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Everything’s new this year at Mid-Ohio’s Honda Indy 200 race: The track, the tires — and the hybrid engines
LEXINGTON, Ohio — A new era of IndyCar will begin at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Friday as teams adopt hybrid engines for the first time in the sport’s 30-year history. In a collaboration between the series’ two power unit suppliers, Honda and Chevrolet, a shakeup...
Ohio National Guard celebrates four Black Civil War heroes at Freedom to Serve event
On Monday, while America geared up to celebrate its independence, the Ohio National Guard paid tribute to the unsung Black heroes who played a vital role in maintaining the unity of the country during the Civil War. Last year, the Ohio National Guard launched the “Freedom to Serve” initiative to...
Graduation ceremony inducts 44 new Ohio peace officers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State Highway Patrol’s training academy hosted its 150th basic peace officer graduation today, adding 44 new officers to agencies across Ohio. Starting in February, the group began learning a range of topics from criminal law to emergency vehicle operations and community relations. Major Michael Kemmer commended the graduates’ work. […]
Rising gun violence in Ohio overlooked during lawmakers’ marathon session
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio state lawmakers wrapped up their legislative activities with a 12-hour marathon session on Wednesday, taking dozens of votes on various issues. Despite the urgency of addressing gun violence highlighted by recent mass shootings, gun policy did not feature prominently on the agenda. Recent Gun Violence...
Kenyon men have nine CSCAA Scholar All-Americans
GAMBIER, Ohio. -- A week after earning the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) 2023-24 Scholar All-America Team award, the Kenyon College Owls had nine swimmers and divers named as individual 2023-24 CSCAA Scholar All-Americans. Those Kenyon honorees who earned spots on the Scholar All-America first team...
Critically endangered gorilla born at Columbus Zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed another baby gorilla over the weekend. The Zoo said the baby western lowland gorilla was born to first-time mother, Sue, and experienced father, Ktembe. Sue is currently bonding with the newborn under the watch of the Animal Care team....
Daycare with locations across U.S. greenlit to build first central Ohio academy
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A daycare chain boasted as the “innovator in educational child care” with locations across the East Coast received final approval to build its first Ohio academy in the Columbus area. A proposal by Lightbridge Academy, a New Jersey-based daycare chain, to build a location on a 1.68-acre Dublin site near the […]
Mansfield dad starts Community Day to bridge gap between kids & cops
MANSFIELD — Travontae Wilson was inspired to organize a “Community Day” by his son Cameron. He said he doesn’t want Cameron, 9, to be afraid of law enforcement — so he asked some friends if they would be interested in a basketball game with Mansfield police officers.
Trending: Ohio State Gets Disrespected Again By The College Football World In A New Trailer That Left Many Fans Angry
Ohio State will be ranked as one of the two best teams in the country when the preseason AP Top 25 poll comes out next month, but even though they are supposed to be one of the best teams in college football, one media outlet does not very highly rate them.
New Ohio State quarterback: ‘I knew what I was signing up for’
The Ohio State Buckeyes added a new quarterback this offseason as veteran quarterback Will Howard decided to transfer from Kansas State to join the roster and compete for the starting quarterback role at Ohio State. And he recently opened up about why he made the move. During an interview at...
New Waterford receives $50,000+ loan for upgrades to water storage tower
The Village of New Waterford will receive a loan of over $50,000 over the course of five years for upgrades to a water storage tower in the village. The village will receive a total of $50,400 at 1.75% over the course of five years for improvements to a 200,000-gallon water storage tower on Hatcher Road in order to extend the useful life of the tower.
Popular mini donut concept opens first brick and mortar location
Mini donuts have found a home in Polaris Fashion Place. Sofi’s Mini Donuts plans to open its first brick and mortar location today, in the form of a Polaris kiosk. The new mini donut shop will be located inside Polaris Fashion Place, which is located at 1500 Polaris Pkwy.
International Renowned artist invites Ohio community to paint 50′ x 40′ mural celebrating diversity and unity
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Internationally renowned artist Kyle Holbrook is currently in the process of painting a new 50’ x 40’ mural with a Lewis and Clark theme next to the Jefferson County Courthouse. Holbrook is inviting community members, including families, children, senior citizens, and visitors, to join him in painting the mural every Friday from […]
Parks department trying to clean up local pond
SALEM, Ohio (WKBN) – The city’s park department is working to clean up the Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem after nature has covered up the pond. A large portion of the duck pond at Waterworth Memorial Park has a thin green layer floating on top. Duckweed, as it’s called, has taken over.
Public Records: Fairfield County restaurant inspections
The following are restaurant inspections with critical violations, as conducted by the Fairfield County Health Department from June 17 to 28. Hereinafter LLC, 3430 N. Bank Road NE, Millersport. Observed three bleach bottles under the ware washing counter with no labels present. Luxe Rehab and Care Center - Sheridan Wing,...
Former Penguins broadcaster Steve Mears eager to join Blue Jackets as 'ambassador'
Jul. 3—Steve Mears has always gotten advice from Mike Lange. Even for something seemingly mundane in their shared vocation as hockey play-by-play broadcaster on how to identify players. "The game is so fast," Mears said. "He would say, 'Just take an extra second, you know, just take an extra second. Just one second, one beat to make sure you have the right guy. That's not 71, it's 72.'" Mears ...
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