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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...
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Janice Moodie Pro / 3 Lady
Portage Country Club’s Tyler Peterson, PGA, Casey Juve, Katie Orendorf, and Sarah O’Neill fired 19-under par in the two net better ball of four formatted Janice Moodie Pro / 3 Lady to take home the trophies from Sterling Cut Glass. In second place was the team from Red...
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 […]
Fatal Accident in Fairfield County
Lancaster- The Lancaster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle. It happened Thursday, July 25, shortly after 10:00 PM,on State Route 158 and Rainbow Drive, in Greenfield Township in Fairfield County. Authorities said Craig Berstler, 54, of Baltimore was operating...
Yost sues Bremen contractor accused of taking $11K from consumers
LANCASTER — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a local 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, of Bremen, and his company, In and Out Creations – cites violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Home Solicitation Sales Act. ...
London Rhythm & Rib Fest set for Aug. 2-3
The London Community Organization is gearing up for their annual Rhythm & Rib Fest, set to take place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2-3. Admission is free. Food, bands, and other activities are on the schedule. The action takes place on Main Street between High and First streets and on Second Street between Union and Oak streets.
Editors of ‘Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond’ talk with WOUB’s Emily Votaw
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Timothy G. Anderson and Brian Schoen are the editors of Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond, published earlier this year by Ohio University Press. In this installment of Conversations From Studio B, Anderson and Schoen speak with WOUB’s Emily Votaw about the creation, contents, and importance of the book.
Eastside Community Ministry 18th Annual Golf Outing
ZANESVILLE, OH – Eastside Community Ministry continued to make a difference one swing at a time during their 18th annual Golf Outing. Golfers and supporters enjoyed a day on the course at Eaglesticks Golf Club, all in support of a good cause. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Eastside Youth Program, which provides assistance to children who face the challenges of growing up in environments marked by poverty, substance abuse, and illiteracy.
Two Cousins’ Pizza new owner Nichole Hamilton debuts new menu
MANSFIELD — The smells of fresh dough and melting cheese mingling with spices and marinara has always greeted each Two Cousins’ Pizza customer walking into the North Main Street shop. Under the ownership of Nichole Hamilton, customers also have the opportunity to venture outside their comfort zones with...
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