wanted for shooting a teenager to death arrested in Indiana
According to a statement issued by Indiana State Police on Sunday, in a well-coordinated operation on Saturday Indiana State Police successfully apprehended a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. Early Saturday morning, Ohio officials notified the Indiana State Police to be on lookout for a suspect connected...
She was Caitlin Clark 74 years ago. Now, Dot Burrow is a Hall of Famer
BOSTON — In Mississippi, Dot Ford Burrow was Caitlin Clark a half century before Caitlin Clark was born, scoring 50 points per game back in 1950 for tiny Smithville High School in Monroe County. On July 1, in Boston, Mrs. Burrow, grandmother of The Plains’ own Joe Burrow, finally received recognition for her basketball excellence 74 years after she completed one of the most amazing high school basketball careers of anyone, anywhere, ever. ...
What’s That Noise? Sonic Boom Warning Issued for Michigan
Even if you know it's coming, a sonic boom can still take you by surprise - and if you're a resident of Southeast Michigan or Northwest Ohio, you may hear some today. The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting testing Monday (7/15) afternoon and says residents should be aware that the loud "booms" could be heard throughout the area.
JD Vance is a relative political unknown. He's been asked to help Donald Trump avenge his loss
Ohio Sen. JD Vance is supposed to help Donald Trump win the Midwest this fall. But almost immediately after he was announced as Trump's vice presidential pick on Monday, one thing became clear:
Abreu Pushes The Limit For $25,554
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — It was a situation of being in the right place at the right time for Rico Abreu in Saturday’s seventh annual Dean Knittel Memorial at Portsmouth Raceway Park. After taking the lead on lap 21, the No. 24 pilot controlled the remaining 10 circuits to...
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Signs 4-Unit Deal in Ohio
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, renowned for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, announces a four-unit development agreement in Ohio, strengthening the Chicago-based company’s presence across the Midwest. The news of this signed agreement brings the total number of units in development to 25, projecting 5 additional locations to open by the end of 2024.
Wendy’s Trolling McDonald’s in Ohio is Hilariously Diabolical
Wendy's has taken their trolling of McDonald's up a notch and it's going viral. It's worth noting that Wendy's is the underdog in this battle, and always has been. For example, looking at annual revenue, McDonald's is the second-largest Fast Food brand in the U.S. under Starbucks in 2024. Wendy's is the 12th largest on that same chart according to BrandDirectory.com. When you're the underdog, you have a little more freedom to think outside of the box with advertising and marketing.
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