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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. ...
Pinning ceremony held for new Rhodes State nursing program graduates
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Five nursing students making history at Rhodes State College on Wednesday. The first-ever pinning and white coat ceremony was held for the new completion program at Rhodes. Students who are already registered nurses with an associate's degree earn their bachelor's of science in nursing degree after finishing the program in just a year. The pinning ceremony is a rite of passage in the nursing profession, and the white coat signifies the advancement in their education. The goal is to offer students a flexible schedule where they can take classes while working in the field.
German American to merge with Ohio-based Heartland Bank in $330M deal
JASPER – German American Bancorp Inc. and Heartland BancCorp announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American in a deal valued at $330 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Heartland’s subsidiary bank, Heartland Bank, will be merged into German American’s subsidiary...
NWS: Storm system misses Columbus Wednesday, storms still possible Thursday
While a strong storm system missed Columbus on Wednesday, strong to severe storms are still expected to move through the area Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. NWS Wilmington issued a hazardous weather outlook for Columbus and surrounding counties early Thursday morning, warning of strong to severe storms that have...
Mansfield Music Fest 2024 set to ignite Snow Trails with melting pot of genres
MANSFIELD – Hip-hop beats, metal riffs, and alt-rock melodies will once again echo through the hills of Snow Trails as Mansfield Music Fest (MMF) returns Aug. 16 and 17. The festival is gearing up to deliver a dynamic mix of music, art and community. It will feature nearly 50 performers, including local, regional and national acts.
GenNext summer interns share their experiences at mayor's briefing
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Eleven young adults are getting much-needed on-the-job training this summer as the City of Lima's GenNext Workforce Development Program winds down. Several of the summer interns shared what they have been doing this summer at Mayor Sharetta Smith's media briefing this week. The program asks what type of work the individual aged 16 to 24 wants to do, and then the city finds a business that meets their criteria. Participants spent the summer exploring jobs in marketing, radio, public utilities, along with child care, and others. They say the experience has opened their eyes to the fields they were interested in.
FIDF Ohio chapter part of Israel visit, provides ‘connection’ post-Oct. 7
About 30 people involved with the Central Region of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces took a mission trip to Israel from June 23 through June 27. When creating the itinerary and goals for the trip, the FIDF thought about how it could best share the stories from Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and help people understand that this is a historical time, Tamir Oppenheim, vice president of the central region of the FIDF, told the Columbus Jewish News July 17. The same itinerary has been used four times and is planned to be used again later this year. The Central Region of the group includes the Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Dallas chapters.