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2024 high school football: 4 Toledo-area sleeper teams to watch
Sometimes, a true sleeper team just comes out of nowhere to surprise everyone. A middle-of-the-road team from a year ago, perhaps benefitting from a weak strength of schedule or the return of some standout players, can just go on a run and turn some heads in a quest for a league title or a quality playoff berth. Where will that team come from this year? What will be the 4-6, 5-5, or 6-4 team from a year ago that will make its mark known in northwest Ohio high school football circles? Here’s a look at four candidates — three of which are playing for the same league title in a race where plenty of talent from a year ago is coming back.
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
Lottery player out of work during cancer treatment wins big
A West Virginia man says he can now help his wife after years of not working while getting treatment for cancer. While spending time with his son, Melvin Stubbs III went to purchase a lottery ticket on July 8, Ohio lottery officials said in a release. “I just went over...
Ohio Valley Flood Risk Increases as Storms Hit Today Through Wednesday
Wilmington, OH – Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the Ohio Valley today, continuing into Wednesday. Heavy downpours raise the potential for localized flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Weather Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio, issued an excessive rainfall risk alert valid from...
Columbus creates registry for vacant properties to address blight
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vacant properties are now in the sights of the Columbus City Council. Legislation passed Monday evening will require property owners to register a vacant property with the city or face fines. The city claims vacant properties pose a danger to the city’s firefighters, police officers and...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine navigates changing GOP at Republican convention
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stood among throngs of Republicans in Milwaukee Monday as music blared and the party prepared to nominate Ohio Sen. JD Vance for vice president. This isn't his first rodeo − his tenth, to be exact. DeWine attended his first Republican National Convention when Ronald Reagan was nominated for his...
Mega Millions results for Tuesday, July 16, 2024; jackpot $226 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Mega Millions numbers have been selected for a jackpot estimated at $226 million. The numbers are 5-35-42-58-66 Mega Ball 22 Megaplier 2x. The Wednesday, July 17 Powerball jackpot is an estimated $75 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $13 million.
Recent Graduate Awarded State Space Fellowship to Continue Research in Master’s Program
Henry Jacques, a recent May 2024 mechanical engineering graduate and now master’s student, was chosen for the competitive Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) fellowship program. The program, which funds his graduate studies, is a partnership between OSGC and NASA. The OSCG is a statewide network of colleges and universities...
Isolated Storms and a Muggy Tuesday Afternoon
CLEVELAND — Isolated storm chances for the afternoon portion of your Tuesday across NE Ohio. A strong to severe storm will be possible, with gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise, anticipate more warm and muggy conditions as highs top off in the upper 80s to around 90. A cold...
Ohio country music festival promises three days of camping, fun
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A country music festival is headed to Ohio and promises three days of camping and fun. The Old Washington Music Fest is coming to Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio from July 17 - July 20. "Who’s ready to party! Get ready for the...
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
Former school teacher turns 100 years old
CHILLICOTHE — At 100 years old former school teacher Evelyn Mathers is still taking care of herself and enjoying life. As she has continued to age she has adapted, making the best of the life she has been given. Born on June 12, 1924, Mathers would share a birthday with her mother. She...
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass says 'don't miss Trump next time' after assassination attempt
Kyle Gass, who performs alongside Jack Black in the rock duo Tenacious D, is facing backlash for joking about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Rocking out for democracy: Tenacious D to kick off tour in Columbus this fall In a video from a recent Tenacious D show that circulated on...
‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has found a new home. Crews, a guard, announced on Friday that he has committed to play for Ashland University, an NCAA Division II program. The school is located in Ashland, Ohio, which sits about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. “I built a...
‘Team Ohio’ Wins 65-over Gold Medal at 2024 Pan-American Masters Games
“I currently play in the Ohio MSBL baseball league based out of Canton, Ohio. I recently formed a tournament team made up of mainly MSBL players. We played in the International Pan-American Masters Games baseball tournament in Cleveland and won the 65+ Gold medal! Below is the summary of our Gold Medal run.”
2024 safety protocols announcement for Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is working with the Ohio State Fair to implement new safety procedures for fairgoers. The state fair is scheduled for July 24 - Aug 4. Organizers announced new procedures in place, which include some of the following:. Metal detectors upon entry.
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