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Ohio breaks tornado record: A look back at the 6 months of severe weather
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Just six months into 2024, a tornado record has been set for Ohio. An EF-0 tornado touched down in Willard, in Huron County, on Saturday, with estimated wind speed reaching 80 mph. Though the tornado only lasted one minute, it was the 63rd recorded tornado this year, besting the record set […]
Sacred Heart School’s 131st annual festival: A day of fun, food, and fundraising
SHELBY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Sacred Heart School’s 131st annual festival is set to take place on Sunday, July 28th, on the parish grounds located at 5742 St. Rt. 61 South, Shelby, Ohio 44875. The family-oriented event will begin at 11:00 am and continue until 10:00 pm, offering a full day of fun and festivities.
Shelby lawmakers approve new deal with economic manager
SHELBY — Jessica Gribben’s work in Shelby and northern Richland County is only getting started. Gribben was hired in 2018 as the economic development manager to the City of Shelby and northern Richland County for the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. Over the past few years, she’s...
Richland 25: Hoops championship contenders Shelby, Mansfield Senior come in at 16 and 17
MANSFIELD — There are very few basketball programs in Richland County that can match up to the teams coming in at No. 16 and 17 of the Richland 25. Let's meet them as they both expect championship seasons in 2024-25. 16. Shelby Girls Basketball. Six straight Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference...
Jackson Township fire originated in area of grapevine tree powered by extension cords
SHELBY — Crews from four fire departments battled an early-morning fire Monday at 3448 Ohio 39 in Jackson Township. According to Shelby fire Chief Mike Thompson, the fire originated in the area of a grapevine tree that was powered using extension cords. It was called in at 12:41 a.m....
Where to watch the fireworks: 26 July 4 celebrations across Northeast Ohio
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and many Northeast Ohio counties, cities and organizations have different events planned to celebrate Independence Day. This year, there are a wide variety of celebrations across Northeast Ohio. From wiffleball tournaments to cultural festivals to the classic barbecue and fireworks, Northeast Ohio has many unique festivities to offer this week.
Concert, combined Vacation Bible School coming up at local churches
Richland County area churches have announced plans for a concert and a combined Vacation Bible School. The gospel trio GloryWay will make a return visit to perform at First Lutheran Church in Shelby at 6 p.m. Sunday. GloryWay was founded in Mansfield in 2002. Throughout the years, GloryWay has become...
Boys basketball transfer roundup 2024: Which standouts suited up for new schools at Midwest Live?
SANDUSKY, Ohio — With last weekend’s Midwest Live comes the first look at some familiar faces in new places. Here are the boys basketball transfers around Northeast Ohio spotted after their appearances with new teams at Midwest Live:. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
2024 Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association All-District teams
The Northeast Ohio Baseball Coaches Association released its 2024 all-district teams. The NEOBCA includes more than 200 schools and serves Ashland, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. NEOBCA Division I all-district. First Team: Brady Sasse, North Royalton, P; Hunter Winston, Highland,...
Fourth of July travel will be booming; get ready for crowded roads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you’re among the approximately 25 percent of Americans heading out of town for the Fourth of July holiday, be prepared. Whether it’s a flight, a train, a car or a cruise ship, holiday travel is back. “Recovery in travel appears to have finally taken place, but it’s taken us almost […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
New fingerprinting devices coming to local courts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local courts are set to receive new technology for fingerprinting. In the Miami Valley, select courts in Clark, Clinton, Darke Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Warren counties are receiving the new devices. According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the technology will allow the state’s computerized criminal records database more […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Empowered Caregiver Program coming to Marblehead
Among Ohio caregivers, 63.7% have chronic health conditions, 27.8% have depression, and 17.4% are in poor physical health, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. To help with these stresses and challenges, the Alzheimer’s Association offers “The Empowered Caregiver” programs. During...
Yes, hurricanes impact Ohio. Does record-setting Hurricane Beryl pose a threat to region?
Hurricane Beryl, the earliest storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane in history, is approaching North America and will likely hit Mexico Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Several deaths are already attributed to the powerful, record-setting storm as of Tuesday as it made its way through the Caribbean...
Mahoning Valley Historical Society receives $1.35M from state Capital Budget
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) will receive a total of $1.35 million from the state of Ohio in the new biennial Capital Budget. MVHS will receive $750,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund, and $600,000 from the 2025-2026 capital budget. These funds are part of the $3.5...
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