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Koenig president: ‘We can never forget who got us here’
BOTKINS — Koenig Equipment dealerships are celebrating their 120th anniversary as an agricultural hardware store. Originating in Botkins in 1904, the business has opened 15 locations in Ohio and Indiana. Maintaining a relationship with John Deere for four generations, they have and continue to serve agricultural farmers, homeowners, professional...
Ohio Valley to Experience Warmer Temperatures with Increased Chance of Storms, NWS Advises
Ohioans can expect a marked shift in weather today, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Wilmington. The NWS reports that as high-pressure swings east of the Ohio Valley, the region will experience warmer temperatures, increased humidity, and a raised possibility of showers and thunderstorms heading into the weekend.
Religious Offerings: Sacred music and halupki
■ Holy Assumption Orthodox Church hosts its 67th annual Halupki Festival in Marblehead on Sunday. Divine Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. before festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and there will be a free shuttle bus running between parking areas and the festival grounds. Starting at 11:30 a.m., volunteers will serve a Carpatho-Russian Dinner, including halupki (cabbage rolls), pierogi, kielbasa, and baklava. An Eastern European a la carte will be served starting at 2 p.m., which will feature items like spanakopita (spinach pie) and halushji (cabbage and noodles), in addition to the dinner food offerings. Baked goods will also be sold. The festival will feature live polka music, an array of craft vendors, raffles, face painting, a bounce house, and a climbing wall. Festival-goers can also enjoy tours of the historic church and a demonstration of pysanky Easter egg art. Orthodox religious items will be for sale.
Amid ‘green burial’ dispute, judge rejects Michigan township’s cemetery ban
Officials in Brooks Township responded to a proposed ‘green burial’ cemetery by banning all cemeteries in the community. Peter and Annica Quakenbush responded with a lawsuit, and a judge sided with them Thursday. It’s the latest in a string of disputes over an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Cleveland Guardians announcer slammed for ‘disgusting’ remark on live broadcast during ‘tasteless’ home run call
A CLEVELAND Guardians broadcaster has gotten hit with criticism for a comment on live television during a home run call. The sequence occurred after the deciding factor in the Guardians‘ 2-1 home victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. The two MLB squads were tied 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning when […]
Ohio Ballot Board OKs language for redistricting issue; backers plan to challenge it
The Ohio Ballot Board voted 3 to 2 on Friday to certify ballot language for a redistricting amendment to the Ohio Constitution on the November ballot. Supporters of the issue plan to challenge the wording saying it will deceive voters. The board is a five-member panel including the Ohio secretary of state, two...
CJN wins 13 awards; Brett best columnist, in Ohio APME contest
The Cleveland Jewish News won 13 awards, including five first places, enroute to being named the second best newspaper in the state in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors annual newspaper competition. The awards were announced July 21 at an awards reception at Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in...
Kroger, Albertsons merger pushed by Ohio attorney general
(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is pushing the federal government to allow a planned merger between two of the nation’s largest grocery store chains. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, announced plans to buy Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons in October 2022 for $24.6 billion. If allowed to go through, the merger would create a company with nearly 5,000 stories and 700,000 employees. Last month, the two announced plans to...
Debate continues on Ohio’s heartbeat act which would ban abortion after six weeks
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The debate about whether part of the state’s Heartbeat Act, which bans abortion after six weeks, can go into effect is still underway. Back in 2022, when Roe V Wade was overturned, Ohio’s heartbeat act went into effect — banning abortions after six weeks. It was quickly taken to court and […]
Rain returns to end the week in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – It has been a hot and dry week so far in the Appalachia, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict big changes in the forecast will move in early Friday morning. A warm front will pass through early tomorrow morning bringing in widespread chances for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Several other fronts will follow […]
Oak Harbor football believes window remains open for its prolific offense
Jaqui Hayward, Dalton Witter and four linemen graduated from Oak Harbor’s explosive offensive unit. But senior quarterback Mike LaLonde did not and he believes the Rockets can be even more dangerous with this year’s group. “We’re not going to skip a beat,” LaLonde said. “We still have Carson Ridener. We still have a ton...
The battle over cattle: 11 Investigates hidden costs of Williams County large-scale farms
Environmentalists and an Amish farming community battle over cattle, manure and the protection of Lake Erie. Calves huddle together in fields that stretch out on both sides of county roads 1 and K in Edon. In another field, a large herd of tagged cattle wanders over to see why a...
Northeast Ohio road construction: New detours and delays keep popping up
CLEVELAND, Ohio — We’re well into the road construction season in Northeast Ohio but there are still new detours and delays popping up on area roadways. The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its latest list of new impacts the region’s drivers can expect over the next few weeks.
Woman hits $2 million prize on Ohio Lottery scratch-off game: Here's where she bought the winning ticket
LORAIN, Ohio — We have a big lottery winner in Northeast Ohio as Mary Caudill of Lorain recently hit the top prize worth $2 million on the Maximum Millions scratch-off ticket. The Ohio Lottery says Caudill won the annuity prize of $80,000 a year for 25 years, which totals...
Lighthouse Cafe employee receives Community Hero Award
PIQUA — A Community Hero Award was presented to a civilian on Wednesday morning at the Lighthouse Cafe for actions he took that helped save another person’s life in July at the cafe. Upper Valley Medical Center EMS Coordinator Mark Senseman presented Lighthouse Cafe employee Adam Sargent, of...
Mary Rutan Health welcomes third general surgeon
Southwestern Ohio general surgeon, Dr. Richard Nedelman, has joined the Mary Rutan General Surgery team. Bringing years of surgical experience to the existing team in Bellefontaine, Dr. Nedelman specializes in general dialysis access procedures, endocrine, and advanced laparoscopic procedures, including Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and colon resections for benign and malignant disease.
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