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Ohio deputies looking for man with a nationwide warrant out of West Virginia after he led officials on a chase and disappeared
The Noble County Sheriff's Office said they are looking for Timothy Shawn Wines, 53-years-old, from Washington County Ohio. Wines has a nationwide arrest warrant out of Jackson County, WV.
Ohio's first K9 therapy dog Mattis honored at memorial held final post at Westland High
A tearful memorial ceremony on Tuesday morning honored the life of Mattis, a K9 therapy dog at the Frankin County Sheriff's Office and the first law enforcement therapy dog in Ohio. Mattis died on June 28. ...
Whiskey Review: Watershed Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon (Batch 002)
An Ohio bourbon aged over four years in Ohio-made char-5 barrels before being bottled without added water or filtration. It is bottled at 125.4 proof and priced at $69.99. This has the prototypical amber-orange color you’d expect from a bourbon around its age range. It offers well-defined legs and moderate viscosity.
Dealing with central Ohio's deer dilemma
They’re adorable, but they’re also nuisances. Some communities in central Ohio are dealing with a deer dilemma as population density overtakes their habitats. How are people containing and co-existing alongside nature’s Bambis?. Guests:. Robyn Stewart, Manager, City of Worthington. Gary Comer, Wildlife Management Supervisor District One, Ohio...
New Exhibit at Main Library Shares the Lived Experiences of Asian Americans in Ohio
Visitors to Main Library will find a new, multimedia exhibit from Midstory to explore during their next visit to downtown Toledo. Asian in Ohio presents an interactive gallery of stories from Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals who have made the Buckeye State their home. Visitors can explore maps, watch curated videos, and interact with colorful and moving narratives in the exhibit. The exhibit also serves as an open archive depicting another side of the American story, one that is often whitewashed and rendered invisible.
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania: Damaging Winds Possible Through 9 PM
Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania should brace for the possibility of damaging winds this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe weather outlook for Wednesday, predicting potential thunderstorms and high wind gusts. According to the NWS Pittsburgh, the risk...
A steamy and hot end to July
On the final day of July, we're back in summer mode. Highs jump to around 90 degrees, and there is plenty of humidity. There is a slight chance for an isolated gusty thunderstorm to bubble up this afternoon, but many of us will remain dry. On Tuesday, we had some...
Chad Cotter named VP, company officer for Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, recently announced the promotion of Chad Cotter, PE, to vice president and company officer. Cotter serves as the Midwest regional manager for the construction group that leads construction teams in St. Louis and Ohio. He also serves as the...
Southeast Ohio History Center to host talk on the Battle of Buffington Island
ATHENS, Ohio — The Southeast Ohio History Center will host author David Mowery on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. as he discusses the Battle of Buffington Island, Ohio’s only Civil War clash. Ohio contributed more men per capita to fight for the Union in the American Civil...
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