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Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers gets huge commitment from four-star Dyzier Carter
It was a big day for Rutgers as Top 100 four-star wide receiver Dyzier Carter of Woodberry Forest (Va.) ended his recruitment early and chose Rutgers as his future home. He became the second commitment in the 2026 class and it came less than a day after class of 2025 tight end Ben Rothhaar flipped his commitment from Kent State to Rutgers. With so much going on, Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss these latest developments in our latest podcast. Click the play button below to listen in its entirety.
Concord Township trustees vote to place fire levy on November ballot
Concord Township’s trustees recently voted to place a five-year, 3.9-mill fire levy on the Nov. 5 ballot at the recommendation of a citizens advisory committee.A township news release said that if approved, the levy would provide “adequate” operations funding for the township’s fire department over the five-year period. It added that the department could maintain […]
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter reduces dog adoption fees due to low capacity
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees on all dogs through Wednesday, July 31 to ease capacity issues. The standard $95 adoption fee has been lowered to just $30 for the promotion. The shelter has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters...
Passing the Peace Torch rolls through Ashland Aug. 2 in run across U.S.
ASHLAND — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run (peacerun.org), history’s largest peace torch relay, will be in Ashland on Friday, Aug. 2 in the afternoon. The Peace Run will cover 81 miles on the second running from Lemoyne to Ashland on U.S. 250 passing the Peace Torch along the way.
Trump team slams ‘absolutely absurd’ attacks on Vance as VP pick takes flak for ‘cat lady’ comments
After Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) caught flak for controversial comments about “childless cat ladies,” former President Donald Trump’s campaign is hitting back with a spirited defense. “The fact of the matter is, it’s been blatantly taken out of context,” Trump campaign advisor Chris LaCivita said during a Brian Kilmeade Show segment that aired on Friday. […]
Crash with injuries reported on OH-251 in Perry Township
PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Ohio 251 and Ohio 123 in Perry Township. The vehicle involved reportedly struck a tree. An Air Care helicopter has been requested to the scene. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed. Brown County police...
Ohio Paws with Purpose holds pet food distributions in Fairport Harbor
Ohio Paws with Purpose held a pet food distribution in conjunction with a produce distribution July 21 at the Fairport Harbor Senior Center, according to a news release. Approximately 1,000 pounds of dog and cat food was distributed to local dog and cat families. Each bag included 8 to 10 pounds of dry food, three cans of pet food, and treats. Ohio Paws will also be holding distributions at the Fairport Senior Center on Aug. 26 and Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the back parking lot of the center, located at 1380 East St.
Proposed Ohio Law could impact Paycor Stadium
Tough timing, if it passes. The Cincinnati Bengals invested over $39 million into Paycor Stadium this offseason after announcing that they plan to do over $100 million in upgrades in the coming years. This year, that included a redone locker room for players, improvements to training facilities and new FieldTurf CORE system for the stadium. The new playing surface looks great, but the team may soon have to remove it altogether. On Tuesday, July 30th, Ohio lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill that would require all professional sports teams in the state to have playing surfaces that are at...
Ohio ranks in Top 5 states for protecting religious liberties, study finds
Faith and religious freedom, and the right to exercise them, remains a deeply-rooted way of life for many Americans. The First Amendment backs up that right. But how significant are religious protections in Ohio? ...
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced plans to distribute oral rabies vaccine bait for wildlife in the Valley. The distribution begins July 29th and will run through most of August. The bait is green, contained in a blister pack and scented. The smell attracts wild animals, who eat the bait and are then vaccinated against rabies.
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 10 days and includes more items
Families looking to save money as they head back to school will want to plan their shopping during the state’s annual sales tax holiday — this year expanded to 10 days and including more items than ever before. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the 2024 expanded sales tax holiday will take place from 12 a.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8. In conjunction with the Ohio General Assembly, Mr. DeWine expanded the event’s length to 10 days and will allow tax-free purchases made in person or online on all eligible items of up to $500. Previous sales tax holidays ran three days, included only school-related items, and offered much lower purchase price limits of $75 maximum on an item of clothing, and $20 per item of instructional material and school supplies.
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