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Fatal Crash on State Route 96 at Ganges Five Points Road
Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle on State Route 96 at the intersection of Ganges Five Points Road. Paul Huffman, age 45, of Shiloh, was operating...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $92 million jackpot on July 20, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $92 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 18 winners. $100...
Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
FAA probes latest Southwest Airlines flight that posed safety issues
737 MAX that had departed from Columbus, Ohio, was approximately 3 miles (5 km) from the Tampa airport when it dropped to as low as about 175 feet (53 meters), according to Flightradar24 data. An air traffic controller alerted the crew of Southwest Flight 425 to their low altitude and the plane was diverted to Fort Lauderdale.
Two-thirds of Ohio's DNC delegates are first-timers. Their job just got more interesting
Gavi Begtrup left his cell phone at home Sunday afternoon when he went for a walk with his wife and new puppy. He returned about a half hour later to find the phone buzzing and pinging with missed calls and text messages. ...
Matt Huffman claims he’s protected from testifying about school vouchers. How far does privilege extend in Ohio?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – With a contentious school voucher lawsuit hovering in the background, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman has sought to duck a subpoena demanding that he testify on topics that include any conversations he had with private school lobbyists outside of legislative chambers. Huffman claims he’s protected from...
Ohio's tax holiday begins soon. Here's when you can start saving
Ohio's sales-tax holiday is getting supersized this year, expanding to 10 days long. And it's not just an opportunity to save on school supplies and children's clothes. Now almost any sale can be tax-free for 10 days. So when does it start? ...
Hilliard puts tax issue on fall ballot to replace elementary schools, finance operations
Residents in the Hilliard school district will vote Nov. 5 on a levy for the first time in eight years. Voters will decide on a combined bond-levy issue that would finance regular operations and improvements to school facilities. Residents will vote on raising the bonds and property taxes in the same item.
A piece of history reborn with Shoults Covered Bridge restoration in Licking County
Dozens of Licking County residents navigated winding dirt roads to a seemingly obscure spot in rural Ohio, only to find themselves at the heart of a significant celebration. They gathered to commemorate the meticulous reconstruction of a cherished historic wooden bridge, a feat that was far from mundane and steeped in local heritage.
Franklin County GOP calls on Republican county engineer to resign
Despite being an elected office, the Franklin County Engineer's post - responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges and other public infrastructure not covered by a municipality - has seldom been the focus of political fireworks. But that changed this week when the Franklin County Republican Party accused acting County Engineer Brad...
Crawford 12: Buckettes poised for outstanding seasons in the fall and spring
Editor's Note: This is the fourth of a summer series. We're at the halfway point of the Crawford 12 and for the second consecutive week, we're looking at a pair of teams from the same school. Both feature some outstanding returning athletes — a few overlapping — and have everything...
It Happened in Crawford County: Linda Schulze retired, but is still answering a calling
Linda Schulze is the daughter of Harold and Marsades Mast. Linda’s brothers are Kenneth, Thomas and John. She attended Lucas schools in Richland County and loved it, especially science and math. She played French horn and trombone in the band and was in Girl Scouts grades two thru 12 and graduated in 1968. ...
JD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee
The Ohio senator held a rally Monday at his former high school in Middleton, his hometown, where he played up his local ties, praised running mate Donald Trump and attacked Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 presidential race. RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Republican...
Showers to Hit Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania Monday
Pittsburgh, PA – Rain is expected to move into eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania beginning Monday, bringing a shift from the recent dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the week will start with a 50% chance of showers on Monday, cooling temperatures to around 81°F. Residents in Pittsburgh, Wheeling, WV, and Zanesville, OH, should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day.
New attractions, tribute to families headlines Ashland’s Veterans Appreciation Day
ASHLAND — Ashland’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration will return on Aug. 10 this year. There is a special focus this year on making the event one for the entire community to enjoy, according to event organizers Sandy Burkholder and Tim Chandler. Chandler, also a veteran, said the...
MarionMade!: Marion Tech Police Academy touts number of grads who stay in hometown
Each week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories of Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us as marionmade.org or on social media. Hundreds of local law enforcement officers started at Marion Technical...
'Building bridges:' Dog warden Curtis Hall has open door policy in Ashland County
Considering himself as a “problem solver for Ashland County government,” the new dog warden outlined his goals for commissioners after his first month on the job. “Having the full benefit of being an Ashland County (Sheriff's Office) deputy and all the stuff that comes with that, I have all the resources a cop would have,” Hall said at Thursday's meeting. “And it has been absolutely great.”
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