Chesapeake’s Wentz to wrestle with Wheeling
CHESAPEAKE — Laila Wentz doesn’t see herself as a trailblazer, but she did help to clear the path. One of the first to participate in the newly-sanctione...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Prep roundup: Fairland rallies twice to beat Chesapeake 12-9
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio -- Fairland won a wild game 12-9 over Chesapeake Thursday in high school softball. The Dragons (3-18 overall, 1-13 Ohio Valley Conference) j...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Scouts partner with American Legion for flag retirement
Members of Boy Scouts Troop 38 of Proctorville, Ohio, led by Scott Shuff, participated in a flag retirement ceremony Sunday afternoon at an American Legion p...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Sweet Home man suspected of swatting in Ohio bomb hoaxes
Federal authorities believe he was part of a Discord group just trying to get the biggest reaction from the targeted victims.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Enbridge Ohio resolves Monday gas leak
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department and Enbridge Gas Ohio responded late Monday morning to a gas leak near South McDonel Street and South Shore Drive, which ca...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Lima man arrested following Monday drug raid
LIMA — The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, with the assistance of the Lima Police Department SWAT team, executed a residential search warrant at 621 N....
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Renewal PTO approved for hog farm near Scott
SCOTT — The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Review Appeals Commission has issued a final permit to operate renewal for the Vandenhengel Po...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Officials announce schedule of Ohio ramp, lane closures for Brent Spence project
As construction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project gets underway, officials have announced a schedule for ramp and lane closures on the Ohio side.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
FBI raids Ohio voter registration nonprofit
Critics said the FBI raid smacked of desperation by the Trump administration just ahead of the midterms
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Ohio’s Republican Governor Breaks With Party on Death Penalty—Here’s Why
DeWine breaks with GOP, urging Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it no longer deters crime.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Who is Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday used his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in Ohio.The 79-year-old Republican cited hi...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
The Vista at Origin Park helps bring new life to former landfill site in Clarksville
The Vista at Origin Park, a $20 million venue for weddings, corporate functions and social events along the Ohio River in Clarksville, is now open after 19 m...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Hudson and Exley new Hidden Valley winners; Fields takes Pure Stock special
CLEARFIELD — Josh Fields of Brockport picked up the Pure Stock special Friday night at Hidden Valley Speedway while BJ Hudson of Clearfield and Isaac Exley...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
DeWine announces availability of $100M in loans to support home construction across Ohio 1 MIN READ
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have announced that applications are now being accepted for a...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
AAA7’s Simpson named Volunteer Rookie of the Year
Carla Simpson, community services specialist at the Area Agency on Aging District 7, was recently honored by the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information P...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files, a board member of the or...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Teens learn about faith while building a hot rod at Ohio summer camp
Learn about the Christian Rodders & Racers Association (CRA) Hot Rod Camp, a transformative mentorship program where teenagers build cars while fostering con...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Docterman to host campaign kickoff event in Portsmouth
Democratic candidate Collin Docterman will officially launch his campaign for Ohio
Jun 16, 2026Open source
3 killed, including 2 kids, in crash in Ohio Hannah Howard, Gunner Howard and Peyton Howard were killed in...
Hannah Howard, Gunner Howard and Peyton Howard were killed in a crash in Pike County, Ohio, on Monday, officials said.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Ohio soccer announces 2026 schedule
The Ohio soccer team has released its 2026 schedule, head coach Aaron Rodgers announced on Friday. The 19-game schedule includes two scrimmages, 11 home game...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Paige McMenemy named head coach of Ohio softball
Paige McMenemy has been named the 13th head coach in the history of the Ohio softball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid on Monday.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Region: Southern Ohio
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Sweet Home man suspected of swatting in Ohio bomb hoaxes
Federal authorities believe he was part of a Discord group just trying to get the biggest reaction from the targeted victims.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Enbridge Ohio resolves Monday gas leak
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department and Enbridge Gas Ohio responded late Monday morning to a gas leak near South McDonel Street and South Shore Drive, which ca...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Lima man arrested following Monday drug raid
LIMA — The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, with the assistance of the Lima Police Department SWAT team, executed a residential search warrant at 621 N....
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Renewal PTO approved for hog farm near Scott
SCOTT — The Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Review Appeals Commission has issued a final permit to operate renewal for the Vandenhengel Po...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Officials announce schedule of Ohio ramp, lane closures for Brent Spence project
As construction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project gets underway, officials have announced a schedule for ramp and lane closures on the Ohio side.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
FBI raids Ohio voter registration nonprofit
Critics said the FBI raid smacked of desperation by the Trump administration just ahead of the midterms
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Ohio’s Republican Governor Breaks With Party on Death Penalty—Here’s Why
DeWine breaks with GOP, urging Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it no longer deters crime.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Who is Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday used his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in Ohio.The 79-year-old Republican cited hi...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
The Vista at Origin Park helps bring new life to former landfill site in Clarksville
The Vista at Origin Park, a $20 million venue for weddings, corporate functions and social events along the Ohio River in Clarksville, is now open after 19 m...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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