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Richland County property transfers recorded July 15-19
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 15 and July 19: 1385 Angus Drive, Mansfield; Brian D. and Bonnie S. Schulties to David and Melissa Ott; $860,000 4656 Possum Run Road, Bellville; Sheryl L. Smith to Jacob D. Miller; $165,000 ...
Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Ashland supt.’s testimony ‘unconstitutional’
ASHLAND — A national group with the stated goal of “protecting separation of church and state” took aim at Ashland City Schools, penning a letter to the district’s superintendent regarding his testimony on a bill before the state legislature. The Freedom from Religion Foundation wrote a...
Ohio Dept. of Correction employee indicted in fatal incident at firing range
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – An employee with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been indicted following a deadly incident at the tactical firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Pickaway County. The indictment states the employee did negligently cause the death of Rodney Osborne, 43,...
CSG panel weighs energy reliability amid growing demand
Permitting reform and interagency communication at all levels are keys for state governments to accommodate rising energy needs, panelists told a collection of lawmakers in Ohio this week. Rising load due to data centers and other energy-intensive users coming online was front and center during a recent panel of the...
Central Ohioans to watch at the Olympics
LeBron James will carry the American flag during today's opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but he's not the only Ohio athlete to root for in the weeks ahead.Why it matters: Fourteen Ohioans will compete for Team USA, including two who live in our region. Other competitors also have ties to Central Ohio.Case in point: Ohio State University announced that 24 of its current, former and incoming student-athletes are competing, representing 10 countries — its second-largest contingent ever.Seven are on Team USA.How to watch: Today's opening ceremony begins at 1:30pm. The games are on NBC and Peacock...
Ohioans head to the Paris Olympics: The Wake Up for Friday, July 26, 2024
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Six Northeast Ohioans are competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics, beginning with opening ceremonies today and running through Aug. 11. Nearly 600 Americans will take part in 33 sports over the 15...
Ohio works to remedy skilled trade shortage with incarcerated youth initiative
Ohio is working to remedy a shortage of skilled trade employees by providing resources for incarcerated juveniles to start careers in fields such as construction or welding once they are released.
Online Auction of Confiscated Fishing Vessel Nets $96,000 for Purchase of New Patrol Boat
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently sold a fishing boat that was previously seized from Chase Cominsky, a 37-year-old resident of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The 22-foot Ranger boat was involved in a highly publicized cheating scandal and was sold through an online auction that came to an end on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Ross County man indicted on felony charges of strangulation and abduction
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Ross County man faces serious felony charges after being recently indicted. Jacob Carrol of Chillicothe has been charged with felony strangulation and abduction, stemming from an incident on March 3, 2024. According to the report filed at the time, deputies responded to a residence on...
Fur Baby Friday: Sassy and sweet Shirley, Riley need good homes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Meet Shirley, a lovable 6-year-old Jack Russel Terrier, and Riley, an adorable 8-year-old Lab mix. These furry friends have captured the hearts of Franklin County Dog & Adoption Center staff and volunteers, and now they're ready to steal yours too!. Shirley is a sweet and...
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.
County reps on rail committee
COLUMBUS — Two Delaware County leaders will serve as representatives on a new Passenger Rail Committee for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Paul Brake, the new city manager for Delaware, and Tim Wilson, executive director of Destination Delaware (the Delaware County Convention and Visitors Bureau), are the two local representatives.
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