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VIDEO: Watch Ohio Stadium transform into a soccer pitch ahead of Man City-Chelsea match
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Very cool time-lapse video shows Ohio Stadium transforming into a soccer field ahead of Saturday's Manchester City-Chelsea match. Thanks to Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment for providing the video.
Serious felony charges dismissed because prosecution withheld evidence
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—A Marion man has been permanently freed of serious felony criminal charges. Bobby Michael Stinson, approximately 36, of Marion, had charges dismissed including aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, felonious assault, a second-degree felony, and theft, a fifth-degree felony. If convicted, Stinson was facing more than 18 years in prison.
Columbus announces shuttering of East Side property with history of drugs and violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A property on the East Side with a history of drug activity and violent crime is being boarded up. The city attorney’s office secured a court order to shutter 764 Brookside Drive, a property at the center of 20 police calls over the past year for assaults, drug activity, overdoses and […]
More EBT card skimming victims reported in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — More individuals in Ohio’s First Capital have fallen victim to card skimmers, with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office receiving additional reports of EBT benefits stolen from patrons of the Corner Market grocery store on Charleston Pike. On Thursday, August 1, two individuals reported that their entire EBT balance had been wiped out.
Richland County property transfers recorded July 22-26
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 22 and July 26: 539 Forest Hill Road (three parcels), Mansfield; Mary E. Bacon to Matthew T. and Cassie A. Garrison; $400,000 109 McKinley Place, Shelby; Benjamin I and Nathaniel A. Hawk to Jill and Mark Brown; $200,000 ...
Jackson Center water plant takes step forward
JACKSON CENTER — Jackson Center’s new water treatment plant is closer to becoming a reality after a special meeting held by the village council on Thursday. The council held a special session Thursday afternoon to approve resolutions to move forward in the construction of the new water treatment facility. The pair of resolutions passed on Thursday allows village administrator Drew Sosby to enter into agreements with the construction company handling the building of the facility and the Ohio Water Department Authority for financing.
Library hires digital trainer with grant funds
DELPHOS — The library is pleased to announce it has received a Guiding Ohio Online grant for a digital trainer. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio. The trainer is at the library three days a week to help patrons with computer training and one-on-one help with technology. The library will be holding computer class in the First Edition Building on the following dates:
Whitehall mayor defends police chief, department amid union criticism over officer firing
Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens says he stands behind the city's police chief, despite recent criticism from the local police union. Bivens addressed the criticism at a news conference Friday morning, about a month after the firing of an officer at the center of a no-confidence vote in the Whitehall Police Department's police...
New passenger rail committee starts preparing for potential routes in Central Ohio
A new rail committee took a small step toward bringing passenger rail to Ohio by hosting their first meeting last month. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's (MORPC) Central Ohio Passenger Rail Committee met on July 23 to organize themselves and begin laying the groundwork for passenger rail in Ohio, once thought a long...
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.47 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Ohio redistricting initiative campaign, with $26.9 million, surpasses previous redistricting measure campaigns in contributions
Voters in Ohio will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment to establish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC), a 15-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans. On July 23, the initiative was certified for the general election on Nov. 5. The campaign supporting the initiative,...
Northwest Ohio YWCA greenlights phase two of renovation project
Though renovations for phase one at the YWCA of Northwest Ohio are still under way, the center is already looking forward to phase two. “Knowing that we will be able to … move directly into the next phase is wonderful not only for the staff that work in this building, who deserve so much more, but for every single individual who steps foot into this building,” said Lisa McDuffie, the president and chief executive officer of the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. The YWCA, at 1018 Jefferson Ave., offers housing services for individuals experiencing sexual and domestic violence. It also provides support and educational resources for the community. Ms. McDuffie was joined by state Reps. Michele Grim (D., Toledo) and Elgin Rogers, Jr. (D., Toledo), state Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson (D., Toledo), and Erica Krause, the Northwest Ohio regional representative for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D., Ohio) office.
Hospice of the Western Reserve expands Ohio footprint with acquisition
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Hospice of the Western Reserve, which serves 15 northern Ohio counties, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio. The agreement expands the Cleveland-based organization into Ashland, Knox, Richland and other nearby counties. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
NWS: Thunderstorms, flooding possible in Columbus as weekend full of events begins
Slow-moving downpours are set to cover a large chunk of Ohio Friday, including the Columbus area. These rainclouds could drop one to two inches of rain per hour in some locations and could cause flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas, according to a forecaster discussion from NOAA's Weather Prediction Center. The National...
Lima Man Captured After Being On The Run For Nearly Two Years
After evading authorities for almost two years, a man from Lima has finally been apprehended in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had been on the run since being involved in a vehicle pursuit and home invasion. During a press conference on Thursday, Sheriff Matthew Treglia of Allen County announced that Leroy...