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Reasons to Ride Ohio hosts 4th annual bike show
ZANESVILLE, OH- Reasons to Ride Ohio hosted their 4th Annual Custom and Vintage Bike Show at Fink’s Harley Davidson this afternoon. Reasons to Ride Ohio is a biker magazine that focuses on doing community service projects. “The idea is there is so many different causes out there and reasons...
Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Jersey Township plan making it easier to get a drink near Intel heads back to voters
A Licking County township is again trying to make it easier for restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues to obtain liquor licenses near Intel's $28 billion semiconductor factory — scaling back a proposal that voters rejected in March. Jersey Township Trustees created on Monday a revitalization district, which is a...
Hey Coshocton County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Tribune recently received five nominations from the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards for 2024, for work in 2023. Winners will be announced later this month. Nominations were to the Tribune for best digital presence and best photo story for the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival by correspondent Judd Bone, best sports writer for Brandon Hannahs and Leonard Hayhurst for best news writer and best enterprise reporting for a story on the reconfiguration...
Old Washington Music Festival coming to Guernsey County Fairgrounds
GUERNSEY COUNTY, OHIO (WTRF) – The town of Old Washington is normally a quiet, community nestled in the heart of Guernsey County. But in just a few short weeks…that’s all about to change. Get ready because this small town is about to host the biggest country music event this area has seen in quite some […]
New local business invites community out for free fun
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO (WTRF) — A new local organization in the Ohio Valley decided to announce its new headquarters location by inviting everyone out for a day filled with free fun. Rich Investments Group recently opened its new location at 48000 National Rd. in St. Clairsville and on Saturday they welcomed the entire community out […]
Multi-sport standout has lofty goals
Ed. Note: This week’s Tippecanoe girls Athlete of the Week is Julia Burgbacher, a key member of the girls soccer team last year as a freshman and was part of a successful Tipp track season. Every freshman who steps onto the field as a varsity player is immediately challenged...
Ryan Day’s Decision to Bring in an OSU Legend is Paying Off
2024 is about as make-or-break as it can be for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ever since getting beat in the College Football Playoff National Championship, the Buckeyes have zero Big Ten titles, zero CFP wins, and zero wins over Michigan. While there may be some extenuating circumstances...
Delaware County grand jury indicts local Republican Party politico with felony gun charge
A Delaware County grand jury on Friday added another charge — this one a gun-related felony — to a Republican Party influencer's misdemeanor impaired driving charge stemming from an April traffic stop. Court records show that on Friday the grand jury indicted Catherine A. Nelson, 69, of Galena,...
‘My heart is in my stomach right now’: East Palestine residents reach out to Illinois town after derailment there
A handful of people in the small Ohio town of East Palestine used social media to send heartfelt messages — and hard-earned advice — to residents of a Chicago suburb last week. The reason for the outreach? The threat of toxic contamination. On Thursday morning, June 27, Veronica...
Women motorcycle riders' convention coming to Dublin this week
In the early ‘40s, women who rode motorcycles drew disapproving stares and discrimination, including exclusion from competitions. After all, it wasn’t “ladylike.” The founding of the Motor Maids can be credited with helping knock down those barriers. The idea started with Linda Dugeau, a young motorcycle...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded June 24-28
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28:. Jordan Allen Davis of Mansfield, 22, government, to Jaclynn Renee Hall of Mansfield, 23, government. Charles Harvey Hosey of Bellville, 59, police officer, to Marjorie Ann Glunt of Austintown, OH, 59, bus driver. Alice McDougal...
A look at dedicated highways in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE — For over 70 years the Ohio General Assembly has passed legislation that has designated portions of state highways as memorial highways. So far over 200 memorial highways have been designated in the state, 13 of which are located in Ross County. These designations are marked by Ohio...
Sunday Conversation: Catching up with Lancaster softball coach Allie Kinniard
LANCASTER – As a head coach of field hockey and softball at Lancaster, Allie Kinniard has had ultra-success, especially with the Lady Gales’ softball team. In three years, she has compiled an overall record of 75-12, including this past season when she led Lancaster to a 28-4 mark, a third straight Ohio Capital Conference title, and the Gales won the Central District Division I district championship for the second time in the last three years. She also led the Fairfield Union softball team to a Final Four berth in 2018.
Charter school founder used school money to help buy $900K home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The founder and superintendent of two Columbus charter schools and former Homeland Security advisor has pleaded guilty to a bank fraud charge, using the money to help buy his New Albany home. Abdirizak Y. Farah, 59, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud Monday and faces up to 30 years […]
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