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Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
One dead after fiery crash on I-270
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after the vehicle they were a passenger in caught fire after hitting the back of a semi-truck on Interstate 270 in Jackson Township Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-270 westbound just east of Interstate 71 at approximately 3:26 p.m. […]
Juvenile judge shares frustration, discusses evolving fight against teen crime
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Three teens were charged in the death of a young mom who died after she was thrown off her car as it was being stolen while her young son was in the back seat. Alexa Stakley's case is one of many ABC6 has covered as...
Adoptable Ohio dog ready for pool time during summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Addie, a pit bull mix at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, is ready to join a family for summer vacation. Shelter Behavior Coordinator Brandy Trott described the 6-year-old “diamond in the rough’s” energy as “middle of the road.” She gets along well with everyone she meets, and flops […]
Climate change making hot days more likely in central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We've already had a good number of hot days this summer in Central Ohio, but this past week the world was setting new heat records. Things were near to below normal here in central Ohio on Monday, but when you factor in all the weather around the globe, we set a record for the hottest day on record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Their data goes all the way back to 1940, and the new record for daily average temperature stands at 17.16°C, or 62.9°F.
What’s in a name? GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that this was not the first iteration of his name. Nor would it be the last.
Northeast Ohio road construction: Are there new detours can drivers expect?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Traffic patterns continue to shift on many Northeast Ohio roadways as construction projects make progress. The updated list of lane restrictions and closures from the Ohio Department of Transportation can be seen below. Cuyahoga County. I-71 northbound to I-480 eastbound and westbound ramps will be closed...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
State Fair opens, will run through Aug. 4
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to open the gates for the first day of the Ohio State Fair. The fair runs from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, Aug. 4 and continues...
Mega Millions jackpot over $300 million; Thursday’s Ohio Lottery results
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A big jackpot is on the line this weekend, with the Mega Millions prize reaching an estimated $306 million for the drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024. The Saturday, July 27 Powerball jackpot is an estimated $131 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $13.4 million.
The Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is coming up. What can you buy tax free? (quiz)
Every year, the State of Ohio designates a handful of days when shoppers can save on taxes for in-person and online purchases. It’s officially called the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday. The tax-free weekend — or in this year’s case, the 10-day tax holiday — has a couple goals. One...
Warren County's Adam Mathews’ Legislation to Simplify Legal System Signed into Law
LEBANON, OH -- House Bill 179, legislation that simplifies Ohio’s legal system by clarifying against which parties and in what time frame certain lawsuits must be filed, was unanimously passed by the Ohio Senate and signed into law, announced bill sponsors State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Brian Stewart (R-Ashville).
Marijuana laws and Child Protective Services cases
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Workers at Child Protective Services said substance abuse by caregivers is the top reason for open cases. They also said marijuana was the top substance involved in the cases. Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Ohio, will it lighten the load for these caseworkers?. You...
Truth Test: 99% voting record with Biden/Harris
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Republican Bernie Moreno is challenging Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown this fall in Ohio. Moreno has been trying to tie Brown to President Biden and now Vice President Kamala Harris. His campaign has run an ad stating Brown has voted with Kamala and Biden 99% of the time.
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" as a "really one-sided and simple view of the region." In an effort to help broaden people;s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
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