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Ohio offers bonus to military, veterans to work in schools
(The Center Square) – Service members, veterans and their spouses can receive a taxpayer-funded bonus to work in Ohio schools for at least a year. The state recently announced the Military Recruit Award, which allows schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to students who join the educational workforce in public school districts, community schools, independent STEM schools and joint vocational school districts. “In Ohio, we are proud to support...
Licking County child care too expensive for families, providers understaffed, survey says
NEWARK − The child care industry does not seem to work for anyone. Providers struggle to stay in business. Workers are vastly underpaid. And working parents either can’t find quality child care or can’t afford it. The answer for some is to give up. Workers quit. Providers...
Fostering a strong sense of belonging at Central State University
Central State University has long been committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment for its diverse student body. This commitment is clear in the University's ongoing initiatives to foster a strong sense of belonging among its students. In conversations with alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and supporters, one...
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town 90 years ago today: a Wichita-founded company announced it was leaving town
Zanesville woman pleads guilty on felony charges for calling 911 nearly 400 times
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges after calling 911 nearly 400 times complaining of various illnesses. According to the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office, Kesha Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville appeared before a judge in the Court of Common Pleas and entered a guilty plea to felony charges of disrupting public […]
Newark, Licking Valley taking flight behind new quarterbacks this fall
NEWARK ― Newark's Bodie Smith and Drayson Peterson had been preparing for life without Steele Meister, and that moment has arrived. The burly lefty with 1,883 yards and 23 touchdowns has graduated, but in Tuesday's seven-on-seven passing scrimmage against Licking Valley at White Field, it was evident that Smith, who takes over at...
Zanesville Community Theatre presenting 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'
ZANESVILLE − "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" debuted off-Broadway in 2014 and debuted on Broadway in 2019. It's based on the 2005 novel for young adults of the same name by Rick Riordan. Both follow Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who discovers he's a demigod and goes on a quest to find Zeus' missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods.
What first-time visitors to the Lancaster Festival need to know
LANCASTER − Going to the Lancaster Festival for the first time?. While the Lancaster Festival gets returning fans each year, there will no doubt be those who are visiting it for the first time. "If people have not been to the festival they need to know the majority of...
Steakhouse chain opening first central Ohio location this month
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A restaurant known for its dry-aged steaks with over 70 locations across the country will soon open its doors in central Ohio. The Capital Grille is scheduled to open at 1827 Olentangy River Road in the University View neighborhood on July 28. Offering steak, seafood and wine, the opening will mark […]
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin battles broken air conditioning amid heat
Retailers at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin are relying on portable air conditioning units to keep customers comfortable as the mall's central air conditioning system struggles to cope with this summer's intense heat. For the past two summers, the Mall at Tuttle Crossing has faced recurring HVAC problems. These issues have...
Movie company to launch ‘Hollywood-caliber’ studio in Dublin
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A film production company is aiming to boost central Ohio as a movie-making destination by launching a “Hollywood-caliber” studio in Dublin. Fallback Studios announced earlier this month it is purchasing a 250,000-square-foot building on a 15-acre Dublin campus to operate “one of the first Hollywood-caliber facilities in the Midwest.” Once completed, […]
Police: 1 injured in shooting near Wolfe Park in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio — One person was injured in a shooting near Wolfe Park on the city’s east side, according to the Columbus Division of Police. Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said the victim is a female. She was taken to Grant Medical Center and is described as being in stable condition.
Downtown's Tip Top bar planning a facelift that includes rooftop dining
One of Downtown's most beloved restaurants and bars is planning a makeover. Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, 73 E. Gay St. is planning to remodel its interior and exterior, and add second floor and rooftop seating. Central Ohio restaurant openings and closings:Saying goodbye to some old favorites. The makeover will...
Alexa Stakely remembered as 'one of the best' speech pathologists
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Alexa Stakely started her career at Capital Therapy Services in downtown Canal Winchester in 2018. "It just doesn't feel real that we'll never see her again," speech pathologist at Capital Therapy Services, Michelle Wardell said. They'll remember her as someone who went above and beyond...
Teachers union sues Columbus City Schools over substitute teacher contracts, state law
The union representing Columbus City Schools teachers sued the district Tuesday after it says the district violated state law to not renew the contracts of nearly 30 substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association, which represents more than 4,500 teachers and other educational professionals in the district, filed a lawsuit in...
Local Farmers Market to Host Health and Wellness Day
ZANESVILLE, OH – The Zanesville Farmers Market is the place to find locally sourced food and crafted goods but for this weekend it’s also a source of health and wellness education. The farmers market is hosting it’s first annual Health and Wellness Day from 9 to 12pm this...
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