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Tigers’ locker room gets makeover from fans
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 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. ...
Ohio Turnpike text scam asks motorists for toll payments. Here's how to avoid 'smishing'
Ohio motorists are being warned to once again be on the lookout for a mobile scam requesting payments for unpaid tolls, according to a social media post from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission. The text message scam is referred to as "smishing," a combination of SMS (short message service) and phishing (scammers claiming to be representatives of an organization). "The Ohio Turnpike does not request its E-ZPass customers to make payments by text. Collections of unpaid...
Wexner Medical Center Launches Largest Precision Health Initiative in Ohio
– The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Helix, the leading precision health organization in the nation, are launching the largest precision health initiative in Ohio, aimed at driving better health outcomes and more personalized care for all individuals in the state. – The program, named Ohio State Genomic...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
See how much a full-time worker in Ohio needs to make to afford a two-bedroom apartment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Full-time workers in Ohio must make nearly $21 an hour to afford a “modest” two-bedroom apartment in the state, a new report claims. The study, by The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing Ohio and the National Low Income Housing Coalition, states Ohioans must make $20.81 an hour while working a full […]
Recent dry spell is “exceptionally rare” for parts of Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – We can all agree that we need the rain. Remember back in May when we once had a year to date surplus of rain, well it is now a deficit. We are on pace to crack the top 5 driest Julys for the Wheeling Area, with the dries July ever being […]
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