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Large Animal Showman of Showmen winners named at Ross County Fair
CHILLICOTHE — From cows to pigs and every large far animal in-between the large animal showmen winners competed on Friday at the fair to see who would be named large Animal Showman of Showmen. See last year: Large Animal Showmen compete in best of the best contest ...
CASTO Begins Development of $70 Million Westrich in Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, OHIO — CASTO has begun the development of Westrich, a $70 million project in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus. Westrich is an expansion of the adjacent River & Rich apartment community, but will be marked as a separate entity. Once completed, the community will comprise 234 apartment units.
Aces of Trades: Brent Long likes to help others reach their full potential
LANCASTER − Long on Life owner Brent Long has taken the coaching skills he learned in sports and brought them to the business world as an executive and sales coach. "About 30 years ago I started Long on Life as a true coaching business before coaching was even known about in the marketplace,"...
Man’s deadly overdose sees Zanesville woman that sold drugs sent to prison
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Zanesville woman will spend a decade in prison for selling a man the drugs that led to his overdose death. Tashia Stevens, 41, pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound in the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas. A judge sentenced her to ten years […]
‘Therapeutic’ space for customers to smash objects coming to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Have you ever wanted to let out your anger by smashing something? A “therapeutic” space for guests to do just that is coming to Columbus for the first time. The Wrecking Company is a “rage room” moving into 234 S. 4th St., located on the same block facing the bulldozer as […]
Chillicothe Police Department’s K9 ‘Dark’ retires
CHILLICOTHE (25News Now) - After a decade of service, one good boy at the Chillicothe Police Department is now retired. According to a Facebook post, German Shepard K9 Dark served his last shift on Sunday at 6 a.m. Originally from Germany, K9 Dark was flown to Chicago in 2014 and...
Columbus man who calls a cargo van home grateful to be mobile after struggles
Behind the duct-taped steering wheel of his 22-year-old Chevy van, its dashboard largely dismantled, revealing wires and switches, Jason Pyle ponders life's many challenges. And its opportunities. The 53-year-old has boundless ideas and skills, all while living off the grid. The van is his ride, his home, his workshop and, on these lazy...
Third man sentenced for role in robbery, death of aspiring rapper 'Boog the Bandit'
The third suspect in the shooting death of an aspiring rapper learned his sentence Monday. Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jaiza Page ordered 25-year-old Kyson Murphy to serve a sentence of 12 to 16½ years in prison. ...
Man claims bizarre attack at Chillicothe Salvation Army, charged with vandalism
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A bizarre incident at the Salvation Army on North Bridge Street led to the destruction of the front door and a criminal mischief charge for a local man. On August 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to the Salvation Army at 1419 N. Bridge Street after reports of a damaged front door. Upon arrival, officers discovered the door on the north side of the building had been shattered, with a trash can lying on its side in front of the entrance. The building was cleared, revealing no one inside and no signs of further damage, though the cash register was found open and empty.
Eddie Edwards elected Chairperson of Shawnee State University Board of Trustees
Shawnee State University Board of Trustees has announced Eddie Edwards will serve as board Chairperson for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Edwards, who began his term on the Board in 2018, is the previous Chair of the university Finance & Administration Committee. In his early career, Edwards served as administrative...
Pick-up Times Announced for Dress-A-Child Awardees
Clothing gift cards will be available for families whose applications were approved for Dress-A-Child. Over 500 submissions were turned in for 2024, some did not meet the qualifications, but overall, 980 children will benefit from the program. Co-chair Brenda Jenkins says approved applicants can pick-up their gift cards on August...
Blendon Township officer charged with murder in shooting of pregnant Ta'Kiya Young
A Franklin County grand jury handed up an indictment against a Blendon Township police officer, charging him with murder in the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman and her unborn child nearly a year ago. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb, 29, is charged in the Aug. 24, 2023 fatal shooting of 21-year-old...
Governor DeWine celebrates grand opening of new school-based health center at Springfield High School
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn Monday took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a comprehensive school-based health center on the campus of Springfield High School. The Health Center at Springfield High, which opens...
Mexican restaurant opens its doors in Upper Arlington
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A Mexican restaurant with locations in Akron and Canton has opened its newest spot in the Columbus area. La Loma had its grand opening Aug. 3 and is now open to customers at 3051 Northwest Boulevard. The opening also celebrates the eatery’s first central Ohio location, with the restaurant originally […]
Man accused of murdering sister in Hampstead arrested in Ohio, awaiting extradition
HAMPSTEAD, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, Aug. 12, that a man accused of murdering his sister was located in Chardon, Ohio. The sheriff’s office had announced that Matthew Edward Dolan was wanted in connection to a homicide case in Hampstead. Dolan was taken...
Introducing the USA Today Network's 2024 preseason All-Ohio girls volleyball team
As we prepare for a new high school sports season, USA Today Network sports writers in Ohio collaborated over the last month to select preseason All-Ohio teams for football, boys and girls soccer, and girls volleyball. We selected a 25-player team for each sport. Today, we introduce the USA Today Network Preseason All-Ohio...
Ohio begins offering mobile ID with Apple, but it can’t be used to vote or during traffic stops
Last month, Ohio joined a handful of other states allowing residents to load their Driver’s License or ID card onto an Apple iPhone. It’s a nifty little feature not unlike the phone’s tap-to-pay service, but while the virtual card is handy for getting through TSA checkpoints, in many other circumstances — like voting or a […]
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