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Ready to ride? Your guide to the Washington County Fair midway
Whether it’s onboard the Zipper, the Zillerator Coaster or the Viper, thrillseekers are sure to find something at the Washington County Fair. The Washington County Fair will be held from July 19-28, and is welcoming Butler Amusements and their 29 carnival rides back to the midway this year. The daredevils among us can get their adrenaline rush on Butler’s newest and most popular ride, the Khaos, rated five out of...
Liberty Township kicks off annual photo contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The annual photo contest in Liberty Township kicked off on Monday with the theme of 'Living in Liberty Township.'. For the next month, community members may send in photos of where the live, learn, work, and play within Liberty Township. The contest is open to anyone whether they live in Liberty Township or not.
Four Arrested in Ripley County Drug Bust
A search warrant was issued at a home on South High Street in Versailles, stemming from an ongoing drug investigation. Left to right: Leia Woody, Dakoda Green, Troy Dunagen, James Hensley. Photos provided. (Versailles, Ind.) – Four people have been arrested on drug charges in Ripley County. On July...
When do AP scores come out in Ohio? What to know about your College Board results
Scores are typically released at 8 a.m., with East Coast scores arriving first. AP scores will be available on the College Board account. If you’re anxiously waiting for your Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, here’s what you need to know. Each year, AP scores are released online in...
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes...
Versiti Blood Center of Ohio calling for donors amid emergency blood shortage
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A dangerously low supply of donor blood in the state has prompted the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio to make an emergency appeal for blood donations. Versiti said their donation count last week was the lowest recorded this year with some types having less than a day of availability. The organization warns that this could force hospitals to delay treatments including surgeries, which could jeopardize the health and safety of patients depending on these life-saving treatments.
United States projected to follow Ohio in population declines
BOWLING GREEN — While Ohio saw a small 0.22 percent increase in population from 2022 to 2023, long-term projections expect a continuation of a decades-long trend in declining numbers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state is still seeing a loss of 13,300 residents since pre-pandemic levels. The state of Ohio Population Projections Report 2023 points to the aging of the population, declining fertility rates, and stagnant migration patterns. It projects a 5.7 percent decline by 2050, or a drop in the population by 675,000 people. Citizenry in the state already has declined by 10 percent in the decade from 2010 to 2020, according to the report. “Ohio mirrors the rest of the country, traditionally,” said Wendy Diane Manning, a sociologist at Bowling Green State University, noting that the nation's decline in its fertility rate mimics what is happening in Ohio. Nationally, deaths are expected to outpace births sometime from 2038 to 2042, according to census projections. International immigration will be an important factor in maintaining population. Ohio saw a net gain of 60,000 immigrants, domestically and internationally combined, from 2010 to 2020. It was the first decade of net positive gain in immigration to Ohio since the 1950s.
'Super load' expected to pass through southern Ohio counties on its way to New Albany
Ohio (WCHS) — A super load is set to make their way through southern Ohio counties starting Monday on a trip that will span over a week, officials say. The load will be on the road for over nine days as it travels from a dock near Manchester in Adams County, passing through Scioto County as it makes its way to New Albany in Licking County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Kroger’s Little Clinic in Ohio now offering popular weight loss drugs
Kroger Health's The Little Clinic is offering comprehensive weight management options, including GLP-1 medication therapies, in-person and telehealth visits, and a "Food as Medicine" approach to help patients reach their health goals.
🌀Hurricane Beryl will blast Ohio late Tuesday night through Thursday
Good morning, Sandusky County. Expect to see some strange weather the next couple of days as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl hit. The expected high Tuesday is 87 degrees with a low of 70 and a 60% chance of thunderstorms in the evening. That chance of thunderstorms bumps up to 70% by Wednesday morning, but all of this depends on the path of that storm and how quickly it dissipates.
Ohio highway patrol reports 16 fatalities over July 4 weekend
COLUMBUS — Sixteen people died in 15 traffic crashes over the holiday weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Monday. Statewide, 648 traffic crashes occurred during the holiday reporting period of July 3 through July 7, the patrol said. Failure to wear seat belts was a factor in seven of nine deaths where belts were available, it added. Troopers also made 438 arrests for impaired driving and 72 for drug-related charges and issued nearly 3,000 safety belt and child safety seat citations.
Hurricane Beryl cancels Ohio flights to, from Texas as storm makes landfall
Ohio flights to and from Texas were canceled Monday as Hurricane Beryl swept through the Lone Star state, killing one person. The vast majority of canceled flights are to and from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The city faced damaging winds and flash floods caused by three to six inches of rain Monday morning. A man in a suburb northeast of Houston died Monday when a tree fell on his home, trapping him in debris,...
The story behind -- and the big support for -- our bold proposal for the airport and sports stadiums: Today in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohio could generate $21.2 billion over 40 years, securing new stadiums for the Browns, Guardians and Cavaliers, relieving minor league teams of debt and building a state-of-the-art airport -- all with a quarter-percent sales tax. We’re talking about our ambitious and politically challenging idea on Today...
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