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Is Ohio law banning gender-affirming care constitutional? Trial began Monday
Ohio's transgender youth could get some clarity on their healthcare after this week. The trial on the constitutionality of an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care began Monday. The trial is expected to last five days. ...
Ohio country music festival promises three days of camping, fun
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A country music festival is headed to Ohio and promises three days of camping and fun. The Old Washington Music Fest is coming to Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio from July 17 - July 20. "Who’s ready to party! Get ready for the...
Ohio man, granted a pardon years ago, now coaches others through process
In semi-retirement, lifelong Columbus resident Greg Winbush has been coaching others on how to get through a paperwork-heavy process with sometimes burdensome emotional baggage: trying for a governor's pardon. “I see myself come through the door when I talk to somebody because I know what it feels like to be...
U.S. Marshals offer reward for Ohio fugitive wanted for violating federal parole
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are searching for a fugitive convicted on federal charges of having a gun and selling cocaine. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antwon Dawson, 33, has now violated his federal parole. Dawson is known to frequent Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, said the...
Pets of the Week: Meet Buddy and Jade
Buddy is a 10-month-old male labrador/shepherd mix. He was brought to the Humane Society Serving Crawford County on May 24 when his owner moved and was not allowed take him. Shelter staff say they cannot figure out why this young guy is still available. Buddy is super sweet, friendly, loving and playful. He still has his puppy energy, and he loves to be right by you all the time. Buddy is good with other dogs, cats and all people.
Groundbreaking of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s set for August
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is getting closer to reality. According to a Facebook post from Huber Height’s Mayor Jeff Gore, the official groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8. Huber Heights’ planning commission unanimously approved Buc-ee’s nearly 700-page final report on May 14. The report outlined building plans, construction details and […]
Law enforcement available in Operation Bridge Days for those struggling with substance abuse
BUCYRUS — Local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Bridge Days, July 17 and July 18 at the Crawford County Fair. The object of operation Bridge Days is to reach out to the community and assist people struggling with substance abuse. Officers from the Crawford County Sheriff’s...
Galion man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges, gets four years in prison
A Galion man who was the subject of a narcotics investigation is heading to prison after a change of plea hearing in Crawford County Common Pleas Court on drug-related charges. Terry L. Thoman, 58, pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in drugs, both third-degree felonies, and was sentenced to two years in...
TPD: Person critically injured after being shot in north Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are investigating a shooting that injured a person in north Toledo over the weekend. Officers responded just after 2 a.m. to a call about a person shot on East Lake Street. When they arrived, they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound on the sidewalk.
Dayton Live unveils new name for theater inside Schuster Center
The Schuster Center’s Mead Theatre has been renamed the Winsupply Theatre. Dayton Live officials, in a news release, said the naming of the Winsupply Theatre is “a distinct honor and follows Winsupply’s generous support of Dayton Live since 1999.”. “The gracious contributions of longtime arts champion, Winsupply,...
Coroner ID’s woman killed during RTA pole crash
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — The identity of the person killed during a crash in Montgomery County on Sunday has been revealed. According to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, Arion Washington, 36, died on July 14 in a crash in the 3900 block of Salem Avenue. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office believes Washington was driving […]
Matthew Wells case: Longtime fireman to serve 60 days in jail
Longtime firefighter Matthew Wells did not avoid incarceration for stealing from taxpayers. Wells, 52, of Galion, was sentenced Monday to four years of probation, to include 60 days in the Richland County Jail, by Common Pleas Judge Phil Naumoff. Wells will report Aug. 9. Naumoff told Wells he considered prison...
GHC announces ‘German War Trophies’ exhibit
The Galion History Center (GHC) has been pleased to host OSU-Marion student Micah Harris as an intern during the 2024 summer season. Harris studies eastern history at the OSU-Marion campus and has a special interest in World War II. Harris has spent his time at the GHC exploring their World...
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