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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...
100 days out, Ohio ready for presidential election ... but maybe so are radical groups
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The poll workers are being recruited, voting machines are checked out, and security plans are being developed. Exactly 100 days before Ohio voters head to the polls, all seems on track for a presidential election year. Still, Nazek Hapasha, policy affairs manager for the League...
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD 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 Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
Purle C. Hays trusts benefit 3 local organizations
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — Due to the generosity of a former Fayette County resident, three local organizations will receive the benefit of a trust account created, then modified, on behalf of Purle C. Hays, deceased. Purle Ida Clark Hays was born March 30, 1916 in Vinton County. Her parents...
Pickaway Court of Common Pleas News
Cases recently adjudicated before Pickaway Court of Common Pleas Judge P. Randall Knece: Margaret M. Adams, 58, 522 E. Ohio St., of Circleville, pleaded guilty to Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: 12 months in prison, $1,000 fineSamuel D. Good, 45, of 11590 Hayesville Rd., Kingston, pleaded not guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle. Disposition: Motion hearing set for 8/14/24 at 2:30 p.m.John V. Graves, 45, of 682 E. Mound St., Circleville, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Disposition: PSI orderedAustin R. Hatfield, 51, 15708 McConnelsville Rd., Caldwell, pleaded not guilty to Complicity in Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility. Disposition: Pretrial 8/9Roni J. Schiff, 39, of 10620 Dozer Rd., Stoutsville, pleaded guilty to a Violation of Terms of Intervention. Disposition: Defendant to complete in-patient drug programSkier D. Ward, 29, of 604 Princeton St., Ashville, pleaded not guilty to Possession of Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence, Corrupting Another with Drugs. Disposition. Pretrial 8/9
'Westgate, not west hate': Community rallies against racist graffiti sprayed on playground
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A west side community group is battling back against vandals after racist graffiti was spray painted on a children's slide inside Westgate Park. "It's upsetting," said Jamecka White after ABC 6 showed her photos of the racist comments that target Jewish and African-American communities. Neighbors...
Court records: 2 men accused of tampering with evidence in Short North shooting that left 10 injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County grand jury indicted two men in connection to the shooting in the Short North Arts District in June that left 10 people injured. Rondell Mallory Jr., 22, was charged with tampering with evidence, according to the indictment. Gabriel Hunter, 19, was charged with tampering with evidence and having a weapon while under disability. The indictment states that Hunter’s weapons charge stems from a March 2022 conviction for a weapons offense.
Doug Lesmerises: Don't think it's '100% over' for Ryan Day if Michigan beats Ohio State again
Doug Lesmerises of Kings of the North joins The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima to go over the latest on Ohio State Football. Doug speaks with Anthony Lima and Danny Cunningham on whether Ryan Day should be on the hot seat, and how the OSU-Michigan
Red Brick Tap & Grill under new leadership
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Red Brick Tap & Grill is a popular spot in the Merion/ German Village area of Columbus. Recently, the restaurant has new management and is eager to have guests come in and try their food. Owners Mario Fitros and Eric Till stopped by Good Day Columbus to give a sneak peak of what you can taste. For more information, head to theredbrickandtapgrill.com.
Ohio State University building new dairy facility
The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure demolished in March. “We’re making exciting progress,” said Graham Cochran, CFAES associate dean for operations....
Emeka Egbuka embracing being leader of Buckeyes’ receiver room
INDIANAPOLIS — Ohio State’s veteran wideout put together a stellar campaign in 2022, in which he racked up 1,151 receiving yards, but watched his production slip significantly last season. Emeka Egbuka basically took a backseat to the national spotlight, and watched Marvin Harrison Jr., become a Heisman finalist....
$20 million is only the start of it for the Ohio State football program
The Ohio State football program has embraced NIL now that Ross Bjork has taken over as athletic director. It was a big part of their pitch to add players from the transfer portal in the offseason. It was also necessary to help keep some players from finding other programs in the transfer portal.
Columbus Weather: Pleasant Friday ahead, no rain chances until Monday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Another stellar summer weekend for Central Ohio with low humidity, lots of sun, and temps near/above normal. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, high 84. TONIGHT: Mostly clear, low 60. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, hotter, high 88. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny then more clouds with a slight chance for rain...
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