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Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Ohio election law violates rights of voters with disabilities, federal judge says
Ohio's election law violates the rights of people with disabilities who rely on caregivers or family members to return their absentee ballots, a federal judge ruled Monday. The decision came down in a lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing only certain family members to help relatives who are hospitalized or homebound because of...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
LGBTQ community sounds alarm bells over Vance
LGBTQ Americans and advocacy groups are sounding alarm bells over the selection of Sen. JD Vance as former President Trump’s running mate. In addition to a history of anti-LGBTQ statements, the Ohio Republican is the primary sponsor of at least two pieces of federal legislation threatening to sharply roll back transgender rights, including one proposal…
Columbus firefighter on administrative duty after being charged with rape in Fairfield County
A Columbus firefighter has been placed on administrative duty after being charged with rape in Fairfield County. Christopher Allen Shaffer, 39, of Pickerington, was charged Monday with first-degree rape in Fairfield County and bond was set at $350,000, court records show. Shaffer posted bond on Tuesday, records show. Part of Columbus' Southeast Side is located in Fairfield County. ...
Men’s Basketball, five student-athletes honored for Academic Excellence by NABC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denison University men's basketball team was well represented by on the 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, which was announced Monday by the organization. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize men's basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year with...
Buchtel football preview: Griffins ready for next step — 2024 camp tour
BEREA, Ohio —With Stevie Diamond back as a third-year starting quarterback, Buchtel looks to continue building toward a deep playoff run under fourth-year football coach Bryan Williams. The Griffins finish the 2022 season strong with Diamond behind center for a run to the OHSAA Division IV regional semifinals. They...
Nationwide Children’s plans to open Close to Home Center on Adair Avenue by late August
COLUMBUS − Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding once again, this time into Zanesville with a Close to Home Center at 740 Adair Ave., according to Shaun Coffman, the site director who’s been with Children’s Hospital for 12 years. The remodel of the building on Adair is in progress with the center’s opening expected by the end of August for care to ages birth through 21. ...
Newark's Russell revives career with MVP, arena football championship
WHEELING, W.Va. ― Grant Russell got knocked down often during his days as Newark quarterback. But he always bounced right back up. That perseverance and passion for football has carried him through a career that continues 10 years out of high school, which he capped with a stunning upset win at rival Lancaster,...
Ohio State basketball announces majority of nonconference schedule
College basketball scheduling is a little different than the other revenue sport, football, where schedules are made sometimes years in advance. With basketball, we only get teh finalized schedule a mere months before the season begins and that’s the case again with the Ohio State basketball program. On Monday, the majority of the Ohio State basketball schedule was released so it’s this winter is beginning to come into focus a little more. A couple of the game swere already reported, but now we have official confirmation from the program. We’re also still awaiting the official Big Ten schedule but already got a...
Pickerington mourns beloved basketball player Rodney Culver Jr.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WSYX) — Remembering a former Pickerington basketball player who impacted lives on and off the court. Rodney Culver Jr. passed away on July 14. Culver Jr. graduated from Pickerington Central in 2015 after countless highlights on the court and being a part of the state championship team in 2012.
Columbiana and Salem pediatric primary care practices join Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics
Salem Regional Medical Center's pediatric primary care offices in Columbiana and Salem will soon join Akron Children's Pediatrics network. The offices are set to join the network early next month, according to a news release from Salem Regional. "Columbiana and Salem will join our East Liverpool and Lisbon offices in...
Rain chances return this afternoon with seasonable temperatures
Tuesday starts off partly cloudy, but skies will fill in with more clouds by the afternoon. Chances for scattered rain showers will arrive later in the afternoon and evening hours. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Seasonable temperatures are expected with highs reaching the mid 80s.
With Biden out, will Ohio see a Democratic candidate before ballot deadline?
View a previous report on President Joe Biden’s exit from the race in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — First, Ohio changed its rules to give Democrats enough time to nominate President Joe Biden and get him on state ballots for November. Now, with Biden ending his reelection bid Sunday, the state’s rules […]
The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com wins 18 category awards and ‘general excellence’ in statewide journalism contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com earned top honors in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest, including 18 staff wins and the general excellence award. Ohio APME announced the 2023 finalists in early July and revealed the winners during an awards ceremony in Columbus on...
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