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Hillsboro suspects arrested in 2020 Adams County murder
WEST UNION, Ohio (WXIX) - Two Highland County men were arrested for the 2020 murder of an 18-year-old in Adams County, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. According to arrest warrants issued on Friday, Jordan Comer, 22 and Latyran Haithcock, 25, caused the death of Boston Bloomfield on Aug. 25, 2020, in the 200 block of Palmer Road in Seaman.
Ohio teacher forced to resign after refusing to use students’ pronouns, lawsuit says
MASSILLON, Ohio (WCMH) — A former Ohio middle school teacher is headed to trial after she resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns, and asked to have them removed from her classroom. The teacher, Vivian Geraghty, alleged in a 2022 lawsuit against Jackson Local School District her First […]
Piketon sweeps Manchester as Henry notches first coaching win with Redstreaks
"Graduating from Piketon and playing volleyball at Piketon, it is a very good feeling to get this win as a coach,” said Piketon head coach Jennifer Henry after Tuesday night's varsity volleyball match. It didn’t take long for Henry to notch her first win at her alma mater as the Redstreaks’ head coach. Piketon swept Manchester 3-0 (25-14,25-14,25-15) to open the season.
Fire shuts down Route 50 in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Earlier this morning fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a blaze in Bourneville. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire broke out at a structure along Route 50. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Authorities are advising residents to steer clear...
Rockets come out firing against Oaks
OAK HILL, Ohio (WOUB) — The Wellston Golden Rockets traveled to Oak Hill to take on the Oaks in week one of high school football play. After a hard fought matchup between these two teams last year featuring a 12-9 Wellston win, the tenacity carried over, with penalties being almost as common as first downs in this year’s edition.
Records: Columbus man charged with raping, kidnapping woman who sought tattoo from him
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday after a woman who was looking to get a tattoo done by him at his home reported that he raped her, Franklin County Municipal Court records show. According to court records, Mario Rodriguez Ibarra and the victim talked through Facebook...
US Marshals Arrest Suspect in Columbus Homicide Case Linked to Noe Bixby Road Shooting
In an update on a homicide case that has rattled a Columbus community, US Marshals have made a crucial arrest. According to a Columbus Police Department media release, Isiah Wharton Howard was apprehended on Wednesday in Sandusky, Ohio, for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of Michael Simmons. The...
Kroger Marketplace in Plain City hiring for multiple roles before grand opening
Kroger's Columbus Division is now hiring for its Jerome Village Kroger Marketplace, offering up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare and benefits, flexible schedules, and same-day pay, as it represents a $38 million investment in central Ohio.
UPDATE – Amazon Driver Causes Head-On Collision in Circleville
Circleville, Ohio — A serious crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, involving an Amazon delivery driver and another vehicle. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on State Route 56 near Dairy Shed and Rhodes Farm Market. The crash unfolded when...
Miscues, turnovers key in Tigers’ loss at Adena
The McClain coaching staff knew it was going to be a tough start to the new season after graduating so many experienced and talented seniors last year, and the inexperience showed early on in the Tigers’ 24-8 season-opening loss at Adena Friday night. Miscues and penalties at inopportune times...
Roosters just north of OSU closed for the rest of the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Roosters on the north side of The Ohio State University’s campus is closed for the rest of the year. The wings restaurant, located at 3370 Olentangy River Road, has been temporarily closed since a fire broke out July 3. In a Facebook post Friday, the restaurant said the fire caused […]
Grove City High School's award-winning NJROTC program builds leaders
When you hear of the high school level Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps, some may think this program is designed to train soldiers and military personnel, ready to defend the country post-graduation. Although many students from this program do enter the military upon completion, this “citizen development program” has...
Ohio State great Archie Griffin celebrated a milestone birthday this week
The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy turned 70-years young this week. Former Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1954, and would eventually change college football forever. His list of on-field accomplishments is longer than most and his contributions to the Ohio State football program didn’t stop when he stopped lacing his cleats.
Nick Saban Sends Message To Ohio State Fans Regarding Ryan Day
The 2024 college football season is right around the corner, and heading into the new year, one team many folks are high on, including recently retired coach Nick Saban, is the Ohio State Buckeyes. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State's football team has a ton of talent, and they are widely ...
East Liverpool's Wings-n-Wheels event flies high for charity and community
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH — An event in East Liverpool took to the skies, and the ground, to raise money for some four-legged furry friends and more. The third annual Wings-n-Wheels event took place at the Columbiana County airport on Saturday and it attracted a crowd of classic car and plane enthusiasts. However, the focus of the event was not just on the products of yesteryear, but it was all an effort to raise money for those who needed it most in the community.
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