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Two months after Frazeysburg tornado, displaced families are working toward recovery
Neighbors and emergency responders in Frazeysburg have called it a miracle: A tornado traveling 130 miles per hour strikes a small town without warning in the middle of the night and leaves just eight people injured in its wake. Sarah Caslow and Corey Roby, whose home was destroyed in the...
Vandals hit St. Mary food pantry over the weekend and stole items and damaged property
LANCASTER − Vandals struck the St. Mary food pantry at 331 Gay St. over the weekend. Police said someone apparently pushed in a first-floor air conditioner to gain entry into the church building. Once inside they broke some windows and pried open some locked doors. The thieves stole laptop computers, food, tools, and other items. ...
Police: Brookville Couple Admits to Buying Meth in Ohio, Dealing it Here
BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing has been continued for a local woman facing felony drug charges. According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 27-year-old Rebecca Rae Ann Snyder, of Brookville, that was scheduled for Thursday, August 1, has been continued and will resume at 11:15 a.m. on September 12 with District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock presiding.
The Role of High School Sports in College Admissions
The role of high school sports in the college admissions process is increasingly coming under the spotlight. As students and families navigate the complex landscape of college applications, the question of how athletic achievements influence admissions decisions is a hotly debated topic. With competitive sports programs and academic performance both playing critical roles, finding the right balance can be challenging.
Ohio high school football I Top 10 Canton-area receivers to watch
As we prepare for the start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season, we're breaking down the top players by position. Throughout the preseason, we're ranking the top 10 Greater Canton quarterbacks, running backs, receivers/tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, specialists and two-way players. Today, we look at the top 10 receivers, starting with McKinley's Keith Quincy. ...
Hancock County Fair Tickets on Sale When Purchased Online
The Hancock County Fair is set to run August 27th through September 2nd in Findlay. Guests can purchase tickets online now and the tickets are on sale when you buy them online. Tickets are $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per Senior (65+), $5.00 per Youth (10-17) and kids aged 9 and...
Toledo Tomorrow offering FAFSA assistance in Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It can be the difference between going to college or not; financial aid is a big part of getting your post-secondary education. Toledo Tomorrow, a non-profit organization that assists individuals in completing the FAFSA form, was at the Lima Public Library. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the key to the eligibility for grants and other funding from the college you want to attend. Education specialists say they can't express enough the importance of completing the application.
Workshop hosted by Jegna Corporation promotes healthy behaviors in local youth
Workshop hosted by Jegna Corporation promotes healthy behaviors in local youth. The Jegna Corporation continues its efforts to reach out to local youth before it's too late. "Know Your Rites" was another of many workshops organized to teach kids, parents, and professionals who work with youth about the challenges faced by young people today and tactics to keep them on the right path. Several guest speakers held separate sessions catered towards each group, with boys and girls breaking into their own groups as well. Participants learned about topics like emotional literacy, setting goals, and how trauma can lead to unhealthy behavior.
Auglaize County families take pride in 4-H fair events
Aug. 1—WAPAKONETA — Auglaize County residents endured suffocating heat and humidity at the fair Thursday. For people like Brendon Reed and his family, seeing his daughter Emma showcase her chickens in the junior fair was worth it. "It was really neat," he said. "For her first year, she was slightly nervous, but she got out there and did a good job." Cathy Varno, from the New Knoxville area, ...
Samaritan House seeks donations for anniversary celebration
LIMA — Samaritan House, a Lima shelter for homeless women or women who have suffered abuse, will hold its 37th anniversary celebration event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. The “Raisin Bread” event will feature catering from Panera Bread, a...
Former Village Pantry now JCG Mart in Jackson Center
JACKSON CENTER — The Village Pantry at the Marathon gas station in Jackson Center has been sold to Milan Singh, who changed the name to JCG Mart. It’s the third gas station Singh owns in Ohio; his first two are in Cleveland. Singh is a first generation of Indian immigrant parents. Gas stations are in his family’s blood, with 70 percent of them owning at least one. He currently lives in Sidney and is looking for a home in Jackson Center.
Wapak medical center earns ‘gold seal’ for mammograms
WAPAKONETA — Lima Memorial Health System’s Wapakoneta medical center received the American College of Radiology’s gold seal of accreditation in mammography, the health system announced via press release Thursday. The goal seal is awarded to facilities that meet rigorous standards following a review by board-certified physicians and...
Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ racial identity. It didn’t sit well with Black leaders and residents in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio - To U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, Donald Trump’s Wednesday suggestion that Vice President Kamala Harris misled voters about her race and now “wants to be known as Black,” reinforced her poor opinion of the ex-President and current GOP presidential nominee. “I’m flabbergasted, insulted and appalled...
Mama Dot’s Soul Food Kitchen hosts event to raise money for repairs
LIMA — Mama Dot’s Soulfood Kitchen is organizing a “Raise the Roof” event to raise funds for infrastructure repair and renovations. The event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1. “We will host a soul food Sunday as usual, but since takeout...
101 Smokehouse Still Set to Provide Food at Upcoming Immaculate Conception Church Summer Festival
101 Smokehouse may have lost its building in downtown Kenton to a devastating fire Wednesday morning, but they will still be providing food at an upcoming church festival. They will operate their food truck at the Immaculate Conception Church‘s Summer Festival on Sunday, August 11th and those attending will have the opportunity to support their business.
Ohio Just ‘Bombed’ Michigan With an F-16 and Full Fuel Tanks
LIsten, I know we joke a lot about hating Ohio... which we do... but it's never gotten to the point where things have been violent for a long time. So when an F-16 out of Toledo dropped full fuel tanks on Michigan, then turned right around and landed safely back home, there had to be questions asked.
Several Ohio dispensaries get green light to sell recreational weed next week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Several Ohio dispensaries will be able to start selling recreational marijuana as soon as Tuesday, ABC 6 has learned. Sunnyside will begin selling at its locations in Columbia Township, near Cincinnati, and in Newark. According to ABC 6 sister station WKRC in Cincinnati, "another owner...