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Chillicothe Police Report: Incidents and Arrests from July 25, 2024
2:38 AM: Officers responded to a disorderly conduct call in the alley behind 246 S Mulberry Street. No further details were provided on the outcome. 5:55 AM: A traffic stop was conducted on North Bridge Street. Specific details about the stop were not disclosed. 6:09 AM: Police were dispatched to...
230-acre development deemed ‘traffic nightmare’ by locals moves forward
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A proposal to build a 230-acre development in Delaware that residents previously said will aggravate the “central Ohio traffic nightmare” has moved another step forward. Metro Development is aiming to build a neighborhood named “Northwood” with 1,168 homes across 230.67 acres at the northwest corner of State Route 521 and the […]
Columbus bar loses Best New US Cocktail Bar title
Cobra, the Brewery District bar and restaurant that opened last October with a laid-back vibe and late-night bites, lost out to a New York nightspot Thursday for the title of Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, an international group whose annual awards have been called the Oscars of the...
“He made the guitar cry. It has the same spirit and the same soul that a human voice has”: Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird channels her hero Jimi Hendrix with The Star-Spangled Banner performance ahead of 2024 MLS All-Star Game
Breakout TikTok guitarist Towa Bird made a special appearance at the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, to perform a guitar-fueled take on The Star-Spangled Banner. In a video posted on Towa Bird's social media, the announcer can be heard saying, “And now please welcome recording artist Towa...
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...
Armstrong and Team USA Win Olympic Relay Gold
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State swimmer Hunter Armstrong and Team USA won the first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA with a win in the 4x100 free relay on Saturday. Armstrong swam a phenomenal third leg of 46.75 in the relay. With Team USA...
City Council and Administration thank board volunteers
If one wanted to know what a perfect setting for an event would be, they would describe the scene at Ted Lewis Park last Thursday night — a perfect July evening in Ohio with sunshine and temperatures in the high 70’s, a gentle wind, friendly conversation … and Dairy Shed ice cream! City Council member Sheri Theis organized the event, an Ice Cream Social, to express appreciation for those who volunteer on the City’s boards and commissions. City Council members Tom Duvall, Zach Brooks, Jeff...
Fairfield County commissioners talk about dealing with negative aspects of the job
LANCASTER − Dealing with threats, negativity, and violence is sometimes part of politics, as the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump proved once again. But it's not...
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