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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...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
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…
After razing old Denny's, Raising Cane's plans new restaurant at Lex-Springmill Road site
ONTARIO ― Denny's is closing its restaurant on Lexington-Springmill Road and Raising Cane's is going to build a new restaurant at the site. According to Raising Cane's plan review application form, filed with the Ontario Zoning Office on June 17, Raising Cane's listed the Denny's address of 720 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. ...
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. ...
Tigers’ locker room gets makeover from fans
Angela Shepherd, Greenfield Exempted Village Schools. The McClain Tigers’ locker room has had some sprucing up, thanks to the volunteer efforts of the many folks who came together to pull it off, and with the football coach and athletes not knowing much about what was happening so it could be a bit of a surprise.
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...
Local restaurant vandalized with racist graffiti; local businesses pitch in to help clean it up
A local, beloved Mediterranean restaurant was vandalized yesterday, but thanks to other local businesses, the racist remarks have already been cleaned off their windows. Lavash Cafe, located at 2985 N. High St. in Clintonville since 2008, posted on their Instagram account that someone vandalized their doors with racist graffiti, but that the community is rallying behind them. “We love our Clintonville neighborhood because of moments like this,” Lavash posted. “Last night, someone messaged us after discovering racist graffiti on our windows and new vinyl bakery door.”
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. ...
Greg McElroy Reveals One Question Mark That Could Stop Ohio State Next Season
The Ohio State Buckeyes have 39 Big Ten titles in college football, the second-most in conference history behind the Michigan Wolverines, who have 45. Since 2020, the Buckeyes have not played in the Big Ten Championship and are coming off a third straight loss to Michigan in 2024. With all of ...
Ross County family discovers live WW2-era grenade
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — A Ross County family made a shocking discovery on July 17 when a live World War II-era grenade was found in their garage, according to a report from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to Shawnee Street in the village of Bainbridge after...
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 Ohio State Fair wants fairgoers to kill these invasive bugs on sight
The Ohio State Fair has tasked its visitors with a very important mission and given them a license to kill. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to kill any spotted lanternflies you see at the fairgrounds, according to a media kit from the Ohio State Fair. ...
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...
No music, samples or food trucks for start of Ohio recreational marijuana sales, state says
Many Ohioans are likely planning to celebrate the start of recreational marijuana sales in the state but don't expect a festival-like atmosphere at dispensaries. Ohio recently released guidelines for what the shops are allowed, and largely not allowed, to do to commemorate the start of the new recreational industry. ...
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