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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 3-star SG Arness Lawson top 4 teams
One of the better class of 2025 NCAA Basketball prospects in the state of Ohio is Arness Lawson, a 6'2 combo guard from Pickerington. He's a skilled ball-handler who can play on and off the ball and is a consensus three-star recruit to watch. He's a legit shooter and overall scorer and a solid athlete in his own right.
Exceptional Drought in West Virginia and Ohio
(WOWK) – The new drought monitor is out, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that conditions have worsened across Appalachia. Drought conditions in Athens, Meigs, Mason, Putnam, Calhoon, Wood, Wirt, Jackson and Roane Counties have been elevated to exceptional drought levels. Extreme and severe drought conditions continue to expand as we progress through our abnormally hot […]
As fracking continues to boom Ohio, some property owners may not have a say in their own land
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — While some landowners may see fracking within the gas and oil industry as a financial windfall, others may see it as invasive. In Ohio, these landowners may not have much of a say in whether or not the land under them is drilled. A Belmont County landowner learned her property’s […]
A rural veteran firefighter's take on Ohio’s volunteer shortage
Ohio has nearly 400 vacant volunteer firefighter positions, according to job listings compiled by Make Me A Firefighter. Governor Mike DeWine announced last week that the state is turning up the heat on its recruitment campaign. It’s offering free training classes for volunteer firefighters and will begin airing 30-second public service announcements across the state. They’ll share the stories of volunteer firefighters and why they choose to be their community’s emergency responders.
Former Harrison Elementary Teacher, WWII Veteran Passes Away at 97
Thank you for your service Johnny Calihan. (Harrison, Oh.) – The Harrison community is mourning the loss of Johnny Calihan. The former Harrison Elementary School gym teacher and World War II veteran passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97. Visitation will be held at Harrison Church of...
Alleged drug trafficker busted again after Elyria raid, police say
ELYRIA, Ohio (WOIO) - Elyria police said an alleged drug trafficker is facing new charges after a search warrant Thursday. According to police, Josiah Winston has a lengthy criminal history involving drugs, including active probation and an ongoing case in Lorain County. Thursday, officers said he was slapped with several...
Week #2 Football — vs. Mayfield
Elyria Catholic Panthers (0-1) vs. Mayfield Wildcats (1-0) WHEN: Tonight, 7 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.) WHERE: Dan Reaser Stadium (725 Gulf Road, Elyria) TICKETS: $10 adults, $5 for students (grades 1-12), senior citizens (60 and over). Online adult tickets can be purchased HERE. RADIO: WDLW-FM 98.9/WDLM-AM 1380; Listen...
Carroll County SO: Malvern man flees, jumps off overpass to end multi-county chase
A Malvern man is hospitalized after a multi-county police chase on Thursday ended with him jumping off an overpass near Louisville. The 36-year-old suspect sustained facial and head injuries, and initially was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. Later, he was flown to Akron General Hospital, according to a news...
High school football: J.R. Bires' big game a big reason Amherst pulled off second-half rally in season opener
Amherst knew exactly how to wash away a sloppy first half. The Comets trailed Copley by five at halftime in last week’s season opener, turning the ball over three times in the process. So they decided to go back to basics — run the ball early, run the ball...
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