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'Half of what we should be:' Drought expands in Ohio as rain totals remain below normal
Ohio is crispy this summer. Of the state's 88 counties, 67 were listed as being affected by abnormally dry conditions when the U.S. Drought Monitor received its weekly update Thursday morning. About half of the Buckeye State's counties are under a D1 Moderate Drought. ...
Look inside inspection reports examining fair food safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Amid rides, livestock and fried food, the last thing you want at the fair is to get sick. Columbus Public Health is making sure that doesn’t happen. Their team checks every single food and drink stand on the fairgrounds, and NBC4 Investigates looked at inspection reports for a behind-the-scenes look at what […]
CSG panel weighs energy reliability amid growing demand
Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive users coming online was front and center during a recent panel of the...
Man indicted in woman’s death
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Kanawha County grand jury handed down an indictment against a man charged with the shooting death of a Charleston woman in December 2023. Dominick Gray, of Columbus, was indicted on July 26 on charges of first degree murder, using a gun during a felony, malicious wounding and being a convicted felon with a gun.
Restaurant Week returns to Columbus with new locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The summer food scene in Columbus has gotten a nice refresh with the return of 614 Restaurant Week from July 22-27. 150 restaurants are offering three-course meals ranging from $15 to $50. You may even find that some new, discounted items are being featured at some places.
Police take suspects in Ashland Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery into custody after pursuit to Columbus
Police have apprehended multiple suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred at Rite Aid Pharmacy on Claremont Avenue in Ashland at 7:34 p.m. on Wednesday. The suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit that culminated on Interstate 270 close to Cemetery Road in Columbus. According to a news...
100 days out, Ohio ready for presidential election ... but maybe so are radical groups
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The poll workers are being recruited, voting machines are checked out, and security plans are being developed. Exactly 100 days before Ohio voters head to the polls, all seems on track for a presidential election year. Still, Nazek Hapasha, policy affairs manager for the League...
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."
Ohio State University building new dairy facility
The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure demolished in March. “We’re making exciting progress,” said Graham Cochran, CFAES associate dean for operations....
Best juniors in Ohio high school football? Here is the Columbus area's top 25 for 2024
With Ohio high school football teams opening practice Aug. 1, it’s time for The Dispatch to reveal the top 25 juniors in the Columbus area for the 2024 OHSAA season. Players were selected based on 2023 statistics, postseason honors and rankings from various recruiting services, including 247sports.com, On3.com and Rivals.com. ...
Friday Food Bites: Pretentious Barrel House, Law Bird Supply House closing; Original Pancake House joins New Albany
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The owner of Pretentious Barrel House announced this week that the brewery will be closing after Aug. 11 of this year. Located at 745 Taylor Ave., Pretentious specializes in sour beers, and has been open since 2017.
Ohio State Week: Mailbag Answers and Prediction
Mailbag questions came, and now they will be answered. Apparently, Ryan Day’s employment is close to lot of your hearts. Exiled_in_VT asks: “I ain’t come here to mailbag school. What keeps Ryan Day his job? Playoff appearance? Or a playoff win? Or, are multiple playoff wins needed this year?”
Former Ohio State baseball player Jacob Bosiokovic making pitch for MLB role
Faced with a career-changing decision, former Delaware Hayes baseball standout Jacob Bosiokovic wasn’t afraid to pivot to keep his major league dream alive. A power-hitting shortstop in high school, Bosiokovic went on to play at Ohio State before being selected as a first baseman and corner outfielder in the 19th round (560th overall)...
Columbus African Festival returns this weekend for cultural expression, food and fun
Food, fun and culture don't always come for free, but they do this weekend in Columbus. Presented by Ohio Ghana Festival in collaboration with Columbus African Festival, the 2024 Columbus African Festival this Saturday and Saturday is themed "Building a Unified African Community," and includes launching a business forum and case competition. ...
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