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Delegates from Ashland, Richland counties reflect on Republican National Convention experience
MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week...
Petitioners seek court orders for Nelsonville ballot initiative
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Two Nelsonville residents behind the ballot initiative to abolish the city charter have taken their efforts to court, in hopes of forcing the city to put the issue on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election. Vicki McDonald and former Nelsonville City Councilman Greg Smith...
Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler fall in Columbus with above-average rainfall
Had enough of this summer's record-threatening warm weather? Because this fall is about to get very cool. According to the annual fall forecast from the Old Farmer's Almanac, areas in the Midwest could experience below average cool temperatures throughout the autumn season. ...
As trial approaches, issues still being worked out in Moritz case
LOGAN — With his scheduled trial date less than a month away, indicted former Hocking County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz may learn on Friday whether two state assistant attorneys general will continue to serve as prosecutors of his criminal case. That’s the day appointed Judge Randy Deering has set for a hearing, on the issue of whether he should grant a motion by Hocking County Prosecutor Jennifer Graham to terminate the special prosecutor appointments of Cynthia Ellison and Brad Tammaro of the Ohio AG’s...
Chicken wings sold as boneless can include bones, court rules
Restaurant patrons who order chicken wings marketed as "boneless" can't expect them to actually be boneless, according to a Thursday ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court. The decision comes in the case of Michael Berkheimer, who in 2016 was eating his usual order — boneless wings with parmesan garlic sauce — at an Ohio restaurant called Wings on Brookwood when he felt like some meat went down the wrong pipe, according to legal documents.Over the next few days, Berkheimer ran a fever and was unable to keep food down, prompting him to visit an emergency room, where a doctor found a 5-centimeter...
National Democrats say early presidential nomination vote is needed to stay on Ohio’s ballot. Secretary of State Frank LaRose disputes that
COLUMBUS, Ohio—National Democrats are moving ahead with plans to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president via an online vote prior to next month’s Democratic National Convention, arguing that it’s needed to forestall a GOP legal challenge intended to keep Harris off the Ohio ballot in November.
Ohio pension adds four new funds
The $19 billion School Employees Retirement System of Ohio in Columbus added four new investments at this month’s board meeting totaling $275 million. According to Chief Investment Officer Farouki Majeed, higher interest rates have caused more market volatility, and the team has been proactively managing the portfolios to maximize returns. The staff has maintained an […]
Rock Entertainment Group, Gray Media Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
CLEVELAND—Rock Entertainment Group (REG) and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” The parties plan for the new network to start over-the-air broadcasts on Gray’s television stations in Cleveland and Cincinnati this August, with future over-the-air, multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), and streaming components to be announced as the network grows.As part of their plans, the two companies said that the partnership will bring free, 24/7 access of local Ohio sports and entertainment programming to millions in Ohio. Gray and Rock Entertainment Group will also...
Be Alert for Spotted Lanternflies
Struggling with Lanternflies? Spotted lanternflies are being spotted everywhere in Northeast Ohio! This insect is a serious invasive pest that feeds on sap from over 70 different plant species. Spotted lanternflies can negatively impact our agriculture, economy, and everyday life through the honeydew they excrete, which eventually turns into mold.
Contractor indicted for alleged home-improvement scam costing Ohioans over $105,000
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, on three felony charges related to an alleged home-improvement scam that defrauded 14 Ohio residents of more than $105,000, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced yesterday. Gray, who has a significant criminal...
Seized Fishing Boat Fetches $96,000 in Online Auction; Proceeds to Fund New Patrol Vessel
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced the sale of a fishing boat previously seized from Chase Cominsky, 37, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat, which was part of the evidence in a high-profile cheating scandal, was sold through an online auction that concluded on Tuesday, July 23.
Motorcyclist killed in Fairfield County crash
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Fairfield County Thursday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10:05 p.m. on state Route 158 and Rainbow Drive in Greenfield Township. OSHP says 54-year-old Craig Berstler was driving a 2010 Harley...
Adena looks for stability, turns over football program to Scott Hurtt
FRANKFORT — Adena didn’t have to look very far to find its next football coach. Truthfully, it just had to turn back time a bit. 22 years after stepping down from the helm of the program to become Adena’s long time athletic director, Scott Hurtt is returning for his second tenure as the Warriors’ football coach.
State expected to match funds for Market Street Bridge, says Capito
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Earlier this month, Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced an $87.5 million award toward construction of a new Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River between Steubenville and Follansbee. On Thursday, she explained where the rest of the money for the new bridge will need to...
Crooksville football has its new leader: 'Sometimes you have to roll with the flow'
McLUNEY — Crooksville's new football coach is a name all too familiar. Nathan Van Meter, a 2006 Ceramic graduate, was hired to become the school's fourth head coach in the last decade on Tuesday. He replaces Gage Lotozo, who resigned last week because of health issues. Van Meter has coached a variety of sports...
Chillicothe Police Respond to Varied Incidents Across the City
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department was kept busy on July 24th, 2024, responding to a wide range of incidents throughout the day, addressing public safety concerns across various neighborhoods. The day began with routine traffic stops and quickly escalated to more serious matters:. Early in the morning,...
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