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Young child dies after crash in Concord Township, several others injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Concord Township that claimed the life of a young child. The crash occurred on Saturday around 4:06 p.m. 47-year-old Courtney Frederick of Ofstrander was driving a Dodge Durango, with Christopher Frederick and three children...
Worthington deer in bullseye as task force mulls relief; other communities are watching
Most of the 100 or so residents at Worthington's first-ever Deer Task Force public education meeting have a love-hate relationship with the whitetail, doe-eyed creatures. Many have barriers around their prized gardens only to be foiled by deer ingenuity and persistence. Others have had near misses while driving or on bikes. One...
Fran Brown credits wife for Syracuse landing QB transfer Kyle McCord from Ohio State
Kyle McCord made headlines as one of the initial high-profile college football players to enter the transfer portal last December. The former Ohio State starting quarterback departed just weeks after the regular season concluded and ultimately committed to Syracuse for the 2024 season. It was a surprising move by McCord, who had interest from other power conference programs. So, how did the Orange and first-year head coach Fran Brown pull off the unexpected transfer recruitment?
Ohio State, Oregon ready to renew on-field rivalry after number of recruiting battles
INDIANAPOLIS – The schools are separated by three time zones, about 20 states and over 2,400 miles. It would not seem like they would be natural rivals. But, for a number of reasons, Ohio State and Oregon are part of a burgeoning rivalry in the new look 18-team Big Ten Conference.
Reds fans will hate latest roster move even though it's the right call
Deep breath, Reds fans. It's going to be okay. On Friday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds activated TJ Friedl from the injured list after the centerfielder had been sidelined with a hamstring injury. But wait, there's more. In order to clear a spot for Friedl on the active roster, the Reds...
Food Truck and Fun Fest takes to the street this weekend
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) – Food trucks, entertainers and local vendors return this Saturday for the 11th annual Food Truck and Fun Fest. The festival is a free event that will feature 36 food trucks and 34 local vendors, crafters and service providers who will offer an array of homemade goods for purchase. For the first […]
Ready. Set. Shop. Ohio's sales tax holiday begins Tuesday and ends Aug. 8
Ohio's sales tax holiday isn't just for kids anymore. Unlike previous years when shoppers could only shop for things like pencils and paper or clothes valued at less than $100, state lawmakers have expanded the sales tax break that could range from anywhere from 5.75% to as much as nearly 8% depending on...
Lower interest rates coming, but maybe not as much as expected says Huntington CEO
Consumers and businesses are likely to get a break in the fight against inflation with the first cut in interest rates expected in September, says Huntington Bancshares' top executive. Forecasting rate cuts after that though gets a little more murky, Steve Steinour, the bank's president, chairman and CEO, said recently after the the...
Ohio State related 2025 Crystal Ball picks: Agree or Disagree
The Buckeyes have a great 2025 recruiting class going with 24 commitments so far. But their work is not done and there are double-digit 2025 players still on their radar screen. any of them have Crystal Ball picks made for them. Today, Bucknuts looks at the players still on the...
Columbus entrepreneur has big vision for former Neighborhood House site on Near East Side
The building that housed the Neighborhood House, once a social services hub on Columbus' Near East Side, was purchased by a local realty firm from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Moses Realty, owned by Freweini Alemayoh, acquired the more than three-acre property for $1.5 million with funding from Adelphi Bank, Freedom Equity Inc....
Columbus, school district pick possible site for new public indoor swimming pool
Columbus could soon be getting a new indoor pool facility. That's after Columbus City Schools and the city Parks and Recreation Department signed a letter of intent to construct a new indoor pool and recreation complex on the Northeast Side after the school district transfers property to the city. The non-binding letter of...
Photos hint at $147 million project coming after Latitude Five25’s demolition
View a previous report on the owners of Latitude Five25 being ordered to pay thousands of dollars in settlement payments in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — After standing empty for nearly two years, the Latitude Five25 apartment complex could be demolished and replaced to the tune of almost $150 million under a […]
McConnelsville to host Lavender Festival
McCONNELSVILLE — Southeast Ohio's inaugural Lavender Festival is set to transform McConnelsville from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Hosted by Bellavenue Manor at 207 S. 10th St., this free event marks a fragrant milestone for the region. Bellavenue Manor, an urban lavender farm and gift shop operated by Mark Ponchak and Nick Jenior, cultivates around 600 lavender plants throughout the village, used in various products and projects.
Mega Millions jackpot worth $306 million: See the winning lottery numbers for July 26, 2024
CLEVELAND — Although nobody hit the $306 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, July 26, 2024, lottery officials say there were thousands of other winners who hit smaller prizes throughout Ohio. SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the...
Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Brace for Weekend Heat
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are set to experience a significant rise in temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching up to 90 degrees. Residents can expect clear skies and sunny conditions, making it a perfect time for outdoor activities, albeit with some caution due to the heat.
No Bones About It: Ohio Should Elect Donnelly, Stewart and Forbes to Ohio Supreme Court by C. Ellen Connally
In 2017, Michael Berkheimer went to dinner at Wings on Brookwood, a family-owned and -operated restaurant in Hamilton, Ohio. Berkheimer placed his usual order of boneless chicken wings with parmesan garlic. While eating his second boneless wing he felt like something went down the wrong way. Berkheimer went to the...
Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview
As former President Donald Trump's new running mate, JD Vance, faces renewed scrutiny over his previous comments criticizing childless individuals, an unearthed 2021 interview shows the Ohio senator advocating for higher taxes on Americans without children. The comments came in a 2021 episode of The Charlie Kirk Show podcast, where...
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