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Ohio Future Fund giving out $15 million for megasite
(The Center Square) – Nearly $15 million in taxpayer funds are being used to help develop nearly 1,000 acres in northwest Ohio in hopes of luring major corporations to the state. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the money would go to the Defiance County Commission, which is expected to use it to install infrastructure at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance. The goal, DeWine said, is to attract major corporations...
Klinker named 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by Gilder Lehrman Institute
PIKETON — Andy Klinker, a teacher at Piketon Jr./Sr. High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 American history education, this award honors one K–12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia,...
Effort to give Ohio homeowners some property tax relief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio lawmaker from Cincinnati is urging his colleagues to support legislation that would give qualified homeowners up to $1,000 in property tax relief. Democratic State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn said he's heard his fair share of stories from people who say they need relief on their...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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...
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...
Diverse bicycling group brings people together, builds community and helps riders train for their cancer-fighting Pelotonia weekend
April James, Stephen Gammon, and Steve Johnson have a big task at hand. Along with raising a collective minimum of $4,500, on Saturday August 3, 2024, they are part of a group riding in the 50-mile Pelotonia bike ride that runs through the suburbs of Columbus, including Granville. While many...
Flotsam River Circus to perform in Marietta
MARIETTA — Flotsam River Circus is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. They are bringing their whimsical craft to Marietta on Aug. 24. The family-friendly show takes place at the Marietta Levee in Riverfront Park at 6 p.m. and lasts a little over an hour. They will be mooring along the river just below the Lafayette Hotel. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and...
Portsmouth’s Chase Heiland has high expectations heading into senior year
PORTSMOUTH — In all aspects of the word, Chase Heiland was simply special last fall. Portsmouth’s feature back opened his junior season with a 24-carry, 245-yard, four-touchdown performance in a win over Valley and kept his foot on the gas the rest of the way through. His efforts...
Scarlet and Gold: Former Buckeye wins gold at Paris Olympic Games
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Dover, Ohio, native and former decorated Ohio State swimmer Hunter Armstrong is adding more gold to his collection. On Saturday, Armstrong propelled Team USA to its first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after swimming 46.75 in the third leg of the 4x100 free relay, clocking the fastest time of his team.
JD Vance is making the political debate around parenting weird
Ohio U.S. Sen. and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is getting a lot of attention for his remarks he made a couple of years ago attacking Vice President Kamala Harris as a “childless cat lady,” and questioning why we’d let people without children into positions of power. Let’s skip over the fact that Harris […]
Aces of Trades: Tyler Jamison's two careers are centered on helping others
COSHOCTON – He helps people in two not so ordinary ways. “I grew up helping my grandfather Lester Stewart,” recalled Tyler Jamison. “He owned Forest Hill Lake and Campground and started Forest Hill Septic Service in 1980. I spent almost every weekend of my childhood summers picking up trash and cleaning outhouses from 12 to 18 years of age at the campground. When Grandpa needed a hand on the septic truck I went along. The septic business...
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