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Killed in World War II, Army Technician Harold Pittis accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade (Tech5) Harold D. Pittis, 21, of Freeport, Ohio, killed during World War II, was accounted for.
Bexley school district details support initiatives after two teachers resign
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) — The night before the first day of school, Bexley teachers filled Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting, clothed in district attire and steadfast with a message that the district needs change. Board members, Superintendent Jason Fine and other administrators addressed concerns over student and staff...
Ohio Ballot Board OKs language for redistricting issue; backers plan to challenge it
The Ohio Ballot Board voted 3 to 2 on Friday to certify ballot language for a redistricting amendment to the Ohio Constitution on the November ballot. Supporters of the issue plan to challenge the wording saying it will deceive voters. The board is a five-member panel including the Ohio secretary of state, two...
'Squish it': Spotted lanternfly invasion continues to spread across Ohio
CLEVELAND — White-tailed deer frequent Mary Keith's garden on Cleveland's east side, or what's left of it. Something else got to her vegetable plants before the deer: spotted lanternflies. "I've got a tree in the back there that's full of them," Keith says. "They sure can hop!" To the...
CJN wins 13 awards; Brett best columnist, in Ohio APME contest
The Cleveland Jewish News won 13 awards, including five first places, enroute to being named the second best newspaper in the state in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors annual newspaper competition. The awards were announced July 21 at an awards reception at Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in...
Kroger, Albertsons merger pushed by Ohio attorney general
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is pushing the federal government to allow a planned merger between two of the nation’s largest grocery store chains. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, announced plans to buy Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons in October 2022 for $24.6 billion. If allowed to go through, the merger would create a company with nearly 5,000 stories and 700,000 employees. Last month, the two announced plans to...
Debate continues on Ohio’s heartbeat act which would ban abortion after six weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The debate about whether part of the state’s Heartbeat Act, which bans abortion after six weeks, can go into effect is still underway. Back in 2022, when Roe V Wade was overturned, Ohio’s heartbeat act went into effect — banning abortions after six weeks. It was quickly taken to court and […]
Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
Fairfield Christian Academy Knights: 2023 Football Season Preview
The Fairfield Christian Academy Knights are gearing up for the high school football season starting August 24, aiming to build on last year's Mid-State League championship and playoff progression. Under Coach Marcus Pardon-Dudash, they are preparing a young team with key returners like All-Ohio running back Danny Blair. The challenge this season will be to maintain team health amidst a small roster, so depth will be a critical factor as they compete in the MSL-Cardinal Division. The playoffs begin on November 1, presenting a significant opportunity for advancement.
Ross County to Host OVI Checkpoint Tomorrow Evening
Chillicothe, OH — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct an OVI checkpoint in Ross County tomorrow evening, aimed at identifying and deterring impaired drivers. The checkpoint is funded through federal grants and is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety. Lieutenant Melanie L. Provenzano, commander of the...
Columbus housing authority expands to Grove City; plans senior affordable housing project
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority has never built affordable housing in Grove City — until now that is. The agency announced this week that it has financing to build a new $28.6-million apartment complex for seniors in the Columbus-area suburb. ...
Fluor-BWXT Reaches Work Safe Milestone
(Piketon) – Fluor-BWXT contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant recently reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury – the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely...
County JFS at work on new strategic plan for agency
NEW LEXINGTON — Perry County Job and Family Services (PCJFS) has recently begun work on developing an ambitious new strategic plan, meant to guide the agency through this year and next as it attempts to build on its strengths and address some areas where it believes it could make improvement. Agency Public Information Officer Brooke Cannon emphasized that the plan is still a work in progress, which JFS will continue to develop and refine. ...
Northeast Ohio road construction: New detours and delays keep popping up
CLEVELAND, Ohio — We’re well into the road construction season in Northeast Ohio but there are still new detours and delays popping up on area roadways. The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its latest list of new impacts the region’s drivers can expect over the next few weeks.
Woman hits $2 million prize on Ohio Lottery scratch-off game: Here's where she bought the winning ticket
LORAIN, Ohio — We have a big lottery winner in Northeast Ohio as Mary Caudill of Lorain recently hit the top prize worth $2 million on the Maximum Millions scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery says Caudill won the annuity prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years, which totals...
GOP picks Linton to run for commission seat he was re-appointed to
LOGAN — Following last week's re-appointment to office, the Hocking County Republican Party voted Tuesday evening to solidify Michael Linton's position as county commissioner. The vote was without much drama or discussion. Party chair Mike Harris called Linton's appointment a "99% likelihood" last week, and the result followed suit. What was a matter of more uncertainty was whom the party would nominate for the unexpired term of resigning commissioner Jessica...
Hemlock welcomes new playground equipment
HEMLOCK — With a population of around 150, the village of Hemlock is a close-knit small town where everyone is like family. Folks gather from inside and outside of the community to show their love and support of this town. And now this town has a new attraction. Through the state health department’s O.H.I.Z. (Ohio Health Improvement Zones) program, the village was able to obtain grant funding to bring new Playmore play equipment to their community. According to Village Council member Missy Jones, there has...
Man charged with meth dealing wants charges dropped based on long wait for trial
LOGAN — In the criminal case of a Cincinnati man who allegedly had two pounds of methamphetamine in his car when he was stopped in Hocking County, there has reportedly been some difficulty in getting the suspected drug tested to see if it’s actually meth. Now, according to a motion filed by the defense attorney for James Toran, delays in getting test results have kept Toran in jail awaiting trial for longer than state law allows, and the entire case against him should be dismissed on speedy trial grounds. ...
High School Football Preview: A closer look at the Fairfield Christian Academy Knights
LANCASTER - The high school football season gets underway in less than two weeks in what should be another exciting year. With the Ohio High School Athletic Association expanding the playoffs to 16 teams in each region qualifying for the postseason a few years ago, there is an excellent opportunity for even more teams to qualify for the postseason. The playoffs will begin on Nov. 1. ...
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