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Ohio A.G. Files Suit Against Fairfield County Contractor
Article Presented By Hometown-Motors, Inc. (Lancaster, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Village of Bremen contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and...
Are rumors of marijuana dispensaries opening in Zanesville true? Maybe and maybe not
ZANESVILLE − Zanesville Community Development Director Matt Schley said the rumors of four dispensaries opening in Zanesville and one in Muskingum County are both true and not true. “We do have applications for two (of the city) locations, but neither of them have been approved yet,” said Schley.
Coshocton Tribune wins five Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards
COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Tribune received five awards from the recently held Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Awards for work published in 2023. The Tribune received second place for best digital presence, related to its website and social media accounts such as Facebook and X. Reporter Leonard Hayhurst received...
One dead after fiery crash on I-270
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WCMH) — One person is dead after the vehicle they were a passenger in caught fire after hitting the back of a semi-truck on Interstate 270 in Jackson Township Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on I-270 westbound just east of Interstate 71 at approximately 3:26 p.m. […]
Athens looks to build upon success of last season
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a 1-4 start last season, the Athens Bulldogs found momentum to close out the season on a high note. Athens ended last regular season with a massive win over rival Nelsonville-York. That win secured their first winning season since 2018 and second place in the TVC-Ohio.
Protesters speak out against LifeWise Academy’s Bible-based education program
GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – Around 20 parents and children stood outside a Grove City church Wednesday evening chanting and holding signs that read “Keep Church and State Separate” and “Our Public Schools are not Mission Fields.” The group was demonstrating against the Bible-based education non-profit LifeWise Academy, which was holding its largest conference of […]
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Police: 1 dead after shooting in south Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person was fatally shot in south Columbus on Thursday afternoon. According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to the 1600 block of South High Street for a report of a shooting around 2:15 p.m. One person was taken to Grant Medical Center and...
Olentangy coach, secretary connected for life through kidney donation
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (WCMH) – After a recent kidney transplant, a central Ohio athletic department secretary and head football coach are connected for life. Lisa Daragona, the athletic secretary at Olentangy High School, had a rare kidney disease. She got her first transplant from her sister in 2013. But in the fall of 2022, she […]
New banking location opens in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— A new LCNB National Bank location recently opened in the Downtown Chillicothe area. LCNB National Bank was founded in 1877 and has served communities in Ohio and Kentucky over the years. The new location in Chillicothe offers in-person banking, a drive through and an ATM. ...
“South of the Square Block Rally” donates to remembering our heros
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The “South of the Square Block Rally” was held at Schines Art Park on June 28. Forty businesses sponsored the event that benefited Remembering Our Heroes. Remembering Our Heroes’ purpose is to help veterans in Crawford County by providing wheelchair ramps, purchasing medications, providing housing, utilities, wheelchairs, food, etc. The Foundation was started 10 years ago by Tommy Starner, a 22-year veteran along with his wife Lori Starner. Accepting a donation in the amount of $4,000 was Lori and Tommy Starner, founders of Remembering Our Heroes.
Suspects in Rite Aid Pharmacy robbery in Ashland in custody after pursuit to Columbus
Several suspects in a robbery at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday at Rite Aid Pharmacy, 419 Claremont Ave., Ashland, were in custody after a pursuit that ended on Interstate 270 near Cemetery Road in Columbus. Ashland Police responded to a robbery at Rite Aid where witnesses said three males fled the scene on foot and...
'I'll be back:' Councilwoman Carolyn Shireman removed from Bucyrus City Council meeting
Carolyn Shireman, a Republican at-large member of Bucyrus City Council, was removed Tuesday night from a regular council meeting. The meeting started with Shireman addressing Kurt Fankhauser, council president, to make a "parliamentary inquiry." ...
Historic homes to open for tour in Jefferson County
MT. PLEASANT, Ohio — Step back in time and stroll the streets of historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark District, on Aug. 3 and 4 during the historical society’s annual tour. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4.
Michael Cooper Transferring From Ohio State To South Carolina
Cooper spent two years with Ohio State and spent the last season with his club team in Michigan. He primarily swims IM and breaststroke. Current photo via Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper has announced his transfer to South Carolina beginning this fall for the 2024-2025 season. Cooper spent two seasons with Ohio State but did not swim in any NCAA competition this past season.
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
Celina man among firefighter academy graduates
Jul. 25—COLUMBUS — Celina resident Jace Jackson will be among the 19 graduates of the Ohio Fire Academy's second graduating class of 2024 who will be honored during ceremonies Friday in Reynoldsburg. The 19 cadets 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. According to a ...
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires to Affect Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Weather
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania will experience a warm and comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, as a plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires moves southward across the region. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, with a hazy sky possibly affecting visibility and air quality.
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