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Ohio University student cheats death after shark bite on 4th of July beach trip
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio University student is recovering after being bitten by a shark on July 4 while vacationing in Florida. "It just felt like something was clamping down, stabbing both sides," said 21-year-old Connor Baker, as he talked about the shark attack that happened over the holiday weekend at New Smyrna Beach, Florida. "I didn't really feel the bite, until I got in the ambulance, when everything slowed down and my adrenaline was gone."
The Scoop Announcements July 16 – 22, 2024
Note: All information is current as of The Scoop’s production on Tuesday morning. Click the links for the most up-to-date information. Letter to the Editor workshop: Write Now Appalachia will present a workshop on writing letters to the editor Wednesday, July 24, from 6–8 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Gridiron Glory 25: Where Are They Now? Season 6 Host – Mark Bruce
ATHENS, OH – Mark Bruce calls Gridiron Glory “one of the most important and impactful things WOUB has ever done.” Bruce was the host of the high school football show for season 6 in 2004. “Gridiron Glory is an institution, a known quantity across southeast Ohio,” said...
Ohio Bobcats Football Win Total Prediction: How Many Games Will The Bobcats Win In 2024?
Who would have thought Ohio would have won 10 games in back-to-back seasons?. The Bobcats only combined to win five games in the two seasons prior. Now, head coach Tim Albin has the program in a great spot. This year will be an interesting one for the Bobcats, though, as they lost nearly all of their starters from a year ago.
Athens Conservancy announces establishment of Winner Woods
STEWART — Athens Conservancy announces the creation of a new 106-acre nature preserve on forested land accented with towering oak trees, a bubbling brook, and plenty of native wildflowers. The land was generously donated to the Conservancy by the Winner family — cousins Wid Winner, John Winner and Linda Winner Beville — in honor of their grandmother. The Lois Busch Winner Nature Preserve, or Winner Woods, is just outside of Stewart, a small community about 11 miles east of Athens. ...
United Way Presents Generous Check to Habitat for Humanity
ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties is spreading joy and support through a series of check presentations around the area. On July 16th, the United Way presented a generous donation of $37,800 to the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio. This heartwarming contribution will fund the construction of two news houses, providing much-needed homes for local families.
Wiener Mobile, vendors planned for Salem Walmart grand re-opening on Friday
Shoppers who stop at the Salem Walmart may wonder if they have walked into the wrong place if they haven’t been there in a while. The Supercenter on East State Street has been undergoing renovations that Walmart executives say will offer customers a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience. Calling...
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Contract awarded to construct $225,000 food truck park in village of Tuscarawas
TUSCARAWAS ‒ Work is expected to begin next year on a food truck park in the village of Tuscarawas ‒ the first such facility in Tuscarawas County. The park will be built on a 59-by-173-foot vacant lot owned by the village at 116 N. Main St. According to Mayor Dana Moore, it will...
Local animal shelter holds a month-long adoption event
MARIETTA, Ohio. (WTAP) - A local animal shelter is holding a month-long adoption event for the month of July. The Bissell Pet Foundation is hosting its summer national “Empty the Shelters” event until July 31. They are teaming up with a few local animal shelters to find our...
Counselors available to students at Claymont High School Tuesday
UHRICHSVILLE (WJER) (July 15, 2024) – The Claymont City School District is making counselors available to students Tuesday following the death of a 15-year-old student. Grant Haney of Uhrichsville died on July 8, according to an obituary shared by R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home. It described him as courageous and resilient in facing cystic fibrosis, and as someone who found happiness in the great outdoors and touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Ohio Police Shoot and Kill Knife-Wielding Milwaukee Man
Body camera footage reveals that Samuel Sharpe Jr., who was shot dead by Ohio police officers in Milwaukee, was armed with two knives and engaged in a fight with another man. The incident occurred yesterday at 14th and Vliet, over a mile from the RNC at Fiserv Forum. The footage...
Federal Hocking School District hires superintendent
STEWART — The Federal Hocking Board of Education unanimously voted to give Jason Spencer a four-year contract effective Aug. 1 during Tuesday’s meeting. “The Federal Hocking Local School Board looks forward to working together with Dr. Spencer. We are excited about this next chapter of Federal Hocking,” Board of Education President Kerry Sheridan-Boyd said. Spencer will oversee a school district that educates with around 900 students and a budget of...
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