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Overview: JD Vance and rail safety
Before Donald Trump chose Ohio’s JD Vance as his candidate for vice president, the U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lawyer, and author of “Hillbilly Elegy” gained the national spotlight as one of the authors of the Railway Safety Act of 2023. The bipartisan legislation — sponsored by six U.S. senators, three Republicans and three Democrats — came in the aftermath of the Feb. 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio.
Harris sees opening in Vance pick as she considers her own choice for vice president
Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate was to brush past JD Vance as nothing but a rubber stamp for Donald Trump. But now that she’s the presumptive Democratic nominee, her campaign is seizing on the Ohio senator as a major liability, looking to her own vice presidential selection process and the contenders’ public auditions to drive home the point.
Sheriff: Lockdown lifted after bomb threat at Amazon facility in Licking County
ETNA, Ohio — An Amazon fulfillment center in Etna is operating normally after a suspicious package was found outside the facility on Monday. According to the Licking County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the facility located at 11999 National Road SW for a reported bomb threat. The package was found on the grounds outside of the facility, according to Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp. A spokesperson with Amazon said the package was found about 100 yards away from the center's parking lot.
Historical Society of Mount Pleasant hosting their annual tour this weekend
JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – If you’re a major history buff or if you just love beautiful scenic farmland, this weekend there is a special event you won’t want to miss! The Historical Society of Mount Pleasant will host their annual tour of historic properties. It’s a step back in time as visitors will tour […]
Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Them $34 Million Winger in Multi-Player Deal
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has been involved in trade rumors and one trade pitch has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring him. Laine has asked for a trade and after the forward was officially NHL and NHLPA Player Assistance Program on July 26, the trade rumors heated up. Website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that sees Laine get traded with money retained in a multi-player deal.
Gorilla Shares Sweet Moment With Newborn At Columbus Zoo
A gorilla shared a sweet moment with a newborn baby at the Columbus Zoo! The video is now making the rounds online as the gorilla even makes kissing gestures!. A two-month-old baby was visiting the Columbus Zoo in Ohio with his family when a gorilla started interacting with him! The adorable interaction is now getting lots of attention online.
First comedy festival coming to Columbus in August
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new festival full of laughs and entertainment from national, local and regional comedians is coming to Columbus for the first time. The Columbus Comedy Festival is coming to several venues Aug. 14-18. The new festival, organized by Columbus Underground, will feature a full line up of comedians and entertainers with […]
Chillicothe seeks public input to become a bicycle-friendly city
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The City of Chillicothe is taking steps to enhance its biking infrastructure and culture by applying for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of its broader community development plan, “Choose Chillicothe,” the city aims to create a more bike-friendly...
Community holds silent protest as a call for unity
CHILLICOTHE — A silent protest took place Sunday along the Ross County Courthouse steps in Chillicothe as citizens gathered to call for action regarding the racial tensions in Ross County and promote unity. The protest was organized by citizen Lesha Malone and other community leaders. The group cited recent events like KKK flyers...
Ryan Day reveals big changes at Ohio State
This season, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day will be giving up play-calling duties to his old head coach Chip Kelly, and it sounds like he’s very comfortable about that decision given just how experienced Kelly is running an offense. During a recent press conference at Big Ten...
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
Tax-free days for school shopping has begun
By Joseph DiCristofaro The Ironton Tribune Ohio sales tax holiday is growing substantially in duration this year to 10 days began on July 30 and ends on Aug. 8. The event started as an opportunity to save on school-related supplies for the upcoming school year. This year some changes have been made to include more […] The post Tax-free days for school shopping has begun appeared first on The Tribune.
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