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Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Walleye, weather to cooperate during holiday weekend: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Communities along the Ohio shoreline kept their fingers crossed yesterday that late showers wouldn’t put a damper on Thursday evening’s Independence Day fireworks. Lake Erie fishermen were happy the weather forecast also called for mild winds for the holiday fishing along the Ohio shoreline.
From food to entertainment, see what's new at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
If you have a hankering for pork tenderloin sandwiches, funnel cakes and food on sticks, you won't have to wait long for a bellyful of happiness. In less than three weeks, the Ohio State Fair will be here with its veritable smorgasbord of tried-and-true classics, along with a host of new additions to the menu.
Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
Columbus Zoo shares update on dog who was best friends with cheetah
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has provided an update on the well-being of yellow Labrador retriever Cullen, who was best friends with the recently deceased cheetah Emmett, and reported that Cullen is doing well and still loves meeting zoo guests.
Skyline up for top 10 regional fast food chain by USA Today readers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Skyline Chili is in the running once again for a top ten regional fast food chain by USA Today readers. Voting ends at noon on Monday. The top 10 restaurants will be announced on July 17. “This chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries started up in Ohio 75...
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
How to keep your pets cool and healthy during the summer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – During the hot summer months, many people flock to the outdoors, often taking their furry friends. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is offering tips about pet summer safety. EXTERNAL PARASITES Ticks, fleas, and other external parasites are a top concern for veterinarians, especially during the summer. Diseases spread […]
Poll: 70% of Ohio restaurants, hospitality businesses plan to raise prices in 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With rising food and labor costs, 70% of Ohio restaurants and hospitality businesses who participated in a recent survey said they plan to increase their prices in the second quarter of 2024. The Ohio Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance regularly conducts “business impact polls” that garner responses from around 100 to 200 […]
Demolition, reconstruction proposed for High Street McDonald’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street. The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the […]
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers a way for families to get fresh produce
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff recently said the growth of ODH’s WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program represented a “win-win” for both WIC participants and the state’s economy. Seventy counties now have markets participating in the program, which provides WIC participants with an extra benefit in the form of coupon booklets that can be redeemed for fruits, vegetables and herbs from participating farmers. A decade ago, there...
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