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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Ohio and West Virginia has expired
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of West Virginia and Ohio. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Belmont, South Central Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties in Ohio, and Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia until 4:45 p.m. At 4:01 a severe thunderstorm was […]
'A proactive approach': One possible answer to Ohio's sky-high school absenteeism issue
CINCINNATI (WKRC) -25% of Ohio's K-12 students are considered chronically absent, meaning that they miss one of every 10 days of school. But a Miami University study has found good results in positive interactions with students, and it appears to be turning the tide on school absenteeism. Ohio's absenteeism has...
Real estate value hikes leading to increased taxes to counties
Aug. 16—LIMA — As property values have been on the rise in recent years, counties have begun seeing an impact in property tax revenue, an increase county officials say they are working to keep as low as possible for taxpayers. The state of Ohio mandates that counties reappraise real property values every six years, with those values updated in the third year of that cycle. With that cycle ...
WBNS-10TV wins 2024 national Murrow Award for 'Breaking News Coverage'
COLUMBUS, Ohio — WBNS-10TV was honored with a national Edward R. Murrow award for its coverage of the deadly bus crash that happened last November on Interstate 70 in Licking County. The awards are given out annually by the Radio Television Digital News Association. 10TV was first given the...
Events Happening Today In Central Ohio
(August 17, 2024 - COLUMBUS) Around town this weekend, there are several fun events for the whole family. Here are just a few ideas for you as you plan your day. First, the Columbus Food Truck Festival is back. This time, it's the "Hilliard Edition" taking place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The annual festival, now in its 13th year, features a delicious array of cuisines from fifty of the best food trucks in Ohio. Alongside the food, you can also enjoy live music and shopping with local makers and retailers. It's happening from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets are five dollars online and ten dollars at the door.
Top247 DL Chase Linton decommits from Rutgers as Georgia, Ohio State pursue
With Ohio State and Georgia pushing for a fall visit, Top247 defensive lineman Chase Linton decommitted from Rutgers. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Linton — the class of 2025's No. 191 overall prospect and No. 24 defensive lineman — committed in early June at the end of an official visit.
Suspect in my dad’s murder begged to tell his story after anonymous tip blamed cops – I’m finally closer to the truth
A DAUGHTER’S relentless quest for the truth behind her father’s brutal murder may be on the brink of revealing the killer. Madison McGhee was just six years old when her dad, John McGhee, was shot in the head at their home in Belmont County, Ohio, on July 11, 2002. The 29-year-old – whose Ice Cold […]
1 seriously injured in crash involving semi on I-270 East near Sawmill Road; all eastbound lanes reopen
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 270 East near Sawmill Road on the north side of Columbus Saturday afternoon. After being closed for several hours, all eastbound lanes are now back open. First responders were called on a report...
Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children. Kids swarmed the freshly-installed structures before Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony even began, including a handful of children in wheelchairs who...
Local barber shop offering free back-to-school haircuts
COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – A fresh haircut is a key piece of getting ready to go back to school and a local barber shop is offering free cuts for kids as they head back to the classroom. Jacob Sevek, owner of Columbiana Barber Shop, is offering haircuts for free...
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