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Statehouse Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker focuses on politics and state government
I am the Ohio Statehouse bureau chief for the USA TODAY Network. Our team of four reporters covers state government elections and politics for all of our Ohio news outlets, including The Columbus Dispatch, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository. Why I became a journalist ...
How central Ohio Girl Scouts honed their STEM skills in a cardboard boat race
On a Saturday afternoon in early July, Girl Scouts from around central Ohio gathered to compete in a thrilling regatta. A whistle marked the start of the boat races along the shores of a pond at Camp Crooked Lane, with handmade trophies for some of the top finishers. ...
Columbus likely in for a long, hard, expensive road in recovering from ransomware attack
The City of Columbus might be in for a long, expensive recovery from a recent ransomware attack, according to a cybersecurity expert. While Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's administration has been under a near news blackout concerning the attack, the expert says what has been revealed suggests a recovery period measured in months and...
Merion Village duplex built to look like vintage German Village cottage, with 7,000 books
Guy Marshall recently bought about 7,000 books, but he acknowledges he's not much of a reader. The books are part of his unconventional home development, a new Merion Village duplex designed to look like an old German Village cottage and furnished with reclaimed and vintage materials. ...
Happened in Crawford County: Friend and tragedy put Cole Potts on journey to park district
Cole Potts and his sister, Qovona “Q,” are the children of Jeff and Tena Potts of New Concord. Cole Potts said he wasn’t a good student − he cut classes until he was warned to "shape up or forget your diploma." He graduated from John Glenn High School in 2006. ...
Need help with your summer energy bills? Here is what you need to know
The Ohio Department of Development and Lancaster Fairfield County Community Action Agency continues to help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill, assist with air conditioners/fans, and/or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1-Sept. 30. To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule a phone appointment with Lancaster Fairfield Community Action Agency....
Crawford 12: Tradition of success lifts Colonel Crawford basketball to new heights
Editor's Note: This is the seventh of a summer series. NORTH ROBINSON - You don't win 13 consecutive sectional championships by accident. "We started here 19 years ago and we started a foundation," Colonel Crawford basketball coach David Sheldon said. "Our first three years, we had to work really hard at that. The kids...
He caught theater bug early, and the Broadway show that captivated him is coming to Marion
I caught the musical theater bug in the eighth grade at River Valley Junior High. After watching my sister perform in the high school production of “The Pajama Game,” I became obsessed with Broadway original cast albums. Each decade I found myself fixated on one particular show, playing its LP repeatedly. Sharing a...
MarionMade!: It was a win-win when MARCA stepped up to lead the Explore-It-Torium
Each week, this series from Marion Technical College shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products, and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories of Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us as marionmade.org or on social media. One retired teacher took the Explore-It-Torium...
Great gardens start with winter preparations
Summer’s heat is definitely here, and your garden is probably firing on all cylinders, working on creating delicious, fresh vegetables for you to enjoy this summer and to stock away for winter enjoyment. It might not seem like it, but you can take steps now to make next year’s garden even more productive by planning to properly transition your garden from summer’s productivity to a long winter’s nap.
Girls Tennis Preview: New courts, new coach, status quo mark Marion-area teams in 2024
MARION — River Valley will be playing on new courts this season, while Pleasant will be playing for a new coach. As for Marion Harding, it's largely status quo heading into the 2024 season. Here's a closer look at each of the Marion area's three girls tennis teams before the season starts: Look back...
Partly cloudy skies with comfortable conditions Sunday
Today the beautiful weekend weather continues. The one difference will be a slightly warmer high temperature. We’ll top off near 80 degrees. Plenty of sunshine will be expected with a few more clouds by the afternoon. Expect a decent breeze coming from the west.
Julian Sayin Has the Passing Ability to Be the Next Great Quarterback at Ohio State
Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall. While Julian Sayin wasn't originally part of Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class, he was certainly the cherry on top of the fifth-best class in the cycle.
Columbus Children's Theatre debuts 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical' this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting this weekend, Columbus Children's Theatre takes the stage with the regional premiere of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical." "It's a privilege to be able to bring this story to life and it's neat that we get to put our own stamp on it," said director Brian Gray of the production.
Chillicothe Police Department Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking
On August 10, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department, in collaboration with the US 23 Task Force and Portsmouth Police Department, executed search warrants at two residences on W. Water Street, resulting in a significant drug bust. During the search, officers seized substantial quantities of illicit substances, including 14 grams of...
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