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Longest serving female Ohio legislator — who once walked away mid-term — dies at 99
COLUMBUS — A 24-year Toledo veteran of the Ohio General Assembly — who at one point, disillusioned with politics, simply walked away from the statehouse in mid-term — died Tuesday just days shy of her 100th birthday. In a pre-term limits era, Marigene Valiquette served six years in the House of Representatives and 18 in the Senate from 1962 to 1986, becoming the longest serving woman. At one point she was the only woman in the Senate. Decades after walking away from politics, she spent her final years in a central Ohio assisted-living facility. "She just kind of walked away," said her friend and former Ohio Senate colleague from the Dayton area, Neal Zimmers. "They said she disappeared, but that wasn't really the case. She just left and didn't stay in touch with people afterward."
Kings Island to open Ohio's first dual-racing water coaster in 2025. Here's a look
Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park is getting a makeover. On Monday, the Mason amusement park announced that it will debut RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, in 2025. Additionally, hundreds of new loungers and chairs will be featured around the new area. Seven new water slides will also...
Ohio State hires conservative scholar to head up new intellectual diversity center
Ohio State University hired a conservative law professor who was the driving force behind bringing “intellectual diversity centers” to a handful of Ohio universities. Lee Strang was recently hired as the executive director of the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. This […]
Usha Vance Defends JD Vance’s Comments Amid Vice Presidential Campaign Scrutiny
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Diya TV) – Usha Vance, the wife of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, addressed her husband’s controversial comments in the past about unmarried, childless women, labeling them as a “quip” taken out of context. She defended him amid heightened criticism following his nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate alongside Donald Trump.
Study: Ohio among states spending millions on anti-abortion centers since Dobbs
The organization looked at 23 states allocating public dollars to anti-abortion centers since 1995, the year they say had “the first verifiable instance of funding,” and up to July 23 of this year.
Bond Set for Shots Fired Incident
The Uhrichsville man accused of firing a gun at his wife Monday night remains in jail ahead of his preliminary hearing. 81-year-old John Valentine appeared in Tuscarawas County Southern District Court Tuesday and his bond set at a quarter-million dollars. The wife reported valentine firing four shots, two of them...
AOTW: Eli Voisard ready to lead Tipp to sixth straight title
Ed. Note: This week, our Tippecanoe boys' Featured Athlete of the Week is golfer Eli Voisard, a senior who wants to keep the success alive. Tippecanoe golf has been a dominant force in the Miami Valley League, winning all five conference titles since entering the league. The Red Devils take pride in this tradition as they look to maintain their grasp of the MVL this fall.
Greatest Golfer Long Drive competition
The Greatest Golfer Long Drive competition was held at the Tippecanoe Country Club. Evan Cravener from Beaver, Pennsylvania won the men's competition with a drive of 308 yards. Kylie Kulon of Girard is the women's winner with a drive of 225 yards. It's Kulon's first time competing in the event.
Ohio River Fest to offer free fishing, kayaking, and educational activities
POWHATAN POINT, Ohio — The Ohio River Fest is set for Saturday in Powhatan Point. The Belmont County Soil & Water Conservation District is expecting to welcome more than 200 people at the marina for free fishing, free kayaking, and more. Turner Provost, who serves as the Captina Watershed...
Yorkville audit reveals former officers repaid $30,000 after missed payments
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The village of Yorkville is hoping to get the word out about an audit released Tuesday detailing why two former Yorkville fiscal officers had to repay $30,000 to the city. This came after finding out in 2016 they failed to make tax and unemployment benefits...
Josh Merriman Foundation golf event
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The 7th annual Josh Merriman Foundation golf event returns at 1 p.m. Saturday at Steubenville Country Club. The goal of the event is to raise money for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The event will include an auction featuring the following items: Steelers season tickets,...
New Strasburg Fire Chief Hired Following Council Vote Changes
Strasburg almost went two more weeks without a fire chief because the people responsible for filling the position weren’t on the same page. A vote on whether to suspend the usual rules so council could hire Jason Ely without further consideration resulted in a three-to-three tie. Mayor Bruce Metzger...
Sentencing delayed for suspect in police chase that led to deadly Columbiana Co. crash
Sentencing was continued for a Columbiana man who pleaded guilty to fifteen charges filed in connection with the traffic death of a Hanoverton woman. Forty-year-old Gerald Jackson pleaded guilty to all charges against him in an indictment alleging that he drove a stolen pickup truck into an oncoming car, causing fatal injuries to 47-year-old Jennifer Hunley.
Knox County official hopes meeting will improve recycling in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Matthew Baugher, program director for Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention, hopes a meeting with trash haulers and city officials will improve recycling in Mount Vernon. The meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. City ordinance requires certified solid waste...
Tornado watch in effect for portions of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, DC
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect 6:15 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday for the following areas: THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
Violent storms leave destruction across Northeast Ohio | Reporters Roundtable
More than 200,000 people are stillwithout power after violent thunderstormson Tuesday spawned tornadoes and knocked down trees and power lines. FirstEnergy says it could be the middle of next week before everyone has power restored. Additional utility line crews are being brought into Northeast Ohio to help. FirstEnergy says the...
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