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Worthington deer in bullseye as task force mulls relief; other communities are watching
Most of the 100 or so residents at Worthington's first-ever Deer Task Force public education meeting have a love-hate relationship with the whitetail, doe-eyed creatures. Many have barriers around their prized gardens only to be foiled by deer ingenuity and persistence. Others have had near misses while driving or on bikes. One...
Ohio’s new cell phone policy draws mixed reactions
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - Two months ago, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250, mandating that every school has a cell phone policy and Ironton High School’s new policy will mandate that cell phones go in their lockers from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “I want to assure...
4-year-old boy dead, 7 others injured following Delaware County crash
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — A 4-year-old boy was killed and seven other people, including three juveniles, were injured in a crash in Delaware County Saturday evening, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. OSHP said they were called on a report of a crash on Moore Road at state...
Columbus Clippers pound out 10-8 win over Memphis Redbirds
Saturday's game: Columbus 10, Memphis 8 Replay: Kyle Manzardo hit a three-run home run and Bryan Lavastida hit a solo homer for the Clippers. Estevan Florial was 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Columbus starter Triston McKenzie allowed four runs on five hits in 3⅔ innings. He walked five and struck out two. Lavastida...
Sunday Conversation: Catching up with Bloom-Carroll football coach Jeremy McKinney
CARROLL – Jeremy McKinney paid his dues as an assistant coach for almost 20 years before he finally got his shot to become a head coach at Bloom-Carroll. McKinney more than proved his worth in his first year in 2022 when he led the Bulldogs to a 14-2 record and a Division III state runner-up finish. In two years, he has a 24-5 record. ...
Police investigating alleged hate crime at LGBTQ+ bar in the Old North
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) Columbus Police are investigating after an LGBTQ+ bar in the Old North neighborhood said they were victims of a hate crime, leaving them on high alert. Cora Helton, the owner of Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint, said the alleged incident happened Wednesday. She claims a man came inside the bar yelling homophobic […]
Heath man dies, another person flown to hospital after motorcycle crash on Hebron Road
HEATH – One person died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash late Saturday afternoon, according to the Licking County Sheriff's Office. Brian Winner, 21, of Heath, died when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a passenger vehicle about 4:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Hebron Road (Ohio 79), near Heath, according to the Sheriff's Office. A passenger on the motorcycle was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Heath EMS treated the passengers of the other vehicle at the scene, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies, and the office's Crash Reconstruction Team continue to investigate. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Heath man dies, another person flown to hospital after motorcycle crash on Hebron Road
OHSAA, District athletic boards award $200,000 in scholarships
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and its six District Athletic Boards have awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. The 2024 distribution marks the most dollars, and highest number of recipients, in the college scholarship...
How to watch ‘Carmen’s Crew’ in quarterfinals of TBT
The Ohio State alumni team continues to play at a high level behind the powerhouse duo of Jared Sullinger and Kaleb Wesson. Carmen’s Crew knocked off the defending champions from a year ago defeating Heartfire 74-71 to advance to the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament. Winners of the Dayton Regional, the alumni team will now move on down the road to Louisville and face the winner of the Cincinnati Regional, Takeover BC. The No. 7 seed in the Cincinnati Region won convincingly over Red Rose Thunder to make it to the quarterfinals. The team boasts one of the best backcourts in...
Newark Catholic's Lattimer wins Southern Ohio PGA junior event
Caylee Lattimer is enjoying a strong summer in Southern Ohio PGA Junior Tour play heading into the high school girls golf season. Lattimer, a Newark Catholic junior, recently fired an 8-over par 80 to win the Girls 16-19 Junior Series Championship at Oasis Golf Club in Loveland. She plays Monday and Tuesday in...
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