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Centuries-old Native American earthworks in Ohio will open to public next year as lengthy legal battle is resolved
COLUMBUS, Ohio— A series of centuries-old Native American earthworks in Ohio will be open to the public year-round starting next January as the state’s historical society announced Thursday it has reached a deal to close a golf course that has occupied the site for decades. Under the settlement,...
Anti-gerrymandering campaign drawing big cash from inside, outside Ohio
COLUMBUS — The massive effort to dramatically change how Ohio redraws congressional and legislative districts raked in a whopping $23 million during the first half of this year and spent every dollar to qualify for the ballot and lock up advertising time. And as the opposition has frequently predicted, it is drawing millions from national organizations from outside Ohio. The largest single check, $6 million, was cut by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a left-leaning, Washington-based non-profit “dark money” corporation. Article IV, a Virginia-based non-profit corporation, gave just under $3 million; the Tides Foundation, of San Francisco, $2 million; the Our American Future Foundation, of Washington, just under $2.5 million; the Movement Voter Project, of Massachusetts, just over $1 million; and the National Education Association, of Washington, $1 million. From within the state, the Ohio Education Association has given $1.55 million and the Ohio Progressive Collaboration, $1.5 million.
Tickets on sale for 2024 Lima City School's "Hall of Fame" Induction Ceremony
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The next inductees to the Lima City School’s Hall of Fame have been announced. Every three years, the school inducts several alumni into their hall of fame, and this year eight will join the ranks. The "Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame" was established in 1987 to recognize those who have made a significant impact in society after graduating from Lima City Schools. Administrators say these individuals’ accomplishments are significant to students today.
Local corporation is inviting public to hear possible housing improvements within the city
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - They have met with local realtors, and now they want to meet the public. The Lima Community Improvement Corporation is a division within the city that works to improve the housing in Lima. They will be having an open house to hear from you about what you are looking for in housing and share what plans they have for bringing safe, affordable housing to the community.
Juvenile steals woman's purse in German Village
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A woman had her purse stolen by a juvenile in German Village. The robbery happened on the 200 block of East Kossuth Street on July 10, at around 2:52 p.m. Police say the woman was in the parking lot of a local business when she...
Ohio State football recruiting scouting report: Eric Mensah
Ohio State football had another dominant recruiting class for the 2024 haul and landed a consensus top-five class in the country. Once again, the class features serious star power and the Buckeyes were able to snag some amazing talent on the defensive side of the ball including a fascinating prospect from the state of Virginia.
Ohio State University offers free teletherapy to all students
The Ohio State University will offer teletherapy to over 65,000 students on all five of its campuses. The expansion of Ohio State's therapy offerings is part of a nearly $2.5 million grant from the state of Ohio and comes as mental health challenges rise among college students across the U.S.
Ohio golf course on 2,000-year-old ancient burial grounds will be closed, per legal settlement
After more than a decade, the ongoing legal battle over the Newark Earthworks’ Octagon Mounds has ended. Moundbuilders Country Club and Ohio History Connection reached a settlement to buy out Moundbuilders’ lease on the Newark Earthworks’ Octagon Mounds — clearing the way for full public access to the property — the Ohio History Connection announced Thursday.
Former WHIZ Sports Director Passes Away
A man who began his broadcasting career in 1955 at WHIZ in Zanesville has passed away. Richard Manning Keys served as the sports director for radio and television. He left WHIZ in 1962 to pursue a career with Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor, a role he continued until retiring in 1991.
Paul Finebaum Makes Unexpected End-of-Year Ohio State Prediction
Due to high expectations, the Ohio State Buckeyes are anticipated to make a strong College Football Playoff run in the upcoming 2024 season. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) ranks the Buckeyes as the No. 4 team in the country, behind the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks and Texas Longhorns. The FPI ...
Couple of Crafty Creations Opens its Doors to the Community
ZANESVILLE, OH – A new business opened its doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Couple of Crafty Creations opened their new store front at 257 Market St. in Zanesville Friday. Angela Thacker, the Owner, says she and her husband spent about 2 months looking for the...
Designers invited to showcase creativity in BrandRichland Contest with $1,000 Prize
MANSFIELD — BrandRichland is thrilled to announce a design contest celebrating the county’s tenacious identity. Talented designers and creatives are invited to showcase their passion for Richland County, Ohio by creating designs that reflect the spirit of BrandRichland. The objective is to create a unique, edgy design that...
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard 'looks different'
Today marks the first day of camp for the 2024 Ohio State football team and every fan is eagerly waiting for the season opener against Akron on August 31. Until then, we will be getting daily little nuggets of news to keep us entertained. One of the biggest stories coming...
Hospice of the Western Reserve acquires Hospice of North Central Ohio
CLEVELAND — Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR) has completed its acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) effective Aug. 1. This strategic alliance aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive end-of-life care across a broader region. This news follows an announcement in February 2024 that the two...