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FirstEnergy makes deal with Ohio Attorney General's office, Bernie Moreno's text messages, JD Vance's past startup troubles, and more: Ohio Has Issues
CLEVELAND — On the August 14, 2024 episode of Ohio Has Issues, we're following the latest update on the FirstEnergy bribery scandal, looking into the Ohio Supreme Court races, and bringing you the latest from the Ohio Senate race and the presidential campaign trail. Stephanie Haney and Mike Polk...
Fishers Are Appearing Again in Northeast Ohio
There have been 40 confirmed observations of this type of weasel in Northeast Ohio since 2013. By Paris Mather. While there are only a few dozen fishers around, it’s likely that they will continue to reproduce and once again have a home base in Ohio. Part of the mustelidae...
2024 Election: Ohio faith leaders share advice they give to congregation members on voting
As the 2024 Election inches closer, some people are turning to their faith leaders for guidance when determining who to vote for. Even though it is illegal for a church to engage in political campaigning activity, people oftentimes look to clergy to help give them a frame of reference and context when deciding who to […]
Ohio State Fair was a vehicle to inform the public about divisive private school voucher issues
Some years ago, while planning my upcoming retirement, I asked a fellow school administrator what it was like for him to be physically and emotionally away from the job and career. “Every day is Saturday morning,” he replied without hesitation. In my case, as a way to resist the every-day-is-Saturday-morning syndrome, I signed up to […]
Ohio wildlife area to be fracked along with four ODOT properties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTRF) — The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) has announced the selection of winning bids to lease mineral rights under select Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) properties on Monday. Under Ohio law, the commission was required to select the “highest and best bid.” […]
Zanesville man sentenced to 10 years for cocaine, fentanyl trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Zanesville man was sentenced to prison for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. Eric Hayes, 34, of Zanesville, appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on August 14. Hayes was sentenced to ten years in prison by the judge. On June 25, Hayes pleaded guilty...
Columbus Food Truck Festival rolls into Hilliard for second edition
The Columbus Food Truck Festival may have already rolled through Downtown, but if you feel like you haven't gotten your food-truck fill, you're in luck. The Columbus Food Truck Festival is having two events throughout the summer, with the Hilliard Edition coming up on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on 5024 Northwest Pkwy. ...
30 electronic scooters pulled from the Scioto River during cleanup effort
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In June, Columbus residents with mobility issues expressed frustration with those who leave electronic scooters parked in the middle of neighborhood sidewalks. Columbus police and the city’s Division of Refuse Collection are now finding scooters to be a hazard elsewhere: in the Scioto River. Officers, metro park employees and volunteers with […]
Ohio Section July Meeting at WCMH Television Plant in Columbus
Our July 26th, 2024 section meeting was combined with the Central Ohio Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 52, and held at the WCMH Television Plant in Columbus. Our meeting host for the evening was Andy Mika, Chief Engineer. The theme of Andy’s presentation centered around the TV Station’s 75 year history celebration going on now.
Zanesville City Schools Unveils New Playground
ZANESVILLE, OH – Zanesville City Schools cut the ribbon on their new playground. This new playground, located in between Zane Grey Elementary and Zane Grey Intermediate Schools, is an all inclusive playground so kids with disabilities are still able to have fun at recess. Clay Lawyer, the Associate Principal...
Philo High School Welcomes New Facility Dog
ZANESVILLE, OH – One local school has a new staff member joining the team this school year. Philo High School is happy to announce that they recently acquired a golden retriever facility dog named Mazey. A Philo Alumni reached out to the Zanesville Purina Plant and asked if they...
Cardiac arrest survivor still searching for man who helped save her
Kimber Perfect, a grandmother of five and avid cyclist, survived a cardiac arrest in 2017 after being saved by a passerby who performed CPR, and will now lead a team of walkers at the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday.
Settlement Reached with Companies Over Building Flaws at Zane State
(ZANESVILLE, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Thursday announced a $1.6 million settlement with three construction companies and a design firm over dangerous flaws in an 11-year-old building at Zane State College. “Accountability is not optional when it comes to the safety of our schools,” AG Yost said....
Sheriff's office fires Franklin County deputy charged with more than 30 counts of rape
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office fired a deputy who was indicted on more than 30 counts of rape last month. Sheriff Dallas Baldwin announced Deputy Charles Davis' termination on Thursday following an administrative hearing. "Given the gravity of the allegations, Sheriff Baldwin has determined that...
Olde Dutch marks 30th year, looks to future
LOGAN — The Olde Dutch Restaurant held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the local hub’s 30th anniversary. “We are thrilled to be apart of this community, and honored to continue the tradition of this restaurant as a gathering place in the area,” said Adam Wetzel, owner of the restaurant. Wetzel is part of the third ownership group to take over the Olde Dutch since its founding in...
Giant bugs are in the building at the Columbus Metropolitan Library
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Giant bugs are now in the main campus of Columbus Metropolitan Library. The display includes a beetle, grasshopper, firefly, dragonfly and a 10-foot-tall spider web. The insects are six to eight-feet-tall. Also included in the display will be special staff-led programs and bug themed books ready to be checked out. The […]
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