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Ohio gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 16 cents since...
UPDATE: State services, Valley law enforcement impacted by IT outage
Law enforcement agencies in the Valley are trying to work around a widespread Microsoft outage reported Friday morning. 21 News spoke with several dispatchers, most of whom reported outages of systems used to access data on driving and criminal records. However, dispatchers say people are still able to report emergencies.
Wooster Chamber president elected to national chamber executive board
Samira Zimmerly, president, Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce. Members of ACCE’s board represent more than...
Turning Point Coalition offers TIPS training in August for alcohol vendors
Turning Point Coalition, in partnership with Wayne County Coalitions, is offering TIPS training (Training for Intervention Procedures) at no charge. The training is for businesses and individuals who sell alcohol, including retail alcohol vendors, owners, managers, trainers, sales associates and cashiers. Ohio law holds both the employee and the business responsible for selling to underage or intoxicated individuals.
Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre hosting “Beauty & The Beast”
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Renaissance Main Stage. Directed by Ryan Shealy, with musical direction by Kelly Knowlton this international sensation will captivate audiences over six performances. Beauty and the Beast Performances are scheduled for:. Saturdays July...
City of Circleville Safety Committee Considers Nuisance Wildlife Ordinance
Circleville – The city has been kicking around an ordinance to take care of nuisance wildlife in the city for over a year, it was around this time last year that a Circleville Citizen came to council after a wild raccoon killed her cat in the city, and she complained about cats, raccoons and other vermin that have run rampant in the city.
Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit
To some, going from Michigan to Ohio might feel like breaking into prison. But for any Michigan movie fan brave enough to skip over the border, the city of Mansfield — just over a two-hour drive from Detroit — is a destination spot for fans of “Shawshank Redemption.” The best part: To get there, there is no tunneling or sewage pipe climbing required. You can see it all from the comfort of your car. For the 30th...
Dinosaurs come to life at Brunswick church (Photos)
BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they were roaming Grafton Road in Brunswick recently. Brunswick Reformed Church celebrated a Jurassic Journey-themed Vacation Bible School featuring a lot of large “animals” entertaining young people from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. And this wasn’t the first time the dinosaurs...
University Hospitals Remembrance Walk July 20
University Hospitals Parent Bereavement Programs at MacDonald Women’s and Rainbow Babies and Children’s hospitals will hold their second annual Remembrance Walk for those to come together and remember a child or baby who has died on July 20 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way. Registration will...
‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination
Pollster Nate Silver clapped back at Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison Tuesday in a heated exchange over a push by President Joe Biden-aligned Democrats to accelerate his official nomination through a virtual roll call as early as next week. While the honor is usually delivered in person at the party’s August Democratic National […] The post ‘Blatantly Lying’: Nate Silver Throws Down With DNC Chair Over Using Ohio ‘Deadline’ To Accelerate Biden Nomination first appeared on Mediaite.
Year of the Quarterback, Part 3: 4-year high school starter Cam Blair plays college waiting game
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school QBs fighting to find the field in college, starting with the tough transition to college followed by how high school stars pick colleges. This is the third article in the first wave. Even as he moved from eighth grade to freshman year at Sandy Valley High School, Cam...
Hot Stove baseball: Elyria Dawgz fight back, down Firelands Black to win Class G county championship
WELLINGTON — The Elyria Dawgz dug themselves a hole early but made the plays late for a 7-6 win over Firelands Black on Wednesday night in the Hot Stove Class G county championship game at Wellington Community Park. Elyria, winners of the Class G (ages 11-12) regional Sunday, will...
Beloved classic 'Beauty and the Beast' to kick off season at Renaissance Theatre
The Renaissance Theatre is kicking off its season with a classic. "Beauty and the Beast" will be offered the next three weekends. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the beloved tale includes songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Mansfield City Council recognizes fire captain who worked for city for 28 years
Doug Bruce brought a sense of calm to any situation. Bruce, who served the Mansfield Fire Department for 28 years, was honored Tuesday night by Mansfield City Council upon his retirement. ...
Ohio Man Named ‘Pancake’ Arrested With Multiple Hamsters In His Pants
Every detail about the story you're about to read is completely, 100% real, and no names, details, or photos have been changed or altered. This is the story about an Ohio Man named "Pancake," being arrested for stealing Hamsters, which were found in the pants of his leopard-print onesie. Buckle Up.
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