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Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Athens City School District is adding solar panels to cut down on electricity spending
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District’s elementary schools and district office are getting upgrades to their roofs with new solar panels to help cut down their spending on electricity. The project has been in the works for a long time, according to Superintendent Thomas Gibbs. “This...
Unlocking the archive: Injuries forced some shuffling for the Waverly Tigers in 1955
It was 1955 and the Waverly Tigers football team had entered the season as the defending champs of the Southern Ohio Conference. But already injuries were forcing changes to the team in the young season. Coach Carroll Hawhee reported that Phil Prather would be taking over as quarterback in the...
Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – This year marks the 84th Anniversary of the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It is a time-honored tradition to remember the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting America and its citizens, with heartfelt ceremonies, honoring veterans and a grand parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. In an incredible announcement, […] The post Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Columbiana and Salem pediatric primary care practices join Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics
Salem Regional Medical Center's pediatric primary care offices in Columbiana and Salem will soon join Akron Children's Pediatrics network. The offices are set to join the network early next month, according to a news release from Salem Regional. "Columbiana and Salem will join our East Liverpool and Lisbon offices in...
New Philadelphia Mayor Joel Day outlines proposal for DORA in downtown area
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Mayor Joel Day has sent a letter to New Philadelphia City Council members asking them to create a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in downtown New Philadelphia. "Downtown New Philadelphia is the undisputed heart of our community," he said in the letter, dated July 17. "With the threat to bricks and mortar retail from online merchants and fierce dining competition in the eastern Ohio market, we must do everything within our power to...
$32 million federal grant to boost Toledo electric car manufacturing company and create 2,900 jobs
Toledo, Ohio – Supported by a large federal grant, a Toledo-based company is expected to be instrumental in the manufacturing of electric cars (EVs), in a major effort towards rebuilding the U.S. auto industry. Aiming to revive auto manufacturing and increase job creation in Ohio, the measure comes under the umbrella of a larger Biden administration plan with more than $32 million designated to Ohio alone.
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Kentucky's largest Sunflower Maze at Ruby Branch Farms opens this week
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Ruby Branch Farms in Simpson County will be opening their sunflower maze for a new season this Wednesday. However, this is no ordinary sunflower maze, it is the largest sunflower maze in Kentucky. “My husband Drew and I started growing sunflowers to add to our fall...
Local woman starts fundraiser to get a generator for KCHA
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– After the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association lost power on July 16, the shelter posted on social media asking for help to keep the animals cool. Dawn Frohna, brought ice and fans to help, beat the 96-degree heat that day. When Frohna was there, she was told that the shelter did not have a […]
Crash involving a FedEx truck reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township
WILLIAMSBURG, Ohio — A crash involving a FedEx truck has been reported on Quitter Road in Jackson Township. Clermont County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near State Route 133. Injuries have been reported, but their extent is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here.
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