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Meet Joe & Donna Gutridge, Knox County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens
MOUNT VERNON — Joe and Donna Gutridge are spending their golden years giving back. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) recently honored the Mount Vernon couple as the Knox County’s 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizens. In addition to a plaque from the AAA5, the Gutridges also...
Fibbing child causes haircut lawsuit in 1915 Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — You might not want to believe everything an 8-year-old tells you. That was the harsh lesson learned by Mount Vernon shopkeeper Harry Porter in August of 1915, according to a brief article in the Aug. 17 issue of the Democratic Banner. A child wandered into Porter’s...
Marion Public Library seeks Local Artists for “Sitting Pretty” fundraiser
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The BookMarks Friends of the Marion Public Library are calling on local artists to help bring their “Sitting Pretty” fundraiser to life. The group is inviting artists to submit designs to transform chairs and stools into unique works of art. These creations will be auctioned off to support the services, facilities, and needs of the Marion Public Library.
Suspect arrested after snowplow injures four and flees, leading to police standoff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A suspect has been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer after an hours-long standoff with police on Interstate 71 Saturday. Authorities were called to the area of Interstate 70 East and I-71 South on the report of a crash around 9:20 a.m. Four cars were involved in a pile up […]
Columbus’ ‘oldest neighborhood’ getting over 200 new apartments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A project worth millions is expected to bring over 200 apartments to Franklinton by 2026. The River & Rich apartments will soon be expanded with its second phase, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority announced Tuesday. Called “Westrich,” it will be built on the vacant land neighboring River & Rich, which is […]
Columbus baker known for wedding cakes, cupcakes, calling it quits
Before the end of the year, Columbus will have one less wedding cake bakery to patronize. According to a social media post by owner Sarah Martinez from earlier this week, the Westerville-based home bakery Sweet Sarah’s, will no longer accept orders. “I’ve mulled over this for months and am...
‘Just know it’s out of our control:’ After nearly 15 years, Columbus skatepark closing
Following a 14-year run, Skate Naked Skate Park will be closing its doors. Located in a massive warehouse-style building on the city’s East Side at 3790 E. 5th Ave., the Columbus skatepark plans to call it quits at the end of August, according to a statement posted to its social media pages.
New Ohio State star Quinshon Judkins projected to be first running back selected to Chicago Bears in the 2025 NFL Draft
The Ohio State Buckeyes are projected to have four first-round picks in one of the latest 2025 NFL mock drafts on the web. While it was surprising to see Jordan Hancock join Denzel Burke, the inclusions of Quinshon Judkins and Emeka Egbuka were closer to chalk predictions. Judkins was more ...
One dead after shooting in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead after a shooting in south Columbus on Saturday morning. Authorities responded to the 400 block of East Welch Avenue in the Vassor Village neighborhood at 6:42 a.m. Saturday on the report of a shooting, according to the Columbus Division of Police. One person was pronounced dead at […]
Father fatally stabbed in Newark, daughter suspected
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — A Licking County man has died after being stabbed presumably by his daughter, police said. Nick Neagos, 75, was found on his front porch when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Parana Drive at 1:49 p.m., police said. Officers said when they arrived, Neagos was suffering from multiple stab […]
Licking County Commissioners hire David Edelblute as new administrator, starting Oct. 7
NEWARK − David Edelblute, who left his job with Licking County courts six years ago for a job with the Ohio Supreme Court, will return to a new position of Licking County administrator. On Tuesday, the Licking County Commissioners hired Edelblute, who will begin in the new role Oct. 7, making a salary...
Boiling point: Jersey Township accuses Johnstown of 'arrogant actions' about water, sewer
Western Licking County communities have had tense discussions about future water and sanitary sewer service for nearly two years as they prepare for Intel's effect on Licking County. But now that tension has reached a boiling point. In a strongly worded July 2 letter, Jersey Township alleged the city of Johnstown is...
2024 Northmor Football Guide: Last year's most successful teams could be again this season
IBERIA — Northmor was the most successful Marion-area football team a season ago. The Golden Knights were runners-up in the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference, earned 10 wins, won a couple of home playoff victories and made a trip to the regional semifinals in Division VI's Region 23. "We have been working hard since the...
Crawford 100: All-Ohio underclassmen, seniors leaving a legacy cap off top boys
Editor's Note: This is the tenth installment of a series. The finally wave of athletes is officially here. We'll take a look at the final nine boys before announcing the top athletes, and team, in Crawford County. This might be one of the best groups of boys we've had in a long time. Multiple...
Ohio AG Yost announces human trafficking hotline
Staff report COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the first-ever statewide human trafficking hotline during his opening remarks at the office’s fifth annual Human Trafficking Summit in downtown Columbus. “It’s simple: the more we know, the more we can do to help,” Yost said. “We need to keep pushing these efforts forward so […] The post Ohio AG Yost announces human trafficking hotline appeared first on The Tribune.
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