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Fourth of July tornado confirmed in Logan County
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (WCMH) — A tornado formed in Logan County during storms on the Fourth of July, adding another in a year that has already broken the all-time record in Ohio. The National Weather Service confirmed a “brief/weak” EF-0 tornado touched down at 8:44 p.m. near the village of De Graff. It lasted only seconds, […]
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.
Animals, rides and more bring visitors to the Franklin County Fair
The Ohio State Fair starts near the end of the month, but you can get your fix a bit early at the Franklin County Fair, which is slated for July 15-21. In addition to the requisite food and rides, visitors can enjoy the crowning of fair royalty, a variety of exhibits, tractor pulls, an ice-cream social, story times and touch-a-truck for kids, assorted eating contests and much more.
This once threatened symbol of America continues to thrive in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio – There are an estimated 841 active bald eagle nests across Ohio, according to a recent state survey. That’s down from 910 last year. But don’t let the numbers give you the wrong impression. The majestic raptor, which has been a symbol of America going back more than two centuries, continues to thrive, according to Jamey Emmert, spokeswoman with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Ohio State Fair 2024: What’s new for this year?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 169th Ohio State Fair kicks off July 24 and runs through Aug. 4 with a lot of traditions, food and more returning to the Ohio Expo Center. For 2024, fairgoers can expect several new things to enjoy. Below is a list of new experiences you can expect to see at […]
Shark Attacks Ohio Tourist In Florida On Fourth of July
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida - An Ohio man was bitten by a shark in shallow water in the Atlantic Ocean off of New Smyrna Beach, which is near Daytona Beach in Volusia County on Central Florida's east coast, on the Fourth of July. The man sustained an injury to his...
Last-minute action speeds up Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A last-minute act could expedite what has become a divisive bill at the Ohio Statehouse, known as the “bathroom bill.” “There’s extreme mileage that people get out of attacking LGBTQ rights,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) said. “We want to protect children, and this is the way to do […]
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