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Ohio crisis line handles 14,000 contacts monthly
(The Center Square) – A hotline established to combat suicide in Ohio received nearly 340,000 communications in the two years since its launch. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the two-year statistics for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, saying the service has grown to provide more call centers than any other state. DeWine said, “988 is saving lives. The lifeline is providing free, around-the-clock support to Ohioans in crisis by connecting...
JD Vance, who once called for a ban on congressional stock trades, sold up to $100,000 in stock last year
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, while running in Ohio for his U.S. Senate seat in 2022, stated that it should be illegal for members of Congress to trade stocks while in office. However, Vance reported in a financial disclosure report that he sold somewhere between $50,000 and $100,000...
26 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions at Ohio home
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (KDKA) -- More than two dozen dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions at a home in Ohio, an animal shelter said.The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County said the 26 dogs and their elderly owner were found living in "deplorable conditions." The dogs were brought to the shelter, less than 10 miles across the Pennsylvania border.The rescue happened after humane agents got a tip about a home in Hubbard Township, CBS affiliate WKBN reported. "The caller suspected that there were three to five dogs at the residence. There were suspected puppies that had passed away as well...
Versailles girls basketball players lead youth camp
VERSAILLES — The Versailles high school girls basketball program hosted their youth camp from July 15-17. Versailles girls basketball head coach Tracy White said they had 87 girls between the two sessions. It was a three long days of camp, but it was also an enjoyable three days. “It’s...
Eldora Results: July 18, 2024 ($100k – High Limit)
Kyle Larson and the national dirt sprint car drivers raced for $100k at Eldora Speedway. Tonight, the two-day show comes to a close in Rossburg, Ohio. High Limit sprint car drivers are set to race for $100 to win on the half-mile of Eldora Speedway. View Eldora results for the...
Gravel Avoids Others Misfortune to Win $100,000 at Eldora
ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 18, 2024) – David Gravel watched multiple competitors fall by the wayside while leading but avoided the same pitfalls to win the Jokers Jackpot with the High Limit Sprint Car Series Thursday night at Eldora Speedway. After multiple front runners fell by the wayside including Giovanni...
Rent prices in three Ohio cities have exploded since last year. Renters now have to pay more than ever.
Ohio – Ohio becomes a major hotspot with Cleveland leading the way as rent rates keep rising around the United States. Recent Zillow data shows that the average rent price across the country rose 3.5% from last year, to $2,054. With a median rent of $1,300, which reflects a $100 increase from the year before, Ohio offers a more affordable scenario still much below the national norm.
Trojan Football to hold golf outing
ARCANUM – In support of the Arcanum High School and Jr. High football programs, a fundraising golf outing has been scheduled for July 27 at the Beechwood Golf Course in Arcanum. This is a four-person scramble-style event with a cost of $65 per person or $260 per team. See...
Ohio mayors submit proposal to reduce gun violence
Jul. 17—COLUMBUS — Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has joined forces with 30 of her mayoral counterparts from Ohio's largest cities in an effort to reduce gun violence and easy access to firearms. In a letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, members of the Ohio Mayors Alliance, a bipartisan group of community leaders, cited "significant investments" in public safety and law enforcement that have resulted ...
Witt sentenced for possession of drugs
GREENVILLE — A Versailles male was sentenced on the original charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. Kyron J. Witt, 24, of Versailles, was sentenced after his In Lieu of Conviction on the original charge of possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree was deemed unsuccessful due to a probation violation and driving under the influence of alcohol/drug allegations. Witt originally pleaded guilty in 2022. He had no prior felonies, nor prior records, only had a DUI and was granted ILC with the notion he would not violate the terms of the agreement. His defense attorney David Rohrer advised the court that this case fits the mold for a community control sanction sentence.
AJ Bey retires after 14 years as Versailles wrestling head coach
VERSAILLES — Versailles wrestling head coach AJ Bey announced his retirement from coaching this past week. He was the head coach for 14 years and spent a total of 27 years in the athletic department as an assistant coach in baseball and football. Bey said he will miss being...
👮♀️ Seara Burton honored at EOW Ride to Remember
Friday has come once again and I'm sure many of you are excited for the weekend, particularly because of everything going on as discussed in today's feature. Friday - A high of 79, low of 59. Mostly sunny. 🌤. Saturday - A high of 83, low of 63. Mostly sunny....
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