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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Jen Seifert parted ways with the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program earlier this month after a six-year tenure as executive director. “Executive Director Jen Seifert is no longer with the organization,” SAOP board president Rebekah Crawford confirmed in a written statement on July 15. “We appreciate her service to SAOP and our community, and we wish her well.”
Delegates from Ashland, Richland counties reflect on Republican National Convention experience
MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week...
York Steakhouse finds new owner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One popular Columbus-area restaurant is buying another one, ABC6 has learned. The Starliner Diner in Hilliard announced on its Facebook page Tuesday that it plans to take over the last remaining York Steakhouse. Located on West Broad Street, the cafeteria-style steakhouse has a cult following,...
Sean Fowler replaces the late Joe Kemmerer as Pleasant Township Trustee
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP − Sean Fowler, will replace the late Joe Kemmerer as a township trustee. Kemmerer died on July 13 and Fowler said he died of natural causes. Kemmerer had been a trustee for 30 years. ...
Dog of the Week: Pam
PAM, 6-7-24, female feist/mountain cur mix, ~2yo, 20.6#, FOUND with 2 pups (Gwen & Delroy) at Fox Lake, New Marshfield. Pam is one lucky shelter dog because she scored a loving foster home. It is hard to show in pictures, but Pam is one tiny dog at just 20 pounds. At a recent adoption event, everyone thought she was a young puppy, but she is indeed full grown and has already raised two puppies of her own. One of the great things about foster homes is that you can learn what dogs are like outside of the stressful shelter environment.
A survey of fans seem to think Ohio State football fans are unlikable
Recent survey results have sparked discussions among college football fans, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication of Ohio State's fan base. In a nationwide poll involving more than 2,000 participants, Ohio State football fans were notably recognized as one of the most passionate and engaged in the sport, or in other words, annoying.
Westerville man charged with murder accused of intentionally hitting man with pickup
A Westerville man faces a murder charge after the Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested him Tuesday saying he intentionally ran over an acquaintance with his pickup. Joshua Harper, 19, is charged with murder in the Monday afternoon incident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Matthew Cox. Deputies responded about 12:13 p.m. Monday...
Join Trulight Ministries “One Night in A Box” Upcoming Fundraiser
ZANESVILLE, OH – Get ready for a night of giving back and raising awareness!. Trulight Ministries is hosting their “One Night in a Box” fundraiser on August 16th.This special event invites you to spend a night sleeping in a tent or box, whether at their designated location or your own backyard. The fundraiser will start at 7 PM and goes until 7 AM. Those who make it until 7 AM will be treated to a free breakfast.
Toledo man one of many parolees under supervision that go missing each year in Ohio
A Toledo man who was released on parole in January after spending 46 years in prison for aggravated murder has since gone missing twice, adding to the tally of more than 2,000 Ohio parolees whose whereabouts are unknown. Bret Vinocur, founder of Block Parole, an Ohio-based website that tracks violent criminals and their parole dates as well as information on missing children, said Michael Morris’ two bouts of going missing while under the supervision of the Adult Parole Authority are representative of a much larger pattern and problem in Ohio. “They are absolutely not watching them,” he said. “There’s like 2,500 guys missing.” According to Facebook posts from the Toledo Police Department, Morris first went missing April 29 and was subsequently located the next day. The post detailed concerns for his safety, noting Morris suffers from Alzheimer’s and walks with a limp.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA,...
Marathon employee hospitalized after injury on Ohio River
SOUTHPOINT, Ohio (WCHS) — Company officials said a Marathon employee was hospitalized Tuesday after being injured aboard a vessel on the Ohio River. A statement from Marathon said the injury occurred near South Point, Ohio. The employee's identity and condition has not been released. "Our thoughts are with our...
19 Cadets to Graduate from Ohio Fire Academy on July 26
July 24, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) announces its second graduating class of 2024, which consists of 19 cadets from across the region. Members of this graduating class represent a wide range of backgrounds and diverse experiences. Fourteen members of this class are from Ohio, four are from Pennsylvania, and one is from Michigan.
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to visit Oklahoma this week for GOP fundraiser, per report
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick JD Vance is scheduled to be in Oklahoma City this week raising money for the Republican presidential campaign. The event is private, and there is no public rally scheduled for the Ohio senator. ...
Ohio Associated Press honors WTOL 11 with 10 awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio — WTOL 11 took home 10 awards at Sunday's Ohio Associated Press Media Editors contest in Columbus, including top honors for excellence in reporting, photography and investigations. First place awards were bestowed on the station in the following categories:. Best Photographer: Eric Rerucha. Best Reporter: Brian Dugger.
A year after expansion, criticism, praise for Ohio's EdChoice vouchers
Critics say Ohio’s expanded school voucher program is draining funds from public schools, while proponents argue that parents should be able to decide who educates their children. Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship program was enacted in 2005 to help students from low-income families and those in underperforming districts afford tuition at private schools. It was expanded in 2023, raising the income levels and dropping the requirement that a school district be underperforming. In a class-action lawsuit filed in January, 2022, a handful of public school students, 200-plus districts, and the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding argued the EdChoice program violates the state constitution’s mandate for a single public system of education. The Vouchers Hurt Ohio lawsuit claims taxpayer-funded private school vouchers are draining hundreds of millions of dollars from Ohio’s constitutionally required public education system — though they started out as a way to help lower-income families escape failing schools.
Ohio will require AEDs in schools and public athletic facilities in effort to save lives
The state of Ohio will require automated external defibrillators be available in schools and sports facilities around the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47, which mandates that AEDs be placed in every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio, as well as all municipally owned or operated sports and...
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