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Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio hits jackpot worth $139.3 million
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — We have a big winner as one lucky Powerball ticket sold in Ohio has hit the jackpot worth $139.3 million in the latest lottery drawing for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Ohio Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at a Walmart store in Huber...
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...
Bat-eared fox euthanized at 5 years old at Ohio Zoo
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A “cherished” bat-eared fox at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has died. Bruce, also known as Brucie, Boots, Boy and Brother, was euthanized after his health deteriorated, the Columbus Zoo announced Friday. The animal, named after Bruce Wayne, captured the hearts of everyone he encountered, according to the zoo. The 5-year-old […]
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...
From food to entertainment, see what's new at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
If you have a hankering for pork tenderloin sandwiches, funnel cakes and food on sticks, you won't have to wait long for a bellyful of happiness. In less than three weeks, the Ohio State Fair will be here with its veritable smorgasbord of tried-and-true classics, along with a host of new additions to the menu.
Fur Baby Friday: Meet Drew, the senior blind Chihuahua who just wants to be loved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Turner (who answers to the name Drew) is a senior Chihuahua who is looking for a loving family to care for him in the final years of his life. Drew came to Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue from an abusive home in which he was neglected to the point that he became blind. His eyes were very small and just shrank away because of a lack of care.
Poll: 70% of Ohio restaurants, hospitality businesses plan to raise prices in 2024
With rising food and labor costs, 70% of Ohio restaurants and hospitality businesses who participated in a recent survey said they planned to increase their prices in the second quarter of 2024.
Ohioans urged to report wild turkey, grouse sightings
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Have you seen a wild turkey this summer? ODNR is requesting the public’s help with their annual population surveys. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is asking for Ohioans to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer as part of their annual survey. Community scientists — which can […]
This Historic Mound in Ohio Is One of The Tallest in North America
You learn something new every day. After discovering some unusual and eclectic roadside oddities across Michigan, I've suddenly stumbled across state lines and I'm starting to wonder just what exactly is going on in Ohio!. Visible from Google Earth and touted as "one of the two largest conical mounds in...
Demolition, reconstruction proposed for High Street McDonald’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A proposal suggests demolishing the McDonald’s at 1972 N. High St., rebuilding the restaurant closer to High Street and adding a small rear parking lot off Pearl Street. The new building would continue the lot’s history with McDonald’s, which has been on the site since 1965, according to records from the […]
Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Central Ohio’s cat-retrieving expert reveals best practices
A Columbus woman enlisted the help of a local cat-retrieving expert, Duane Hook, to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree for several days, learning valuable information about how to handle such situations.
Walleye, weather to cooperate during holiday weekend: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Communities along the Ohio shoreline kept their fingers crossed yesterday that late showers wouldn’t put a damper on Thursday evening’s Independence Day fireworks. Lake Erie fishermen were happy the weather forecast also called for mild winds for the holiday fishing along the Ohio shoreline.
Columbus Zoo shares update on dog who was best friends with cheetah
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has provided an update on the well-being of yellow Labrador retriever Cullen, who was best friends with the recently deceased cheetah Emmett, and reported that Cullen is doing well and still loves meeting zoo guests.
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