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Former youth specialist linked to park vigil tragedy, charged with murder
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — New details emerged involving two suspects charged last month in connection with the shooting deaths of two people at a Columbus city park. Tyrez Turner, 18, and Ladavia Fortner, 31, were both charged with the murder after 18-year-old Jakwaun Kimbro and 29-year-old Lonnie Johnston were shot and killed June 3rd during a candlelight vigil for a young woman who was shot to death a few days earlier.
Knox Twp. Festival set Saturday with music, tractor pulls, kids fun
Classic cars, tractor pulls and games for children will be highlights of Saturday’s Knox Township Festival. Managed by Homeworth Community Group, the event will run noon to 10 p.m. at the North Georgetown Community Pavilion at North Georgetown Fire Department. George D. Worth Color Guard of North Georgetown American...
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers proves he’s still a Buckeye at heart
Quinn Ewers may not be wearing Scarlet and Gray anymore, but it’s clear he still has a deep connection to Ohio State. Ewers, of course, was the most highly-rated quarterback ever since high school rankings began in the early 2000s, and spent a season in Columbus in 2021. Ewers reclassified and enrolled late in the summer at OSU but saw little playing time as a true freshman. The Southlake, Texas native had always been a Texas Longhorns fan and decided to transfer back home the following season where he’s spent the past two seasons leading Steve Sarkisan’s team. But old habits die...
Four fined for Ohio State pro-Palestine protests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Four people were each fined $50 after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge tied to the pro-Palestine protests on the Ohio State University campus earlier this year. According to court documents, the four were initially charged with criminal trespass but had the charge reduced...
‘Here we go again’ complain First Take viewers as Stephen A. Smith replacement makes Chiefs ‘biggest threat’ claim
CINCINNATI Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to prove his fitness following a season-ending wrist injury. But First Take guest host Harry Douglas has boldly claimed that the NFL star will be the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs achieving a historic Super Bowl three-peat. "For me I'm going...
Philo holding Youth Boys Basketball Camp
The Philo Boys Basketball Youth Skills Camp, for grades K-6, will be held July 22-25 at the Power Plant (Philo Junior High). Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost for K-2, which does a half day of 9 a.m. to Noon, is $25 and a full day for grades 2-6 is...
Improvements and changes at the Frazeysburg Swimming Pool
Mayor Fred Wolford of the Village of Frazeysburg is excited to inform the public of improvements and changes he has made to increase the efficiency and public confidence in the community offering. The Frazeysburg Pool has been in existence since the early 1970s and was deeded to the Village in...
Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by her focus on student achievement and creating a supportive educational environment.
Veterans Appreciation Foundation and The Barn will Host a Free Veteran Breakfast
The Veterans Appreciation Foundation of Zanesville is partnering with The Barn to to serve veterans the most important meal of the day. The bar and grill, located on Linden Avenue is hosting a free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. this Saturday. An event that’s for veterans, hosted by veterans like The Barns owner, Jim Watson.
Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Picnic for Veterans
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a heartwarming picnic for veterans on Friday, July 19th. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 29 at 12 PM. Veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a delicious and free lunch featuring hamburgers, pasta salad, baked beans, chips, and cookies. This picnic is a wonderful way to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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).
Ohio GOP governor hopefuls use national convention as springboard for 2026
MILWAUKEE - Ohio Republicans eyeing the governor's mansion were unified on one point this week: The 2024 election isn't about 2026. But it also didn't hurt to spend several days in Wisconsin rubbing shoulders with their fellow Republicans − and in one case, getting the spotlight on a national stage. ...
Why this Ohio county is still in court over Dominion voting machines and the 2020 election
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While most the nation looks to the looming 2024 presidential election, the Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday sent Stark County back to trial to deal with vestiges of the vaguely defined election conspiracy theories that marred the last one. On Jan. 6, 2021, as hundreds of...
Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room: School principals worry recreational sales will spur increased marijuana usage among students
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio moves toward recreational marijuana sales, school principals are concerned about increased usage among students, according to recent research from Ohio State University. Ohio school principals said that soon-to-begin adult recreational marijuana sales could lead to a negative impact on student behavior and academic performance and...
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