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ODNR stepping in to clean up Austin Master Services after company misses court deadline
Martins Ferry, OHIO (WTRF) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be stepping in to clean up Austin Master Service’s facility in Martins Ferry. Austin Master Services had until Monday, July 22nd to comply with a court order to clean up the site. According to the ODNR, they did not, and now the ODNR […]
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
Ohio will soon require cardiac defibrillators at public schools, local recreation facilities
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Automated external defibrillators will soon be required at all public and charter schools, as well as most municipal sports and recreation facilities, in Ohio, under legislation set to be signed into law Tuesday. Gov. Mike DeWine is scheduled to hold a signing ceremony in suburban Columbus on Tuesday...
As tick-borne diseases spread rapidly across Ohio, researchers call on the public for help
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neal Sargeant drags a one-meter piece of cloth through the tall grass. After walking a few feet, he stops, kneels and flips over the fabric. “And just like that, he’s ours,” Sargeant says. Attached is an American dog tick. He drops the tick...
Truck driver charged in Ohio crash that killed 6 including 3 high school students
ETNA, Ohio — A truck driver in Ohio has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide because of his involvment in a November 2023 chain-reaction crash involving a charter bus filled with high school students that left six people dead and 18 injured. Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, Ohio, was indicted...
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
Ohio Sen. George Lang apologizes for 'divisive' civil war comment made at JD Vance rally
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's hometown state senator said at his rally Monday that if Republicans don't win the 2024 election it could lead to a civil war to "save the country." The comments came from Ohio state Sen. George Lang, R-West Chester, right after he took the stage at Vance's...
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cooler than average 2024 fall season is ahead for Ohio
Sweater weather is on the way. The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a cooler than average fall this year for Ohio. The publication also says the majority of the Buckeye State — except for the northwest section of Ohio — will see above average amounts of rain. ...
School employees take union dues case to Ohio Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Five school employees in Ohio are turning to the Ohio Supreme Court to stop paying dues after they resigned from the union. The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal with the state’s highest court in the case of five of the original 10 clients. Five clients won their case, which argued that all of the former members of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees had money illegally taken from their paychecks for union dues after they resigned from the union. ...
Medina County Project:LEARN seeks funds for new center
MEDINA, Ohio -- In an effort to better serve its clients, Medina County Project:LEARN has found a new space for its adult education center in Medina. “We have a new space on the second floor of the Huntington building on the square,” said Project:LEARN Executive Director Jennifer Brenner. “We...
RESULTS: 2024 NOPGA Junior Series – Columbia Hills
Today the NOPGA hosted their last 18 hole event of the season at Columbia Hills. In the Boys 16-19 division, Fitch Farina earned his win after a one under par, 70. In the Girls 16-19 division, Emma Packard took home her win after a ten over par, 81. In the Boys 14-15 division, Peyton Wolf grabbed his win after a three over par, 74. In the Girls 11-15 division, Yumi Kohara took home yet another win after a ten over par, 81. In the Boys 11-13 division, Coleson Paez and Elijah Stewart tied with a pair of one over par, 72’s.
Wayne County Fair announces pre-fair celebration
The Wayne County Fair is celebrating 175 years this year. As part of the festivities, there is a pre-fair celebration being planned for August 17 and 18. Kicking it off will be a parade on August 17 at 10 am in downtown Wooster. Line-up and parking will be at the west end of the fairgrounds starting at 8am. Go to the fair’s website at Wayne County Fair Ohio for more details and find out how you can be involved. This years fair will run September 7 – 12.
Cleveland Woman Sentenced to Life for Beating Her 3-year-old Son to Death
Timmeka Eggleton, a Cleveland woman who earlier pleaded guilty to killing her 3-year-old son, has received her sentence. On Monday morning, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Brendan J. Sheehan condemned Eggleton to life in prison. She will be eligible for parole after 31 to 35 years in prison. “His...
State grants to fund seven hangars for Wayne County Airport, new dog park at shelter
After announcing Wayne County will receive $350,000 for hangar construction at the Wayne County Airport and $300,000 to construct a dog park at the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center, Sen. Al Landis, along with state Rep. Scott Wiggam, visited the future site of seven new hangars. “Representative Wiggam rode point on...
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