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The Works Hosts Dozers & Diggers Event July 13
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will host Dozers & Diggers, a free community event, on July 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members of all ages are invited to get an up-close view of big machines including forklifts, police cruisers, fire trucks, construction vehicles, and more.
Wrongful death lawsuit claims Licking County bus crash was 'entirely preventable'
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — A fiery crash in Licking County last year that involved five vehicles, including a bus carrying dozens of high school students, is now the subject of several wrongful death lawsuits. Six people died and 18 others were injured in November 2023 when the driver of...
Great Granville Garage Sale helped Licking County group fight homelessness
The annual Great Granville Garage Sale is more than just a good excuse to look at vintage collectibles, handmade jewelry or stacks of old books — it’s a great way to help those in need. In 2016, the Licking County Coalition for Housing (LCCH) took over this annual...
One dead after Licking County motorcycle crash
BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash Monday night. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Alexander Snider, 21, of Somerset, was operating a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle on Cristland Hill Road near Buckeye Lake when the vehicle veered off the left side of the highway at a curve. […]
Wrongful death suits filed in fiery crash that killed 6, including Tusky Valley students
Estates of at least three people who died in a fiery Nov. 14 chain-reaction crash in Licking County that killed six Tuscarawas Valley students, staff and parents filed wrongful death lawsuits against a central Ohio trucking company and its driver. The estate of 18-year-old bus passenger John Mosley filed suit in June, and...
Licking County junior golfers turn corner, begin to peak toward August
JOHNSTOWN — Olivia Jones holds good memories from The Links at Echo Springs, and the way she played there Monday suggests her future could be as good as her past. The Granville senior shot 77 to take medalist honors in the Female (15-18) Division during the Licking County Junior Golf Association tour event....
Schoolhouse in Licking County added to National School Registry
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio (WSYX) — A school dating back more than a century has gotten some national recognition. Cornell School, a one room schoolhouse in Johnstown has been added to the National School Registry by the Country School Association of America. It is the first Ohio school to receive this designation.
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, July 2, 2024; jackpot $137 million
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers for a jackpot estimated at $137 million in its drawing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The numbers are 4-8-19-31-45 Mega Ball 11 Megaplier 4x. Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is an estimated $138 million and the Classic Lotto jackpot...
'Not worth it': Parents struggle to get state money to help kids' education after pandemic
When the pandemic hit and threw a wrench into Ohio kids' education, the state launched a savings account program to reimburse parents for after-school activities − up to $500 at first and then up to $1,000 a year per qualifying child. For many families, that's a huge help. That's...
Daniel Wetterich paces crowded Ohio Open Championship leaderboard entering final round
WESTFIELD CENTER — A new leader emerged Tuesday, but the 103rd Ohio Open Championship remains a wide-open affair after the second round at Westfield Country Club. Cincinnati professional Daniel Wetterich fired a 7-under 63 on the North course to take sole possession of first place at 9-under overall. He'll have plenty of competition entering Wednesday's final round on the South course, with 10 golfers within three shots of the lead.
Member who resigned from teachers’ pension fund concerned about investment firm
The member who resigned from Ohio's chaotic teachers' pension board differed from reform-minded leaders, sharing concerns about giving billions of dollars to an "illegitimate" investment firm.
Multi-county pursuit across central Ohio ends in arrest
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
Last-minute action speeds up Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A last-minute act could expedite what has become a divisive bill at the Ohio Statehouse, known as the “bathroom bill.” “There’s extreme mileage that people get out of attacking LGBTQ rights,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) said. “We want to protect children, and this is the way to do […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
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