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Groundbreaking date set for first Buc-ee's in Ohio
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Buc-ee's is about to break ground in Ohio for the very first time. The state's first Buc-ee's is set for its official groundbreaking on Aug. 8, according to Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore. The store will be located at the intersection of state Route 235...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
Ohio lawmakers could require state-approved training for anyone who serves alcohol
COSHOCTON − A new law being considered by Ohio legislators could change the responsibility restaurants and bars have for customers consuming alcohol at their establishments. And at least one local establishment is on board. House Bill 504 would require state-approved training for all liquor permit holders and their employees, as reported by the...
Ashland University graduate Megan Harvey named executive director of Main Street Wadsworth
Megan Harvey had really enjoyed participating in community and high school theatre productions but was too afraid to pursue theatre as a career. After a few other career explorations, she decided to pursue a profession in arts management. However, the university she was attending and had wanted to attend since...
'Hard to explain': Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson questions whether Trump shooter acted alone
FONTANA-ON-GENEVA LAKE, Wisconsin − As Congress begins to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, one congressman from the Cincinnati region questioned whether the shooter acted alone. "It's such a level of negligence that it's just hard to conceive that it was simply negligence," U.S. Rep. Warren...
Elyria water customers asked to conserve due to power issue at water plant
LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lorain County Emergency Management Agency has asked Elyria water customers to reduce their non-essential water usage due to power issues at the water plant. LCEMA said customers may experience lower-than-normal water pressure until the problem is resolved. Non-essential water usage subject to mandatory restrictions...
Jeromesville, Vermillion Twp. eye Hillsdale Local Schools properties
HAYESVILLE — A lot can change in a year, and for Hillsdale Local Schools, the 2023-2024 school year marked its first in a brand new building. But the question the district faces now is what to do with the properties for the old buildings. At its Tuesday board meeting,...
Wooster Mourns Passing of Zack Weber
who was a member of The College of Wooster football team for parts of three seasons, passed away earlier this summer. Weber's family has announced a service will be held at 4 p.m. on July 29 at St. Martin of Tours Church in Valley City, Ohio. "We are shocked...
Woman dead after officer-involved shooting outside Medina County Sheriff's Office
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting outside the Medina County Sheriff's Office Wednesday evening, according to a news release from the Medina Police Department. Chief of Police Edward Kinney said at around 6 p.m., a person used the external building intercom to notify the sheriff's office that a woman in the parking lot was "creating a disturbance" and had a gun.
What to know about Inkcarceration 2024: Day 1 set times, weather, traffic, parking
The Ohio State Reformatory's all dressed up to give rock and ink fans somewhere special to go this weekend. The three-day Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival gates will get thrown open Friday at 11 a.m., inviting an expected 25,000 passholders to a day featuring performances from 24 bands. Music starts at 11:05 a.m....
Steam Threshers Mark 75th Anniversary
PLAIN CITY – The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association will be celebrating its 75th Annual Reunion at Pastime Park in Plain City this weekend with a steam engine exhibition showcasing iconic John Deere equipment. The Steam Threshers Association open their show today – military and seniors get in for...
Ohio’s Wexner Center Names Julieta González Head of Exhibitions
The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University in Columbus has appointed Julieta González as its next head of exhibitions. She will begin in the role in October.Wexner Center Names Gaëtane Verna Director, Photographer Tim Page Dies at 78, and More: Morning Links for August 25, 2022 González is a leading curator, with over three decades of experience at institutions across Latin America, as well as in Europe and the US and with more than 80 exhibitions under her belt. She is most recently the artistic director of the Instituto Inhotim in Brazil, a sprawling sculpture park founded...
Top 2025 Ohio State recruiting target has Buckeyes "definitely No. 1" over Penn State, Ole Miss, and Florida State
The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to get good news about the future of its roster. On Wednesday, key 2026 4-star edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes showed his confidence in the Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson. See what the Buckeyes target had to say about his recruitment as a top ...
Former Ohio State football player gets drafted in UFL
The United Football League kicked off their 2024 college draft and one former Ohio State football player was selected. A little background information for those unfamiliar with the rules, all players are required to be NFL draft eligible to be UFL draft eligible and must have gone unselected in the NFL draft. Just like in the NFL, the players selected must be at least three years removed from high school. Prospects can also chose to waive their college eligibility.
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