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RecoveryOhio to host Mental Health Day to support Ohioans at State Fair
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has announced a significant event aimed at raising awareness and providing support for mental health issues. Mental Health Day will be celebrated at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024, offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to access valuable behavioral health resources and information.
Truck driver charged in Ohio crash that killed 6, including 3 students
An Ohio truck driver is facing 26 charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, after a November crash left six people dead, including three high school students. Jacob McDonald, 60, of Zanesville, was arrested July 18 after being indicted by a Licking County grand jury for his role in a Nov. 14 crash that killed Dave Kennat, 56; Kristy Gaynor, 39; Shannon Wigfield, 45; John W. Mosley, 18; Jeffery D. Worrell, 18; and Katelyn N. Owens, 15. Mosley, Worrell and Owens were Tuscarawas Valley High School students.
Deputies investigate fatal hit-skip near Newark
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – One person is dead and another is in custody after a fatal hit-skip Wednesday night in Licking County. According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, a man was walking eastbound on State Route 16, outside of the traffic way, approximately nine miles east of Newark. At the same time a person […]
Columbus Weather: Dry and hot weekend, showers and thunderstorms returning by work week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High: 88. MONDAY: Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. High: 86. Good morning, Central Ohio! The sunshine continues this weekend with warmer temperatures. It will be a great day to visit the state fair or lounge at the pool as it won't be that humid. Highs will soar into the upper 80s today. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen as the UV index will be very high. Skies remain clear tonight with overnight lows in the low 60s.
Columbus bar recovering after man allegedly damages property, assaults employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees of an Old North Columbus bar believe they were victims of a hate crime after a man showed up yelling homophobic slurs and causing damage to the property Wednesday night. Cora Helton, owner of Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint, said the establishment is a burlesque...
Look inside inspection reports examining fair food safety
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Amid rides, livestock and fried food, the last thing you want at the fair is to get sick. Columbus Public Health is making sure that doesn’t happen. Their team checks every single food and drink stand on the fairgrounds, and NBC4 Investigates looked at inspection reports for a behind-the-scenes look at what […]
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Takeaways from Big Ten media days
For the first time in months, it felt like college football is back this week. The Big Ten held its annual media days in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, giving all 18 teams in the newly expanded conference a chance to speak. While teams won't kick off the season...
Latitude 525 proposal could build almost 400 'affordable' units after demolishing towers
The two towers of Latitude 525 would be demolished under a new proposal currently under court consideration. The Columbus City Attorney's Office said in a statement the sale of the property could close by the end of the year. Demolition could begin in 2025. The new development proposal under consideration calls for an affordable rate for all of the units that would be built on the near east side plot.
Ohio State baseball adds SEC transfer infielder, former top-100 prospect Luther Ellis
Ohio State baseball may have landed its biggest transfer on Friday afternoon. Infielder, Luther “Lee” Ellis, committed to the Buckeyes after playing his freshman season at South Carolina. He played in 17 games this past year, starting six of them batting .273 with 8 runs and a steal. Ellis was a highly ranked recruit coming out of high school, as Perfect Game named him as the No. 1 prospect in Maryland and the 85th overall player in the country as noted in his player page. A cannon for an arm, Ellis was clocked at 96 miles-per-hour at a Perfect Game...
Group steals DoorDasher's car at gunpoint, then abandons it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group tried to steal food and then briefly stole a car, police say. Columbus police said the robbery happened in the 4500 block of Hemingway Court on July 22 just before 7 p.m. Two people were delivering food through DoorDash when two girls came...
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.
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