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Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Still no action on DeWine’s call for ‘diet weed’ regulation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A call to action from Gov. Mike DeWine nearly seven months ago to regulate delta 8 THC products still has no legislative answer. Delta 8 is a low-level THC product, sometimes known as “diet weed.” Right now, it is completely unregulated, meaning, in part, anyone at any age can buy it. […]
The Buckeye Flame is growing and glowing
The Buckeye Flame, the only Ohio newsroom dedicated exclusively to LGBTQ+ issues, is making waves. Driving the news: Staff writer H.L. Comeriato last week was named the 2024 recipient of the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award by the Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). The award honors the journalist of the year...
‘The best version of myself’: Stivers grad, Miss Ohio USA 2024, competes in Miss USA pageant soon
Miss Ohio USA Macy Hudson, a 2017 Stivers School for the Arts graduate, is feeling confident, determined and grateful as she prepares to compete in the 73rd Miss USA pageant, which will take place Aug. 4 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. “I’m hoping for the very best but...
Sunday Snapshot: Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies"
It's been just one week since President Biden said goodbye to the campaign trail — and Vice President Kamala Harris' stepping into the party's spotlight sparked a tsunami of online, volunteer and donor support. Meanwhile, former President Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, keeps feeling the wrath of...
Colaco honored as D3baseball.com Player of the Year, Denison trio named ABCA All-Americans
GRANVILLE, Ohio – Eric Colaco (Richfield, Ohio/Revere) highlighted the Denison University baseball team's representation on the 2024 Division III All-America Teams as selected by D3baseball.com and ABCA/Rawlings. D3baseball.com awarded Colaco with its highest honor as D3baseball.com Player of the year. In addition, Colaco earned First Team honors from both...
Scooter’s Coffee plans upcoming Ashland & Mansfield locations
ASHLAND — A new coffee shop could soon be in Richland and Ashland counties. Bucyrus natives Joel Spitzer and brother Timothy Plumley are looking to open drive-thru franchise locations of Scooter’s Coffee. “We both want to shift our focus from real estate a little bit, so this is...
South-Western schools contracts lawyer who was billing $20,000 a month
Watch previous coverage of this story in the video player above. GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) — South-Western City School District parents protested the approval of an official contract with a lawyer in a special school board meeting last Monday. Audience cries of “Clueless!” “Unqualified!” and “Waste of money!” underscored the July 22 board meeting. In […]
OH: Fulcrum Lifting Opens New Columbus Branch
Fulcrum Lifting, one of the Midwest’s leading providers of quality rigging products and services deployed in lifting or load securement operations, has announced the grand opening of its newest branch location in Columbus, Ohio. The new Columbus branch will offer the company’s full line of products and services.
Watch The Ohio State Marching Band’s Sousaphone Players Invite Archie Griffin to Dot the 'i' vs. Akron
Archie Griffin waited inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, unaware of what would happen next. Donning a gray Ohio State hat and polo, Griffin stood next to the Buckeyes' seven Heisman Trophies. He won two of them as the program's running back in 1974 and 1975. To his surprise, the Ohio State marching band's sousaphone players entered the room.
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