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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.
Ohio man playing football in water bitten by shark at 'shark bite capital of the world'
A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten by a shark at Florida's New Smyrna Beach on the Fourth of July while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The shark bit him on the right foot. The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and...
Wendy’s Takes Aim at McDonald’s with Clever Billboards in Ohio
CAMBRIDGE, OH – Wendy’s has made another bold marketing move in its home state of Ohio, placing eye-catching billboards directly above a McDonald’s location. Known for their edgy social media presence, Wendy’s has taken their competitive spirit to new heights, literally. The first billboard, spotted by...
Hamilton County secures $100 million funds
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati) announced the June 26 passage of House Bill (HB) 2, the state’s biennial state capital budget, in both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. The record-setting $6.2 billion investment makes appropriations for state-owned infrastructure, colleges, universities and school districts as well as other community projects.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data […]
Aces of Trades: Amanda Adams left Indiana Jones behind to become an educator
NEW CONCORD – Teaching is in the family. “I was a kid who loved stories, especially about the past, and language,” recalled Amanda Adams. “I loved to read and to write. I went through a few stages of what I wanted to be first an archeologist because I wanted to be Indiana Jones. Then I wanted to be a lawyer for a while. In high school I already wanted to be a professor so I could spend...
Cumberland VFD receives LUCAS device
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and EMS squad received a new LUCAS device by way of a grant through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. The device provides mechanical chest compressions to patients in cardiac arrest. It has been shown to provide consistent quality chest compressions during resuscitation attempts, create life-sustaining perfusion of the patient's brain and heart and create good neurological outcomes. Members of the departments will be trained to use the device by Stryker, a medical device and equipment manufacturer. This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Cumberland VFD receives LUCAS device
Hey, Muskingum County: Here's what you need to know to start your week
ZANESVILLE − Larkin Spencer, a student at Bishop Rosecrans High School, has been selected as a national youth correspondent to attend the Washington Journalism and Media Conference July 7 to 12 at George Mason University. She was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest in excellence in journalism and media and media studies. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and hear from a variety of speakers in the journalism field.
Hopewell Police: Man exposes himself to woman
Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a New Road resident as she walked out to check on her mailbox June 23, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. While the woman was checking on her mailbox, a Hispanic man drove up in a white minivan and...
GALLERY: July First Friday features Camp Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — It seems everyone — and everything — turned out to experience summer camp in downtown Mount Vernon. July’s First Friday event featured activities for kids of all ages. Camp Mount Vernon highlighted archery, a giant slide, a dunk tank, and Touch-a-Truck in the activities zone on Public Square.
Sons of the American Revolution honor Ohio Valley Revolutionary War heroes
MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — Some people might not know that the men and women who helped shape our country are buried right here in the Ohio Valley. The Sons of the American Revolution held a memorial service today at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Martins Ferry to honor the Revolutionary War heroes who are […]
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