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New Philadelphia police catch grab-and-dash thieves at mall
NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER) (July 23, 2024) – Police say they will present their case to the grand jury Wednesday after they caught two people red-handed trying to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s. New Philadelphia Police Officer Kurt Olson says the attempted theft took place on...
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. ...
Vaccination rates in Ohio kindergarteners drop, sparking concern in health experts
Ohio's youngest school children remain under-vaccinated in 2024, a trend whose persistence since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic both state and nationwide has health experts concerned. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, said in a Tuesday press conference that the percentage of reported Ohio kindergartners that met...
'There were better options': Voters 'iffy' of potential Kamala Harris presidential ticket
Voters in North Central Ohio are still wrapping their minds around this year's presidential election. The announcement that President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race evoked feelings of concern, frustration and even satisfaction. ...
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 […]
JD Vance owes almost everything to Peter Thiel, a pro-Trump billionaire and "New Right" ideologue
In 2016, JD Vance compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and now he is the former president’s running mate. Behind the scenes of the Ohio Senator’s transformation from a “Never Trump guy” to the Republican nominee's second-in-command is Peter Thiel, a billionaire venture capitalist and co-founder of Paypal.
36 attend East Clinton’s Lady Astros volleyball camp
The East Clinton volleyball program held its annual camp July 15-18 at the high school gym. Steve Pike and Libby Evanshine were instructors for the camp. There were 12 middle school athletes and 24 high school athletes at the camp, varsity coach Sarah Sodini said. I n the high school photo, from left to right, front row, Keira Null, Kenzi Terrell, Kendall DeBold, Kaylee Terrell, Haley Carroll, Madi Roberts, Taylor Barton, Maci Lilly, Maggie Huff, coach Libby Evanshine; back row, coach Sarah Sodini, Taylor Brown, Karsyn Jamison, Sahara Tate, Emily Arnold, Colie Murarescu, Makayla Seaman, coach Steve Pike, Paiton Kidder, Lili Kimmey, Rylie Pryor, Kimber Seaman, Marli Pirman, Hannah Lovely, coach Lorrie Arnold. Hadlie Clark was not present for the high school photo. In the middle school photo, from left to right, front row, Myia Spurlock, Lainey Haas, Caydence Kempton, Ivy Kimmey, Lilli Reynolds, Brylie Frommling; back row, coach Sara Shaner, Makenna Vinup, Reese DeBold, Graelynn Boggs, coach Steve Pike, Riley Terrell, Kinsley Roderer, Natalie Kerns, coach Samantha McGraw.
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: July 22, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Monday, July 22, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 03:52 AM – E Patrician Ct, Chillicothe (SO-P2403577 – Alleged Mentally Ill) Officers responded to a report of...
57 tops field in 3rd Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic
The Adient team of Donnie Ary, Zach Smith, Kevin Curren and Cameron Spangler won a scorecard playoff and finished first in the the 3rd annual Health Alliance of Clinton County Golf Classic June 21 at Snow Hill Country Club. The winners posted a score of 57 in the 18 scramble...
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