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Rock Entertainment Group and Gray Media join forces to Launch Rock Entertainment Sports Network
Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity that houses Dan Gilbert’s sports and entertainment properties under the ROCK Family of Companies, and Gray Media, owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.”. The parties plan for...
RISE FFA Career Program plants seeds for success
At the 96th Ohio FFA Convention in May, Sunrise Cooperative announced its 2024 class of new hires for the RISE FFA Career Program. Following an application and interview process, Sunrise hired 12 graduating seniors full-time. The program was developed to encourage employment with Sunrise Cooperative immediately following high school graduation. Sunrise is an agricultural and energy cooperative with locations across Ohio.
BREAKING: Woods repeats as state women’s amateur golf champion
Gabby Woods won the 101st Women’s Ohio State Amateur Golf Championship Thursday at Belmont Hills Country Club. Woods was the defending champion. With the win, Woods qualifies for the United States Women’s Amateur Golf Championship Aug. 5-11 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. This story will...
Local law enforcement endorses Merrin for Congress
Local law enforcement groups are supporting state Rep. Derek Merrin (R., Monclova Township) in the race for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District seat. Both the Toledo Police Command Officers Association and Toledo Police Patrolman’s Association have endorsed the candidate against his opponent, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo). “Every day Toledo police officers, commanders put their lives on the line to protect and to serve our community,” Mr. Merrin said. “They deserve our gratitude, but they also merit our vocal support.” He condemned Ms. Kaptur’s support and co-sponsorship of the 2021 End Qualified Immunity Act which would have eliminated individual liability of police officers. In 1967, the Supreme Court invented the qualified immunity doctrine that prevents police officers from being sued for misconduct if they break the law. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives but was not passed.
Ohio advocates plan to hold lawmakers accountable with anti-gerrymandering reform
Ohio advocates believe lawmakers will finally be able to be held accountable now that an anti-gerrymandering constitutional amendment will be on the November ballot. Unsurprisingly, politicians who benefit from the redistricting process are not in favor of losing that power. Ohio could look drastically different in the coming years. “It was such an incredible feeling […]
Reported brush fire on Middle Run Road NE turns out to be farmer's controlled burn
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – Firefighters from Bolivar and Dover responded to the report of a large brush fire in the 7000 block of Middle Run Road NE late Thursday afternoon after motorists reported large plumes of thick smoke coming from the area. Upon arrival, firefighters found a farmer using a tractor to mow his...
Killbuck man charged following pursuit in Holmes and Coshocton counties
KILLBUCK − The Holmes County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a Killbuck man involved in a high-speed traffic chase that came into Coshocton County Tuesday evening. A news release stated Caleb M. Johnson, 19, has been arrested and charged with felony fleeing and eluding of officers, unlawful restraint and was wanted on two outstanding warrants. According to the Holmes County Clerk of Courts, Johnson was charged in June with driving under a financial responsibility act...
Cards Cast: Louisville QB Tyler Shough visits Cardinal Authority
Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough was among the program's contingent at the ACC Kickoff this week. The first-year Cardinal arrived at Louisville via the transfer portal following prior stops at Oregon and the following two seasons at Texas Tech. Shough sat down with Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling and Michael McCammon at...
THEATER REVIEW: “Annie” @ Porthouse Theatre by Roy Berko
Terri Kent, the artistic director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, states in her program notes for Annie, “I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.”. Kent, therefore, chose to end the...
Reckless driver accused of making threats on Fairpark Drive in Berea
BEREA, Ohio -- Three Fairpark Drive residents called police at about 5:45 p.m. July 21 regarding a Brook Park man, 38, driving recklessly on their street. One resident said the man’s son had been feuding with her son. That day, the man had dropped off and picked up his...
Canton residents say refuse service is garbage; Priority Waste vows to do better
CANTON TWP. — Residents can expect trash, recyclables and yard waste to be picked up on time, every week, starting Monday, July 29. That was the promise from Priority Waste representatives who appeared Tuesday, July 23, at the Canton Township Board of Trustees meeting to explain weeks of missed pickups and poor communication while also assuring the township would see better service going forward.
Future Ontario Raising Cane’s poised to take over current Denny’s site
ONTARIO — Raising Cane’s is completing a traffic study with plans for a restaurant in Ontario at 720 N. Lexington Springmill Road. The site currently hosts Denny’s, which has operated at the property since 1979. Raising Cane’s plans to demolish the current structure to build a 48,500 square feet restaurant with a drive-thru.
Beyond buses, COTA levy would fund trails, bike paths, sidewalks projects. See where.
Central Ohio leaders have unveiled 150 miles worth of sidewalks, trails, bike paths and other projects that could be built across Franklin County by 2030 if voters approve a sales tax levy this fall. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission announced 83 proposed projects Thursday as part of the LinkUs initiative, which a Central...
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