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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.
Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
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,
Trump backs Vance, says facing Harris wouldn’t have changed his VP pick
Former President Trump is sticking by his choice to elevate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) to be his running mate in November, amid a shake-up atop the Democratic ticket. Trump told “Fox & Friends” Thursday he would not have changed his vice presidential pick, even if he had known ahead of time that President Biden would…
Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently began erecting a bridge using the bridge launching method in Akron as part of the $158 million State Route 8 bridge replacement project. This is the first time the department has used the method. Using the bridge launching method, crews build a bridge in sections on the ground then […] The post Ohio using bridge launching method on Route 8 bridge appeared first on Transportation Today.
Ohio middle school that shuddered due to radioactive material to be sold 'as-is'
PIKETON, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio middle school that shuddered due to radioactive material being discovered within is being sold "as-is." Zahn's Corner Middle School in Piketon, Ohio was closed in 2019 "out of an abundance of caution" after the United States Department of Energy air monitoring station across the street detected the presence of radioactive material.
Ohio’s highest court says parent’s rights were not violated in local 2021 custody case
ZANESVILLE − The Supreme Court of Ohio has set a new precedent in custody law due to a Muskingum County case in which a mother said she was denied due process in fighting for custody of her children. She lost that argument when the highest court of the state rendered its decision on Tuesday. “We’re very pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court,” said Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch, whose office was accused of denying a...
Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter purge disproportionately goes after voters of color, Ohio civil rights organizations argue. More than half of Ohio voters who might be purged from the state’s voter rolls are registered in counties where a majority of the population is people of color, said Ohio Unity Coalition Executive Director Pierrette […]
Wellston, Montgomery Trucking benefit from grant
WELLSTON — Fluor-BWXT and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio have provided a $17,613 grant to the City of Wellston and Montgomery Trucking and Prime, Inc. — to aid in the expansion of the trucking company that provides support to three large manufacturing companies in the area.
Ohio Dept. of Correction employee indicted in fatal incident at firing range
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – An employee with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been indicted following a deadly incident at the tactical firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Pickaway County. The indictment states the employee did negligently cause the death of Rodney Osborne, 43,...
Column: 5 thoughts before high school football begins
It isn’t a well-kept secret that I’m a big fan of three levels of football … high school, college and professional. It also isn’t much of a secret that Friday nights watching high school football are maybe my favorite part of the job of being a sports editor.
Vote on name for Franklin County Sheriff’s newest therapy K9
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a name for their newest member. The sheriff’s office announced on social media a new boxer puppy is joining the K9 therapy team, once training is finished. According to the sheriff’s office, the puppy’s new handler, Deputy Kennedy, is […]
Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
McConnelsville to host Lavender Festival
McCONNELSVILLE — Southeast Ohio's inaugural Lavender Festival is set to transform McConnelsville from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by Bellavenue Manor at 207 S. 10th St., this free event marks a fragrant milestone for the region. Bellavenue Manor, an urban lavender farm and gift shop operated by Mark Ponchak and Nick Jenior, cultivates around 600 lavender plants throughout the village, used in various products and projects.
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