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State Awards Tolles $600K To Renovate Cybersecurity Lab
PLAIN CITY – When Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s capital budget in late June, Tolles Career and Technical Center was among the benefactors. The school, which serves students in seven area school districts, was awarded $600,000 specifically to assist in renovating its cybersecurity lab. “The cybersecurity program is...
Pastor column: There’s nothing beyond the power of God to do
The motto of the state of Ohio is: “With God all things are possible.” This motto says to me there’s nothing beyond the ability of God to accomplish; not one single thing He cannot do in your life. God is able to do what we believe is impossible. Paul says, in Ephesians 3,...
Ohio and Kentucky DNC delegates lining up for Harris, plus more top stories
The announcement came suddenly that President Joe Biden would be leaving the race. On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss how his decision could change the trajectory of the U.S. Senate race in Ohio. Plus, how Ohio DNC delegates are lining up for Vice President Kamala Harris. But in Kentucky, one Democratic...
Ohio man to embark on 10,000-mile motorcycle ride for good cause
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio (WCMH) – An Ohio man will soon embark on a 10,000-mile journey he’s completed once before, but previously did not think he’d do again, and it’s all to help veterans. In 2020, Patrick Romeo completed the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. It starts in Florida and ends in Alaska. “I had no intent […]
RecoveryOhio to host Mental Health Day to support Ohioans at State Fair
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has announced a significant event aimed at raising awareness and providing support for mental health issues. Mental Health Day will be celebrated at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26, 2024, offering fairgoers a unique opportunity to access valuable behavioral health resources and information.
Authorities rescue kitten from storm drain in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several agencies in Ross County jumped in to help save a kitten that was trapped in a storm drain earlier this week. A Ross County sheriff’s deputy called the Fayette Regional Humane Society about a kitten trapped in a storm drain in the 200 block of South Watt Street in Chillicothe on Tuesday night.
What’s happening at Carnegie Library?
This summer, the Carnegie Public Library set a reading goal for the community to accomplish as a part of our Summer Reading Program. The original goal set was 3,000 books read this summer, beginning on June 1 and running until July 31, but the community has blown our original goal out of the park!
Man killed, another hospitalized in two-vehicle crash
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man is dead and another was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in Pleasant Township on Friday, authorities said. John Lunsford, 56, of Bucyrus, was killed in the crash and a 20-year-old Oak Harbor man suffered serious injuries, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. It happened...
Woman killed in fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 identified
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who was killed Thursday afternoon in a fiery vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in southwestern Franklin County. Karen Ann Gearhart, 79, of Lancaster in Fairfield County, was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:36 by Jackson Township medics, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol crash report. ...
A big woof and meow for Humane Society anniversary
The Humane Society of Madison County celebrated its 35th anniversary on July 20. The public was invited to mingle with cats and dogs up for adoption, peruse and purchase pet-related goods, and meet staff and volunteers.
Columbus Weather: Dry and hot weekend, showers and thunderstorms returning by work week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies. High: 88. MONDAY: Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. High: 86. Good morning, Central Ohio! The sunshine continues this weekend with warmer temperatures. It will be a great day to visit the state fair or lounge at the pool as it won't be that humid. Highs will soar into the upper 80s today. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen as the UV index will be very high. Skies remain clear tonight with overnight lows in the low 60s.
Columbus bar recovering after man allegedly damages property, assaults employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Employees of an Old North Columbus bar believe they were victims of a hate crime after a man showed up yelling homophobic slurs and causing damage to the property Wednesday night. Cora Helton, owner of Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint, said the establishment is a burlesque...
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