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Inspired by daughter, Ohio mom works to get rid of lead
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In the first installment, 2 NEWS showed you the sneaky problem of lead lurking where our children learn, play and live. Today, it hits even closer to home. A southwest Ohio mother says her family will be dealing with the effects of lead poisoning for the rest of their lives. And […]
Northern lights were visible in Ohio. Did you see them?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The northern lights were visible for parts of central Ohio early Wednesday morning. The Space Weather Prediction Center expected a solar storm Tuesday evening that could result in a K5 to K7 level Aurora. These weren't be as bright or as widely visible as what we saw a few months ago but the lights were visible as far south as northern Ohio.
Ohio Democratic Party launches hotline for voters' questions
With less than 100 days until the November general election, a new campaign is trying to help answer questions voters may have before they head to the polls. The Ohio Democratic Party’s Organizing for Ohio Coordinate Campaign has launched a new hotline to answer questions residents may have about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. They will also respond to concerns regarding polling locations. “The Organizing for Ohio Coordinated Campaign is fighting to make sure the voices of all Ohioans are heard on Election Day,” Mariah Gould, the director of the campaign, wrote in a statement. “We already have an unprecedented grassroots operation on the ground engaging with voters in communities across Ohio, and the voter assistance hotline is a critical tool to make sure Ohioans have the support they need before casting their vote this fall.” Ohio voters can reach the hotline by calling 844-644-8683, or 844-OHI-VOTE. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.
Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort will be partially reconstructed
BOLIVAR ‒ With support from the recently passed state capital budget, the Fort Laurens Museum and grounds will get an extensive makeover in time for the Revolutionary War fort's 250th birthday in 2028. The project will include a partial reconstruction of the fort. ...
Sonya Massey case ignites fresh debate on police use of force
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the nation grapples with a heightened focus on police use of force, recent data and local incidents in Ohio underscore the complex and contentious issues surrounding law enforcement practices. The discourse has been energized by recent high-profile cases, such as the tragic death of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois, and local controversies in Ohio’s Chillicothe.
JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’
A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged, said Monday that the Republican vice presidential nominee is a “chameleon” who has changed his views on “literally every imaginable issue.”
JD Vance’s congressman blasts him and his ‘chaotic’ and ‘weird’ campaign
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), the Democrat who represents Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) district, slammed the vice presidential candidate for his views on abortion, women and marriage, arguing his was “one of the cruelest, most chaotic and downright weirdest” VP campaigns. Landsman, in a lengthy Monday thread on...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author, David Mowery, at 2 p.m. Saturday as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil War than any other state. Most of their engagements in conflict occurred in Southern states. However, the Confederacy brought the conflict to Southeast Ohio in the summer of 1863. Morgan and his men were hoping to divert attention of the Union Army of...
Plenty of mud, competition and fun at the Quaker City Mud Volleyball tournament
QUAKER CITY − Mud volleyball, one of the area's favorite fundraisers, made its way back to Quaker City over the weekend. The annual event is run and organized by Jake Kehl, with a lot of help from friends and family. ...
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