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WEST LAFAYETTE − Cody Croy of Ridgewood Local Schools is the 2024 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus marathon and half marathon Mile Champion. He was nominated by teachers Jane Buehler and Penny Mast. Croy was born with spina bifida in 2007 and his first of 28 surgeries took place the day he was born. The nomination stated his peers respect, help and encourage Croy, drawn to his unassuming, modest, caring, witty, helpful and self-effacing nature. His resilience...
First responders help bolster Lakewood football's Meet the Team Night
HEBRON ― It had been a while since Connor Shook had played high school football. Twelve years to be exact. Now a Licking County Sheriff's deputy, he took the turf at Lakewood's Calhoun Memorial Field with local first responders against the current Lancers in a 7-on-7 Saturday night. ...
Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune An Ironton man with aspirations since his teenage years to become a first responder earned a promotion in the Ironton Police Department. Ironton Mayor Sam Cramblit and Police Chief Dan Johnson promoted Robert Fouch from patrol officer to sergeant. In law enforcement for eight years, Fouch said […] The post Ironton police officer promoted to sergeant appeared first on The Tribune.
'Building bridges:' Dog warden Curtis Hall has open door policy in Ashland County
Considering himself as a “problem solver for Ashland County government,” the new dog warden outlined his goals for commissioners after his first month on the job. “Having the full benefit of being an Ashland County (Sheriff's Office) deputy and all the stuff that comes with that, I have all the resources a cop would have,” Hall said at Thursday's meeting. “And it has been absolutely great.”
Cy Young Youth League will have blitz ball fundraising tournament in September
NEWCOMERSTOWN − The Cy Young Youth League has been thinking outside of the box for local fundraising to benefit improvements and other costs associated with the league. "Several of us set around after a board meeting discussing our next fundraiser and we wanted something new and fresh, different, and fun to spark interest," Jenna Marstrell said. "Nathan Watson suggested blitz ball as they knew another group that had held one and it was a success. I admit I was the first to say what is blitz ball which in turn I was laughed at then told wiffle ball. We then formed a group to oversee and plan the blitz ball tournament which includes myself, Amy and Mitch Barron and Nathan. Many of our board members are experienced in running baseball tournaments, so we are hoping that will be helpful in orchestrating this tournament."
UH Samaritan doctor explains benefits of seeking hospice, palliative care at end of life
Most people are familiar with the idea of hospice, although at times they simply associate hospice care with death. What most do not realize is palliative care is a part of hospice care and is aimed at quality of life. The two terms can be used interchangeably and the care provided to patients who receive hospice or palliative care is to ease their stress and enable the best possible quality of life and support them and their...
Purrrrfectly fine: Annual feline show draws 300-plus cats and kittens to Wooster
Call them and they will come. The Buckeye Ohio Rollers Club recently pulled into Wooster for its annual Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show at the Wayne County Event Center on the fairgrounds in Wooster. There were 185 cats and kittens entered into the seven show rings Saturday and 173...
Unemployment claims in Ohio increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Ohio rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,162 in the week ending July 13, up from 7,495 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Ohio politicians react to Biden dropping re-election bid
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — President Joe Biden dropped his re-election campaign Sunday, July 21, in an earthquake to the presidential race. Politicians in and from Ohio offered their opinions: I thank President Biden for his years of committed service to the country we love — as Senator, as Vice President, and as President. Sen. Sherrod […]
Michigan Republicans shrug off Vance Ohio ribbing in must-win state
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s story of overcoming personal hardship was one of the reasons former President Donald Trump tapped him to become his running mate, with the hope people in the midwestern battleground states, including Michigan, would relate to him. Although the 39-year-old Ohio senator’s nomination acceptance speech last […]
Patients or profits? Some fear recreational marijuana could kill Ohio's medical program
Andrew Hopkins wakes up every day with a dull pain in his back. He injured it nearly three years ago on the job for FedEx, winding up with two herniated discs after he lifted some tractor parts. The pain was brutal at the beginning: Doctors prescribed him Percocet, and he visited the emergency room on several occasions.
Just Askin': Which presidential election in last 50 years brought most Ohioans to polls?
The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google. With presidential debates underway, more Americans are thinking about who they are going to vote for this fall. ...
Genetic aneurysm survivor calls for more research, funding
Lisa Robarge's late mother and her older brother experienced brain aneurysms. Robarge talked with state representatives in March to press for more public funding for research. Robarge wants more awareness that some aneurysms are genetic. The pain hit like a thunderclap. Last August, Lisa Robarge was getting ready for work...
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