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AAA warns drivers of rising threat of vehicle theft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — AAA said total vehicle thefts nationwide have increased over the past 15 years, and some of that has to do with social media. According to AAA, thieves of all ages are using the internet to invent and find new ways to steal cars. Bill Purpura with AAA said there are two […]
DARTS cap another successful summer
Another year, another combined top-three showing at this month’s Greater Columbus Swim League Championship by the Delaware Aquatic Racing Team Stingrays. The DARTS, making their 46th showing in the GCSL showcase, saw the Juniors (6U, 8U and 10U) finish third with 1,390 points and the Seniors (12U, 14U and 18U) close fifth with 759.
South Side “Pest House Cemetery” in the crosshairs of Zone In
A 140-plus year old cemetery lost to time and mostly forgotten could be dug up, built upon, and the remains thrown out, all with help from “Zone In,” says South Side activist and preservationist Bruce Miller. “There are documents showing slaves who escaped on the underground railroad buried...
Standing room only tickets on sale for Ohio State at Oregon
As soon as the new Big Ten schedule came out, fans were circling October 12 when Ohio State heads to Eugene to face the Ducks. Buckeye fans are eager to get a little payback and Oregon fans are desperate to prove they belong. The game is shaping up to be one of college football’s most hyped games of the season and we’re still weeks away from opening kickoff. And if you want to see the game live, be ready to open the wallet. Oregon announced today that standing room only tickets were now on sale… for the astounding price of just...
During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting in Bucyrus, resident David John III made a heartfelt plea to the council during the public participation portion of the session. John expressed his desire for the council to start each meeting with a 2-5 minute prayer to give praise to Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior, and to ask God to bless the council as they do their work on behalf of the city.
Family of Man Killed by Officers During RNC Seeks Answers
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed...
Kamala Harris could jump-start Democratic turnout in Ohio’s largest cities. Why is she still expected to lose the Buckeye State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, won Ohio in both 2008 and 2012 with the help of minority and younger voters in the state’s largest cities. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris is aiming to become the nation’s second Black president -- and the first...
What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them
COLUMBUS (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated. The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” under the name J.D. Vance — “like jay-dot-dee-dot,” he wrote, short for James David. In the book, he explained that […] The post What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them appeared first on The Tribune.
Ohio AG sues home-improvement contractor who allegedly took nearly $11,000 from consumers
LANCASTER, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Village of Bremen contractor accused of pocketing almost $11,000 in payments from three consumers but not completing the work. The lawsuit – filed in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court against Jeff Grimes and his company, In and Out Creations – cites violations of the […]
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
CNN Data Analyst Harry Enten Has More Bad News for ‘Historically Unpopular’ JD Vance: ‘He Does Worse in His Home Region’
Harry Enten was blunt in his assessment of Ohio Senator and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Thursday night. The post CNN Data Analyst Harry Enten Has More Bad News for ‘Historically Unpopular’ JD Vance: ‘He Does Worse in His Home Region’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Ohio fire departments dealing with staffing shortfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A special day at the Ohio Fire Academy -- 19 cadets committed to making an impact in their communities. The group graduated and is set to get to work immediately. Their efforts are needed now more than ever as departments deal with staffing shortages. It's...
How a region responded to Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ with their own book
As a tenth generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees J.D. Vance’s 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” as a “really one-sided and simple view of the region.” In an effort to help broaden people’s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, “Appalachian Reckoning: A Region […]
Love’s Opens Ohio Site, Remodels New Mexico Store
Love’s Travel Stops recently announced the opening of two stores — one in Delphos, Ohio, which is a new store, and one in Las Cruces, N.M., a remodeled site. The Ohio site is located off of US 30 and Lincoln Highway and is open 24/7. Inside, the c-store offers all the amenities Love’s is known for including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardees. For drivers, the location adds 86 truck parking spaces to Love’s network.
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