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Abundant Life Boutique in Kenton Announces August Hours
Abundant Life Boutique has announced their hours for August. They will be open today, August 26th from 9:00am until 12:00pm. They will also be open on Thursday, August 29th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Abundant Life Boutique offers free men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. Abundant Life Boutique is...
Alger Public Library Holding Storytime This Evening
The Alger Public Library will be holding Storytime this evening at 5:00PM. This event will be a fun and interactive learning experience. After story and craft time is over, a snack and drink will be provided. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information or questions, please contact the...
Kenton 8th grade Volleyball falls to Hardin Northern 2 – 0
The Kenton Wildcats hosted Hardin-Northern Saturday morning. Both teams traded points the 1st 5 servers. Then the polar bears were able to score 3 points per serve the rest of the set, beating the Wildcats 12 – 25. In set 2 it was close early on but Hardin-Northern served 11 points in a row and Kenton couldn’t fight back, losing the set 10 – 25.
City Council to Discuss Solar Regulations and Annexation
The Bellefontaine City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, where two major issues will be discussed. The council will first review a proposed ordinance to establish new zoning regulations for solar energy systems, which are currently not addressed by the city’s codes. This move comes in response to the proposed “Blue Jacket Solar Project” by Hodson Energy. The proposed project would be a 40-megawatt project, consuming around 200 acres just outside the city limits on Stockyard Road. Project curators and landowners hope to annex the proposed property into the City of Bellefontaine.
WATCH: Future Buckeye QB Tavien St. Clair Dazzles with Six Touchdowns in Opener
Ohio State quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair picked right back up from where he left off a season ago, starting his senior season in dominant fashion on Friday night. The Bellefontaine (Ohio) star threw four touchdown passes and added two more on the ground in a blowout win over Sidney.
Ohio state prison offers five-course meal open to public on facility grounds for the first time ever
Almost 60 people dined at Grafton Correctional Institution, where incarcerated men in the prison's EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute hosted the event in the “EDWINS’ Garden” and “Hope City Garden.”
Blood drives canceled due to weather, worsening national blood emergency
Severe weather across the country, including remnants of Hurricane Debby, has impacted blood donations this year, leaving the American Red Cross in a national blood emergency. On Monday, the American Red Cross of Central & Southern Ohio encouraged Ohioans to donate blood if they are able. ...
Northern Ohio Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday, Wednesday
Cleveland, OH – Cleveland residents should prepare for sweltering heat and possible severe storms this week. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to bring dangerous heat with a peak heat index reaching over 100°F. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the region will experience scorching temperatures as...
More little kids in Ohio are getting into marijuana edibles. Here's how to keep them safe.
The number of young Ohio kids being exposed to edibles is rising and will likely continue to, according to the Central Ohio Poison Center. More than 200 children under age six were exposed to edibles from January 2024 through July 2024, according to the poison center, and Ohio is on track for...
Mary Rutan Wound Care Center recognized as Center of Excellence
The Mary Rutan Wound Care Center recently earned the prestigious Wound Center of Excellence Award, presented by Restorix Health. This award is in recognition of a commitment to excellence for achieving outstanding healing outcomes, patient satisfaction and clinical performance. The Mary Rutan Health team is proud to be recognized for their continuous wound healing efforts.
How do Ohio drinking water systems fare in testing for 'forever chemicals'?
More than 1,000 drinking water systems in the United States have detected what are commonly called forever chemicals above limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to a USA TODAY analysis. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a group of more than 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in a variety of common applications, from the linings of fast-food boxes and non-stick cookware to fire-fighting foams and other purposes. They have been linked to certain cancers, fertility issues and other health...
Trackers and Drones Help the Blanding's Turtle Rebound in Ohio
The Blanding's Turtle Reintroduction Project aims to help the endangered animal reestablish its population in Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve. By Annie Nickoloff. Endangered at the federal level, Blanding’s turtles aren’t doing the best in Ohio, where 90% of the animal’s habitat — native wetland — has been erased, causing a sharp decline in the animal’s Ohio populations.
Ohio's food insecurity bill: A path to academic success
A new Ohio bill aims to address the growing issue of food insecurity among college students. The legislation proposes establishing food resource centers on campuses across the state. Advocates say this would ensure that students, particularly those balancing education with supporting families, have access to nutritious meals. This initiative is...
Kamala Harris buys TV air time in Toledo and Youngstown; Ohio Dems party at the DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is putting money into television ads in Ohio, but don’t read too much into it. The Democratic presidential nominee has been ordering airtime in the Toledo and Youngstown media markets, according to stations’ disclosures with the Federal Communications Commission. She appears to be skipping Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati; major stations in those markets haven’t disclosed any Harris buys.
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