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Pickaway Co. neighborhood gets new playground thanks to 6-year-old
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Six-year-old Sebastian Nelson had a dream and took the first step to turn it into reality. In March 2023, the confident and gregarious Circleville Elementary first grader visited the Pickaway County Community Action Organization (PICCA) and met one-on-one with Executive Director Becky Hammond. His request was simple yet impactful: he wanted a playground near the Ohio Heights apartment where he lives with his mother, Paige Giffin, and three siblings.
More chances for rain before skies clear out in time for the weekend
It's another dry start for Central Ohio, but also another warm and muggy one! Going into the rest of today, temperatures are on their way back to seasonable numbers. We're also looking at chances for showers and storms to return as well.
Weather alert: Severe storms possible Friday with damaging winds and torrential rain
A cold front is expected to cross Ohio on Friday. The passage of the front is expected to bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain. The National Weather Service says some of these isolated storms on Friday could be severe across northern Ohio. "A couple storms could be...
Ohio’s first Innovation Hub getting $40M in taxpayer funds
(The Center Square) – More than $40 million in state and local taxpayer money is expected to be spent creating Ohio’s first Innovation Hub. Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the collaboration, which officials say will enhance northwest Ohio’s position as a global leader in glass science, engineering, technology and production. “Innovation rarely happens without daring ideas and bold risks, and Ohio's new Glass Innovation Hub will be a groundbreaking example...
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...
Study reveals Ohio traffic deaths up compared to 10 years ago despite recent declines
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The July 4 weekend means Ohio’s roads will be packed with holiday travelers. AAA projects almost 61 million will hit the road and another 10 million have other travel plans. A recent report digging through a decade of traffic fatality data offers a reminder to be patient behind the wheel.
Ohio’s casinos, racinos report uptick in May gambling revenue
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos saw an uptick in gambling revenue and had their best May since 2021. The state’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in a combined $204 million in May, up from $196 million in 2023 and $202 million in 2022. The record for the month was set in 2021, at $209 million, according to data from the Ohio casino control and lottery commissions.
$14 Million Incentive Alert: Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program Opens Summer 2023
Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit program, launching applications from August 23 to October 4, offers up to 10% of project costs to developers for complex mixed-use projects, aiming to stimulate economic growth and urban revitalization statewide. Ohio’s Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program Opens for Applications According to the Business Journals, Ohio is preparing […]
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...
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