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New Craft Distillery Opening in Whitehouse
Calling all fans of whiskey, Bourbon and craft spirits: Adventure Spirits Distillery, a new and exciting craft distillery, is opening and bringing the fun of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail right here to Northwest Ohio. Owners Joe Carter and Barry Beale are both retired Air Force veterans from the 180th Air...
Get Licking County Week 1 football final scores
Thrilling home victories for Newark and Northridge highlighted Week 1 in Licking County on Friday night. Granville, Heath, Johnstown and Licking Valley also moved to 1-0 with Newark Catholic set to host Bishop Ready on Saturday. ...
Ohio State OL coach Justin Frye enters hot seat as elite recruit makes official commitment this weekend
It's not often we see an elite program struggling to recruit in one specific positional group. The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't recruited the offensive line especially well for years, and offensive line coach Justin Frye has been under fire for underperforming. Now, with 4-star prospect Jayvon ...
Chronic Absenteeism: A Crisis Escalating in Northeast Ohio Schools
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -As summer ends and school bells ring, a silent crisis looms over Northeast Ohio schools – chronic absenteeism. 19 Investigator Gabby Hart explores this growing issue that threatens the future of our children. “Is this a crisis? Oh, absolutely, it’s a crisis...” says Hedy Chang, executive...
Ohio Dad Allegedly Left Kids Unattended At Amusement Park To Ride Roller Coasters
An Ohio dad allegedly left 3 young kids unattended while he went to ride roller coasters with his oldest child at Cedar Point. Now, he’s in trouble with more than just their mom!. A trip to the amusement park with the family sounds like a lot of fun. Of...
FirstEnergy’s chief ethics officer knew about $4.3 million payment the company said was a bribe
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two top lawyers at FirstEnergy, plus the company’s most senior accountant, knew about and helped process a $4.3 million payment that the company later said was a bribe to a top state regulator, according to a newly unearthed memorandum and deposition. Up to now, the...
TV producer recalls generosity of talk show legend and Ohio native Phil Donahue
A giant of the television world, Phil Donahue, died this week at 88. Born in Cleveland, Donahue was dubbed the “king of daytime talk” for his program which aired from 1967-96. He hosted everyone from entertainers to presidents. Carol Story, who also hails from Northeast Ohio, was one of his producers during a 29-year run.
Trans men and PrEP: Providing affirming care despite a nationwide lack of research
Here’s what we know about the relationship between trans men and HIV: not a lot. Only a fraction of the HIV research on LGBTQ+ communities examines data on trans individuals as a demographic group. And only a fraction of that fraction specifically dives into the experiences of trans men.
Grove City High School's award-winning NJROTC program builds leaders
When you hear of the high school level Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, some may think this program is designed to train soldiers and military personnel, ready to defend the country post-graduation. Although many students from this program do enter the military upon completion, this “citizen development program” has...
Fire shuts down Route 50 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Earlier this morning fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a blaze in Bourneville. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire broke out at a structure along Route 50. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities are advising residents to steer clear...
Week 1 Football Picks: Tough ones to start of the 2024 high school football season
MANSFIELD — I don't know if it was my picks that added extra motivation or I am just slipping in my knowledge of high school football. Last year, I picked 75 games that Richland County teams played in and my record was an embarrassing 57-18. Yikes. But in those 18 losses, the ones where I thought Richland County teams would take a loss and rubbed my face in it with a W, I will gladly sport those...
H.S. football: Kael Lewis perfect at the right times in Hillsdale win over Black River
Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis could not miss in all the biggest moments in the first half Friday. The gunslinging quarterback threw for 236 yards and six touchdowns, all in the first 24 minutes as the Falcons topped Black River 44-12 in the non-league season opener for both teams. It’s not...
Classic rock band’s original guitarist says getting rich destroyed chemistry
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kiss was formed in 1973 but by the end of the decade had become one of the top-selling rock bands of the 1970s, rising to fame with behind the band members’ makeup and outlandish live shows. But Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for Kiss, says...
Ohio State great Archie Griffin celebrated a milestone birthday this week
The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy turned 70-years young this week. Former Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1954, and would eventually change college football forever. His list of on-field accomplishments is longer than most and his contributions to the Ohio State football program didn’t stop when he stopped lacing his cleats.
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