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Kenyon College women's track and field named All-Academic for fourth straight year
The Kenyon women’s track and field team announced that it has been chosen for the All-Academic Team by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Junior neuroscience and psychology double major Paula Soric was named an All-Academic Athlete for the third consecutive year. This was...
Women’s Basketball earns Special Mention from WBCA for academic work
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Denison University women's basketball team received special mention from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) for their academic work during the 2023-24 academic year. Teams having a 3.0 combined GPA and qualifying for consideration for the top 25 in their respective divisions were listed as...
Southwest Airlines adding direct flight from Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Southwest announced this week the airline is adding nonstop flights from Columbus to a popular vacation destination. The airline is introducing service from John Glenn International Airport to Miami International Airport beginning on Jan. 7 of next year. The nonstop is one of four “Cold to the Coast” flights for “customers […]
History in the making: Lancaster Post 11 wins first-ever American Legion state championship
LANCASTER – There have been a lot of great players and coaches, including long-time coach Al Beavers, who has over 700 career wins coaching the Lancaster Post 11 American Legion baseball team dating back to the 1970s. However, one thing that was always missing, was a state title. On Tuesday morning, Post 11 finally accomplished that feat when it defeated Harrison/Yeager-Benson Post 199 8-5 to clinch its first-ever American Legion State Tournament championship at Beavers Field. ...
Backpacks of Hope is grateful to donors
MOUNT VERNON — Backpacks of Hope is dedicated to providing healthy food to hungry elementary children in the Mount Vernon School District. The program is a ministry of Lifepoint Church. “We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who have made significant contributions to our...
36th annual festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival will welcome country chart-topper Lonestar, local favorite Six Miles to Nellie and Central Ohio icons Phil Dirt and the Dozers as headline musical acts for this year’s event, Aug. 8-11 on the Public Square and streets of downtown Mount Vernon. Headline concerts are at 8:30 p.m. each night. This marks the 36th year for this event, presented by Ariel Corporation and Park National Bank as part of the 2024 Mount Vernon Presents calendar.
Columbus native Simone Biles, USA women win gold medal in 2024 Olympics team final
Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team captured gold in the team final today at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles and her teammates Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera were heavy favorites to win gold, and got the U.S. back on the Olympic team podium for the first time since 2016. With the gold medal, Biles now has five Olympic gold medals and eight total, the highest total for an American gymnast ever. ...
Eastside Community Ministry Gears up for Tools for School
ZANESVILLE, OH- Volunteers were busy filling backpacks with much needed school supplies for students today. Eastside Community Ministry is gearing for their annual Tools for School event this Thursday. Betty Caw, a Member of the Tools for Schools Committee, says this year they will be giving out over 900 backpacks...
The Avalon Celebrates Harry Potter’s Birthday With Movie/Costume Contest
MARYSVILLE – Everyone knows that Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31, 1980. In order to celebrate the 44th anniversary (it hardly seems possible) of the birth of the world’s most famous wizard, The Avalon Theatre, 121 S. Main St., will be holding a special screening of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Matthew West Performs with Hootie & The Blowfish at Nashville Show
Christian singer Matthew West joined Hootie & The Blowfish on stage in Nashville and performed their hit song ”Hold My Hand’ (7.27.24). Here is the video of that performance! (Courtesy of CCM Magazine)
White Castle rolls back pricing for special deal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — White Castle is sliding back the clock a few years to help save customers some money. As of July 26, customers can pick up a sack of 10 cheese sliders for just $7.99, a price not seen since 2011. “Families everywhere are tired of almost...
Three student-athletes, Men's Golf program earns academic honors from GCAA
NORMAN, Okla. – Three members of the Denison University men's golf team were recently announced as 2023-24 All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). The Big Red also earned the GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award from the organization. Denison was one of 240 schools across six...
Ultra-popular cheesesteak spot opening new Columbus location
With college football season on the horizon, Marlow’s Cheesesteaks is looking toward the Buckeyes. According to co-owner Jomar Sheppard, the Gahanna-based cheesesteak eatery is opening soon inside of Ohio Stadium. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. Marlow’s plans to open on Aug. 3, when Chelsea FC and Manchester City play each...
Athens Community Arts and Music Festival to be held Saturday
Celebrate the summer one last time at the Athens Community Arts and Music Festival, set for 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday on West Union Street in Athens. The Athens Community Arts and Music Festival provides live music performances, a variety of local and regional artists, and educational activities from local arts organizations that create a sense of discovery and community for diverse audiences of all-ages and backgrounds. Casa Cantina will host...
Discovery of invasive species prompts Columbus to drain Whetstone Casting Pond
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department drained the pond at Whetstone Park in recent days following the discovery of an invasive fish in the water. The department closed the Whetstone Casting Pond in Clintonville Monday, July 22 to remove an invasive species known as the round goby. The department was alerted after...
Shuttered Columbus Kroger gets new life at monthly pop-ups as renovations push on
Set back from busy Refugee Road on the city's Southeast Side, a usually quiet, boarded-up building comes to life on the fourth Saturday of each month. The building, a former Kroger store, is undergoing renovations inside. But outside, there is a monthly pop-up market where local people can get fresh fruit and vegetables...
'A hub for everyone': OneLove Cafe and Bike Shop opens its doors in Granville
A new Granville business is seeking to fill a community need while also being a place where everyone is accepted. One Love Cafe and Bike Shop, a combination cafe and bike shop, opened July 4 at 415 S. Main St., the former home of Granville Lumber Co., which closed in 2020. ...
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