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New Ohio University Zanesville youth mental health training prepares teachers to help students more
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new mental health training program aims to better equip teachers to connect students and their families with the resources they need. The CARE Team at Ohio University’s Zanesville campus is hosting the training on Aug. 2 and 7 for those who signed up.
Columbus City Council hosts final Summer Splash of the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus City Council hosted the third and final "Summer Splash" of 2024 today at the Marion Franklin Pool. The free event features music and free frozen treats, but is more about providing a safe place. The pools have been opened for extended hours this summer in hopes of providing a safe-space for families in the community.
'Westgate, not west hate': Community rallies against racist graffiti sprayed on playground
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west side community group is battling back against vandals after racist graffiti was spray painted on a children's slide inside Westgate Park. "It's upsetting," said Jamecka White after ABC 6 showed her photos of the racist comments that target Jewish and African-American communities. Neighbors...
The Daily: Laine Trade Still a Probability; Kasper is No. 1
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said Thursday that he is still plans to trade Patrik Laine, but he can’t guarantee he will move him. Waddell needs to wait until Laine leaves the NHL/NHL Players Association program to allow teams to talk to him. “His progress I keep...
Straker Foundation Announces “Start to Finish” Grant Cycle
ZANESVILLE, OH – The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation is excited to announce its “Start to Finish” grant cycle for Fall of 2024. This special opportunity is perfect for projects that can be fully completed with a grant of $20,000 or less. Eligible projects must stand alone, meaning they should not be a part of a larger ongoing project or the completion of a previous one.
Columbus OKs sending city workers to work from home as cybersecurity outage persists
Columbus city departments were authorized to send employees home to work this week amid an ongoing technology outage caused by a cybersecurity incident, which has been persistent since last Thursday. The city has authorized directors of departments to allow employees to work from home this week on a "case-by-case" basis, Melanie Crabill, spokesperson for...
Library officials to break ground on Marion-Franklin Branch on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Metropolitan Library is set to break ground on its new Marion-Franklin Branch on Monday. The current Marion-Franklin Branch is located within the former Beery Middle School at 2740 Lockbourne Rd. It opened in 2014 as an “express branch,” and served a community that did...
Brave Beginnings Car Show Fundraiser
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Brave Beginnings is a local child advocacy group that assists area children in overcoming the challenges they face in the wake of abuse. Pine Creek Valley Farm has partnered with Brave Beginnings to hold a car-show fundraiser, which benefits Brave Beginnings and the youth they support.
Midwest Summer Sprint to make waves at Dillon State Park
NASHPORT, OH- This weekend marks an exciting event for Muskingum County as Dillon State Park hosts the Midwest Summer Sprint Championships. The rowing competition will feature youth, master and open events over a 1,000-meter course. “It is time for the regatta and that means that there are tons of rowers...
Oregon Quarterback Dillion Gabriel Reveals He Had Conversations With Ohio State During Transfer Portal Recruitment
Ohio State fifth-year transfer quarterback Will Howard is the presumptive favorite to start at quarterback for the Scarlet and Gray this season, but had the Buckeyes acted differently in the transfer portal this offseason, they could have had a different veteran signal caller leading the race. Speaking with the media...
OSHP: 19-year-old dead after crashing in Morrow County
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man is dead and another is seriously injured after a crash in Morrow County early Friday morning, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jack Allen, of Cardington, was driving a Ford Focus westbound on Township Road 232 around 4:45 a.m. when he reportedly drove off the left side of the road and overturned into a creek.
Farmers helping fight fires from the field
BUCYRUS, Ohio — The chemical poly-fluoroalkyl, or PFAS, is posing a problem in our society. The chemicals can resist grease and oil and are used to make clothing and other products waterproof. According to the Food and Drug Administration, it’s hard to get rid of it when it enters...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 15-19
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 15 and July 19: 1385 Angus Drive, Mansfield; Brian D. and Bonnie S. Schulties to David and Melissa Ott; $860,000 4656 Possum Run Road, Bellville; Sheryl L. Smith to Jacob D. Miller; $165,000 ...
Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Ashland supt.’s testimony ‘unconstitutional’
ASHLAND — A national group with the stated goal of “protecting separation of church and state” took aim at Ashland City Schools, penning a letter to the district’s superintendent regarding his testimony on a bill before the state legislature. The Freedom from Religion Foundation wrote a...
CSG panel weighs energy reliability amid growing demand
Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive users coming online was front and center during a recent panel of the...
Central Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete to root for in the weeks ahead.Why it matters: Fourteen Ohioans will compete for Team USA, including two who live in our region. Other competitors also have ties to Central Ohio.Case in point: Ohio State University announced that 24 of its current, former and incoming student-athletes are competing, representing 10 countries — its second-largest contingent ever.Seven are on Team USA.How to watch: Today's opening ceremony begins at 1:30pm. The games are on NBC and Peacock...
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