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Street Cat Zine Fest is back with art, crafts and zines for its third year
CHILLICOTHE – Cheering and Waving Press will present Street Cat Zine Fest 8, taking place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Scioto Township Hall, 164 S. Watt Street, featuring music and poetry from Southern Ohio. The event is free and open to the community. The organizer Stephanie...
Reynoldsburg couple that was found dead in home identified
For an earlier report on this story view the video player above. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7. To reach the 24/7 Crisis Text Helpline, text 4HOPE to 741741. REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) – Two people who […]
Chillicothe Schools to offer free breakfast and lunch
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe City School District announced Wednesday that all enrolled students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. The district will implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of its participation in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Under...
Columbus City Schools teacher kicked 5-year-old student, parents allege in lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Parents are suing the Columbus Board of Education and a district teacher after she allegedly physically assaulted their 5-year-old. The student, who is an elementary student in the Columbus City Schools, was sitting on the floor in his Pre-K class on May 3 when a teacher tripped over him, according to […]
OhioHealth expanding Dublin Methodist Hospital, adding 200 jobs
OhioHealth plans to spend at least $200 million to expand Dublin Methodist Hospital and add 200 jobs. OhioHealth said that while plans aren't final, the company plans to add inpatient beds while increasing the size of the first and second floors. The hospital currently has 92 beds. There are also...
Akron Public Schools hires retired police detective as new director of public safety
Akron Public Schools hired longtime Akron Police Detective Alan Jones as its new director of public safety earlier this month. Jones, a 33-year police veteran who retired in June, will primarily be tasked with ensuring the safety of students, staff and visitors on all APS properties. He’ll also manage a staff of about 60 people, including school resource officers and non-police security personnel, and keep up with the surveillance and security technologies the district employs to monitor and maintain student safety.
See all homes sold in Medina, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Medina reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,717-square-foot home on Westwood Drive in Medina that sold for $430,900. 352 W....
Cedar Point's Boardwalk Nights start Friday, bringing fireworks, daredevils and more
When massive parade floats start rumbling down the boardwalk at Cedar Point and the music swells, playing a signature soundtrack, you know Boardwalk Nights has begun. The Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park's annual monthlong party begins Friday and runs through Aug. 18 (excluding Tuesdays). Here's a look at what's happening this year.
Free vaccines available for 150 cats, dogs at East Cleveland clinic this weekend
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Good news for Cleveland and East Cleveland pet parents!. Free vaccinations will be available for 150 cats and dogs this weekend in East Cleveland. The vaccination clinic is happening thanks to a partnership between the Salvation Army East Cleveland and Cleveland APL. Plus, microchips for...
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...
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