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Ohio redistricting amendment campaign raises, spends $25 million for November election. Who paid for it?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The group backing Ohio’s redistricting reform amendment has spent nearly $25 million in their campaign to qualify for the ballot and sway voters to approve it this November, according to state disclosures. Citizens Not Politicians filed a campaign-finance report on Wednesday, ahead of a state...
Chief Joe Kitchen Inaugurated as 95th Chiefs’ Association President
July 31, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association: Columbus –Joe Kitchen, Fire Chief with the Bath Township Fire Department, was sworn in last Wednesday as the 95th president of the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA), the state’s premier organization for fire service leaders. At his inauguration, Chief Kitchen pledged to do his very best to represent the Association and Ohio’s fire service to the best of his ability.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" wings can legally contain bones
The Ohio Supreme Court has decided that "chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones" according to Michael Rubinkam of the Associated Press. The Ohio Supreme Court issued the ruling on Thursday, "rejecting claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat."
St. Marys attorney selected for Ohio State Bar board
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys attorney started a three-year term on the Ohio State Bar Association Board of Governors on July 1 to represent Ohio Bar member attorneys in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin and Mercer counties. Zach Ferrall is a partner at Noble, Montague and Moul LLC in St....
Historic Salvation Army Site Becomes Future of Housing in Delaware
A former 60-acre Salvation Army campsite in Delaware will be transformed into a nearly 600-unit apartment and townhome complex. Groundbreaking will take place within a month, and construction will take about two years. “We acquired the site, which was in bankruptcy from the Salvation Army and in a dilapidated condition,”...
US Marshals find additional suspect in Short North mass shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — U.S. Marshals on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the June mass shooting in the Short North Arts District. Michael Duane Wright, 20, faces a tampering with evidence charge, according to a warrant for his arrest. No other details were available on his case, and no online record existed for it as […]
Case against Marion City Councilman fading fast
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion Prosecutor Ray Grogan’s Office has filed a motion in the Marion County Common Pleas Court to grant a continuance. This will allow the Marion County grand jury extended time to return an indictment against Marion resident and City Councilman Ayers Ratliff. On May...
White Castle rolls back pricing for special deal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — White Castle is sliding back the clock a few years to help save customers some money. As of July 26, customers can pick up a sack of 10 cheese sliders for just $7.99, a price not seen since 2011. “Families everywhere are tired of almost...
Things to do: Concerts include Lock 17 at The Barn and Saved by the 90s in Secrest lot
ZANESVILLE — The Barn is once again home to the rocking sounds of Lock 17. Members of the band based out of Cambridge include Eric Schlosser, Frank Redder, Dirk Keylor, Robbie Hayes, and Asa Shaddix. The band performs a mix of classic rock and current favorites. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 10. Upcoming events at The Barn include Tommy Lee Aug. 11 and music trivia Aug. 12. For more information call 740-455-2276. The...
NECIC/RiCI Urban Agricultural Farm provides education, rehabilitation, community service
A new farming partnership with the North End Community Improvement Collaborative and Central State University at Richland Correctional Institution is providing the community with food and inmates with more than just a cell. The project, sprawled over 30-acres, was celebrated Monday at 1155 S. Olivesburg Road. ...
Paul Finebaum Reveals Ohio State's Biggest Concern This Year
The Ohio State Buckeyes are widely regarded as one of the top teams in the country this season. Many believe the Buckeyes have what it takes to secure a national championship. ESPN's Paul Finebaum is also high on the Buckeyes, but he has one concern heading into the season. That concern revolves ...
Change in leadership, cleaning, safety services, but Bratwurst Festival 'is here to stay'
Plans are underway for the 2024 Bratwurst Festival in downtown Bucyrus with a familiar face as the director of the festival. Larry West, former long-time festival director, is back at the helm after Kevin Myers stepped down from the position. “I want to spend more time with my family,” said Myers, who is a...
Columbus native Simone Biles, USA women win gold medal in 2024 Olympics team final
Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team captured gold in the team final today at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles and her teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera were heavy favorites to win gold, and got the U.S. back on the Olympic team podium for the first time since 2016. With the gold medal, Biles now has five Olympic gold medals and eight total, the highest total for an American gymnast ever. ...