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Mount Vernon Questers seek to preserve history, heritage
MOUNT VERNON — Preservation is the key to protecting the past so that future generations can be proud of and enjoy their local, state, and national history. The Mount Vernon Questers have undertaken this goal for over a century. Historic preservation embraces cultural heritage, including the rich stories of...
'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.
Delaware County grand jury indicts local Republican Party politico with felony gun charge
A Delaware County grand jury on Friday added another charge — this one a gun-related felony — to a Republican Party influencer's misdemeanor impaired driving charge stemming from an April traffic stop. Court records show that on Friday the grand jury indicted Catherine A. Nelson, 69, of Galena,...
Former Columbus Zoo Purchasing Agent Pleads Guilty
(DELAWARE, Ohio) — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium must pay $90,000 in restitution to the zoo after pleading guilty this morning to six felonies and two misdemeanors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tracy Murnane, 65, of Westerville, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common...
Centerburg Schools finds success in tackling chronic absenteeism
CENTERBURG — Agriculture teacher Matt Weade recently left a Centerburg Local Schools meeting in awe. The gathering focused chronic absenteeism — and how the district planned to combat it. Centerburg Local Schools voluntarily participated in Each Child On Track in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, a state...
What's Happening at the Library
Due to the Schimmel/Conrades courtyard construction project, the main exterior entrance to Hobson Library will be unavailable. You can access the library via two ground floor entrances in the north Schimmel/Conrades building (aka Bigelow Rice Hall). East Entrance. The east-side entrance is off Henry Street across from the Commuter Parking...
Tomorrow’s Talent: Is college worth the cost?
MANSFIELD — Effie James’ college journey was far from traditional. A graduate of Mansfield Senior, James began his postsecondary education right out of high school, attending Bowling Green State University on a football scholarship. Halfway through his sophomore year, he suffered a career-ending injury. So he went home....
Galion man sentenced after plea agreement on charges of felonious assault, strangulation
A Galion man was sentenced to a minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty to two felony charges in Crawford County Common Pleas Court. During a change of plea hearing June 26, Evan G. Holloway, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and one count of strangulation, a third-degree felony. He was sentenced to a minimum of five years and a maximum of 7 1/2 years in prison on the assault charge and three years on the strangulation charge, according to court records.
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...
High Bank Distillery targets summer opening for new eatery in historic post office
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio distillery pub is readying to open a new north Columbus restaurant and speakeasy inside a former post office built in 1935. High Bank Co. is opening a third distillery later this summer at 28 S. State St. in Westerville, the company announced on social media. The 89-year-old building […]
Charter school offering Hillsdale College's 'classical' curriculum opening in Dublin
A new charter school is set to open this fall in a former Dublin office building, offering a no-cost "classical" education based on conservative Hillsdale College's curriculum to hundreds of students. The Heart of Ohio Classical Academy, located across Interstate 270 from Tuttle Mall in Dublin, will be a free...
Here's what makes Westerville Central's David Mentlow Dispatch girls track Coach of Year
With one of the best athletes in program history setting the pace, coach David Mentlow guided the Westerville Central girls track and field team to a season to remember. The Warhawks won their first regional title and went on to finish sixth (27) in the Division I state meet behind champion Huber Heights...
2024 Dispatch All-Metro: Who are the best girls track and field athletes in central Ohio?
Westerville Central’s Olivia Pace leads the 2024 Dispatch All-Metro girls track and field team. Pace was announced as Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 20 at the Mershon Auditorium. The show, which was produced with the support of Middlefield Bank and Ohio Athletic...
Richland County restaurant inspections: June 28 - July 1 critical violations
The following restaurant inspections with critical violations were conducted by Richland Public Health between June 26 and July 1:. ● Beautiful Foods LLC, 1393 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, June 26. Person in charge (PIC) unable to demonstrate knowledge by having no critical violations (critical, corrected during inspection). PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge of temperatures and times for safe refrigerated food storage, hot holding, cooling and reheating (critical, corrected). PIC stated that foods are being left on the grill until they are 70 degrees then are being taken to the walk-in cooler. Ensure all foods are being transferred into the walk-in cooler once they have reached in internal temperature of 135 degrees and are not being left out to cool. Person in charge did not ensure that employees observed foods as they were received (critical, corrected). PIC stated that temperatures are no longer being taken when foods are received. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked (critical, corrected). Observed house-made dressings made more than 24 hours prior to inspection with no date mark. Missing and/or incomplete allergen declaration(s) (critical repeat, corrected). Observed cole slaw (egg/dairy) and dried papaya/pineapple (sulfites) to have no allergen statements on the packages. Food contact surfaces not easily cleanable (critical, corrected). Observed scissors that are not easily separable that are used to open foods packages. PIC removed scissors from service.
Aces of Trades: Kevin Tackett painting guitars with band themes - Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin
It took some time but he’s doing what he loves. “Growing up,” recalled Kevin Tackett, “with my parents' influence, I loved art and computers and debated going into computer graphics but decided on commercial art in the end.” ...
A look inside Shelby’s ‘biggest eyesore’ at corner of Broadway and Main streets
SHELBY — Heavy rain last week formed puddles inside what has been described as the “biggest eyesore in Shelby.”. Four parcels at the corner of Broadway and Main streets in downtown Shelby have been vacant and in a state of disrepair for years. Shelby resident Troy Baker purchased...
‘Class of 2024’ tenants move into The Grad
MOUNT VERNON — Freshman year of high school is a time of change, adjustment, and new beginnings. The same holds true for the inaugural 2024 class of tenants moving into The Grad. Danville grad Ben Durbin was the first to move into an apartment in the former school building...
They're in the game: Several Tygers alums to be featured in EA Sports' College Football 25
MANSFIELD — The very first thing Anthony Hawkins did when he opened his copy of NCAA Football 14 was head right to the lab. The 2019 Mansfield Senior grad was just a young teenager at the time but his football dreams were as big as the stars. So, he fired up his game counsel, spun in his copy of his favorite video game and made himself a part of it. He would create himself, jack up his attributes to the point he was the absolute best player in the entire game and put himself on his favorite college football team.
Cultivating diversity seen as key in attracting talent
Insurance sector employers must diversify their workforce to be considered a viable career option for younger generations, experts say. “There is a lot of talk about DEI, but we don’t always see the action that is necessary to move the needle forward,” said Grace Grant, executive director of Powell, Ohio-based Gamma Iota Sigma, a nonprofit student organization that collaborates with the insurance industry.
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