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Millersburg getting building upgrades, thanks to $250,000 state grant
Historic Downtown Millersburg will be getting some building upgrades, thanks to a$250,000 grant from the state. According to Holmes County’s planning commissioner, the funding will be used to make improvements to a trio of buildings on Jackson Street. The first project will see American Hall receive new windows at a cost of $100,000. The second project will involve more than $50,000 worth of repairs to Jackpot Pottery, including some internal upgrades. The third building benefiting from the grant will get nearly $70,000 to make some outer repairs and upgrade its HVAC system.
Bodycam shows fatal standoff with police near Ohio State campus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Police have shared new footage of a weekend police standoff that ended with the shooting death of a 21-year-old man near Ohio State’s south campus. The Columbus Division of Police shared body camera video from seven officers, detailing their encounter with Asante Miller. Police were first called to a home on […]
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
Missing Ross County teen found safe in Oregon after months of searching
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A missing Ross County teenager, Whitney Hatfield, has been located in Salem, Oregon, after an extensive search that lasted several months. In a social media statement, Hatfield’s family announced that they received a call a few hours ago confirming her safety. “She is safe and in the hands of the police department where she was located,” the family said.
Mount Vernon man charged with aggravated murder in double homicide
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon resident is in custody after being charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with two dead bodies found Wednesday night at 105 South Gay St. Cameron Ray Moore, 23, was arrested Thursday without incident, according to a Mount Vernon Police Department...
Columbus man charged with father's murder in incident where police fired at him
A man arrested by Columbus police in June after stabbing several relatives will have his first appearance in court Friday. Benjamin Kelch, 67, is charged with felonious assault and murder in the June 25 incident that resulted in his father's death, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. James Kelch, 95, died on Aug....
Fiddlers unite at Ohio contest to keep music tradition alive
As the sun set on a horse farm in eastern Ohio’s Columbiana County, Kerry Varble tuned her fiddle in front of a piano decorated with blue ribbons and trophies. She plays the fiddle competitively at contests all over the country, from Texas to Tennessee. But on this recent evening, she was preparing for a competition closer to home: the Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers Contest.
Four-wheeler crash claims the life of Walhonding man
COSHOCTON − A Walhonding man died in a four-wheeler crash Thursday, according to the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at 7:40 p.m. Thursday in the 32000 block of U.S. 36 in New Castle Township. John Wilson, 65, was traveling east on a four-wheeler when he ran off the right side of the road. After crossing the fog line, the vehicle rolled several times and Wilson was ejected. He was pronounced dead on the scene by the Coshocton County Coroner's Office. Assisting on scene were Coshocton County Emergency Medical Services, Walhonding Valley Fire District and Prince's Wrecker Service. The release stated the case is still under investigation. This article originally appeared on Coshocton Tribune: Four-wheeler crash claims the life of Walhonding man
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
FirstEnergy agrees to deal to avoid state prosecution | Reporters Roundtable
Akron-based FirstEnergy agreed this week to a deal with the state of Ohio to avoid state prosecution for its role in the House Bill 6 bribery scandal. HB 6 included a billion-dollar nuclear bailout. FirstEnergy, which bribed an Ohio house speaker and a state regulator, is paying another $20 million...
Ohio State Highway Patrol announces OVI Checkpoint in Crawford County
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Crawford County tomorrow evening. This low-manpower checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, aims to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “Based on provisional data, there were 1,560 OVI-related serious injury and...
Get To The Gig! The 1984 Draft, Bandages, Upset Boy & The Queens, and Place Position at SGHR on Sunday!
Leading up to this year’s first ever MidWest Friends Fest, Dayton’s Sweet Cheetah PR and the fun folks behind MidWest Friends have teamed up to bring you a veritable Rock & Roll smorgasbord of a pre-fest show with a lineup featuring some of the best Dayton, Cincinnati, and Nashville have to offer. This one’s all about celebrating connections between three of the most robust and bustling music cities in the region - trust us, you’re going to want to check it out.
Ohio Power Siting Board to hold Frasier Solar hearing on Aug. 19
MOUNT VERNON — The next step in the Frasier Solar project gets underway on Monday with the Ohio Power Siting Board hearing at 10 a.m. in Columbus. Unlike the hearings earlier this year in Mount Vernon, Monday’s adjudicatory hearing is a formal judicial procedure. Only the parties in the case will participate: intervenors, Open Road Renewables, and OPSB staff.
No.20 Women’s Volleyball Ready to Begin 2024 Season
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No.20 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season on Friday, August 16, in the MVNU Cougar Classic. The Lady Cougars face Rochester Christian in Ariel Arena at 1:00 pm to start the season. Later that day, they will return to Ariel Arena for a match against Indiana East at 7:00 pm. The team will conclude the Cougar Classic on Saturday, taking on Madonna at 4:00 pm.
Proof That Ohio is Full of Bad Drivers
According to a recent study, Ohio drivers have the 2nd most speeding tickets in the United States. Insurify crunched numbers of Ohio drivers in each state with speeding tickets on their driver records over the last 7 years compared to those without,. The Insurify data team compared the number of...
Southwest Licking utility growth prompts regionally focused name change
As the service area for the Southwest Licking Community Water and Sewer District continues to grow and change, the district is changing its name to better reflect its broader scope in Licking County. The utility district is changing its name to Licking Regional Water District, Executive Director Jim Roberts said. Roberts said...
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