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Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. Caz Walcott, director of inclusive hiring for the nonprofit Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, said there has been an increase of businesses in the U.S. expressing interest in second chance […]
Truth Test: National Democrats launch ads in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The official campaign arm of House Democrats launched its first ads in support of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. 13 Action News reporter Josh Croup puts those claims to the truth test. See previous editions of Truth Testat the link here. The Federal Communications Commission regulates broadcast stations...
Stephen Colbert calls Ohio Supreme Court boneless chicken decision 'hot legal garbage'
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert has a bone to pick with the Ohio Supreme Court over its ruling in a boneless chicken wing case. "In poultry adjudication news, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that chicken wings advertised as boneless can have bones. Then what's the point of anything?!" Colbert...
DeWine orders flags at half-staff in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be lowered. The order follows the death of Robert Hagler, a former judge in Greene County. Hagler’s obituary details the former judge died on Aug. 3 at 84-years-old. On all public buildings and grounds within Greene County, flags should be flown at half-staff […]
Ahead of Zahn’s Corner Middle School auction, independent assessment reveals more contamination findings
PIKETON, Ohio — As the auction of Zahn’s Corner Middle School approaches tomorrow, August 17, 2024, an independent assessment has revealed measurable levels of radioactive contamination within the school, stemming from the nearby Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) in Piketon, Ohio. The Pike County Community Comprehensive Sampling Evaluation...
Joseph Pratt: People of the Scioto Renaissance: Martin and Tonya Miranda
Aug. 16—The Mirandas Submitted photo PORTSMOUTH- While there are still missions to be accomplished and hurdles to leap in the greater Portsmouth area, there is massive progress being made all over by everyday people who are either providing a service, volunteering, serving in office, or donating. We frequently hear that we are in a renaissance, as new developments continue to pop up, new ...
Fatal Crash in Newport Claims Life of Chillicothe Motorcyclist
NEWPORT, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2024 — A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of a Chillicothe man. At approximately 5:50 a.m., Shelby County Deputies, along with Fort Loramie Fire and Rescue, responded to a serious three-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Route 66 and Fort Recovery Road in Newport.
Chillicothe Police Report: August 16, 2024
12:08 a.m., E 4th St: Officers initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle failing to display both license plates and driving under suspension due to child support issues. 12:58 a.m., N Paint St: A suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The investigation is ongoing. 1:40 a.m., S Hickory St:...
Vehicle Vandalized at Red Lobster with Brick
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe police are investigating an incident of criminal mischief that occurred on the evening of August 16, 2024. Officers were called to the Red Lobster parking lot at 1079 N Bridge St around 9:53 p.m. after a vehicle was damaged by a brick. Police arrived at...
Community rallies around Rehobeth Church in Waterloo
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune July 6 is a date members of Rehobeth Church in Waterloo will never forget. That is when an act of arson burned the church building to the ground. Gretta Taylor, a member since birth, said the original church building was built in 1852. It burned in 1963. […] The post Community rallies around Rehobeth Church in Waterloo appeared first on The Tribune.
Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children. Kids swarmed the freshly-installed structures before Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony even began, including a handful of children in wheelchairs who...
PAAC to ‘Seize the Day’ with ’24-’25 season
PORTSMOUTH- The Portsmouth Area Arts Council (PAAC), through its Portsmouth Area Children’s Theatre (PACT), is ready to open yet another season of musical productions, now with its first cast of the season announced for the musical Disney’s Descendants. Once the fall season has wrapped Disney’s Descendants, the troupe...
The Landing in Portsmouth stick the landing: Lounge for music and more underway.
PORTSMOUTH- The Landing in Portsmouth has been active in the community for only a short amount of time, yet has already developed what some may call a cult following of artists and community members using the space as a community living room, meeting space, music studio, or coffee lounge. The...
Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Accepting 2025 Grant Applications
Article Presented By Hanes Total Healthcare Center…. The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation has opened their acceptance of applications for non-profit grants that would greatly contribute to the quality of life in our communities. “We make grant awards as funds are available to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve a public purpose...
Perrysburg girls roll past Notre Dame 7-2 in Friday Night Futbol game
Perrysburg exploded for five goals in the first half against Notre Dame in the second game of a special Friday Night Futbol doubleheader and rolled to a 7-2 win at Steinecker Stadium. Perrysburg juniors Emma Ogdahl, Camille Francis, and Sophie Mitchell each scored two goals. Sophomore Elyza Bird also scored in the season opener for a Yellow Jackets team that went 20-1-1 last season. Ogdahl scored two goals over the first 26 minutes of the game, while Francis scored late in the first half and early in the second. “It was very good, all-around team play by us,” said Perrysburg coach Jorge Diaz, who was named Ohio's Division I coach of the year last season. “We felt confident and we feel that we can roll with these teams.”
Northgate Sears demolition may be part of Colerain redevelopment plan for Northgate Mall
Colerain Township is moving closer to tearing down a former Northgate Mall department store for new development. On Tuesday, Colerain trustees approved a $28,000 revitalization grant award from Hamilton County to help plan the future demolition of the old Sears store. The Ohio Department of Development also awarded the county a grant last...
2024 football preview: Powerful O-line, fast linebackers will fuel Tusky Valley
The start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season is right around the corner. Most teams open Week 1 on Friday, Aug. 23, with a handful playing their season opener on Thursday, Aug. 22. Here is one in a series of previews for area football teams: ...
Gov. DeWine sends National Guard unit to assist with Columbus cyber breach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced on Friday that a team within the National Guard has been asked to assist the City of Columbus, in regards to the recent cyber attack. We have... at the [Columbus] mayor's request, deployed numbers of Ohio National Guard. The...
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