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The Logan Daily News
Plaintiffs in short-term rental lawsuit ask judge to sanction defendant company
LOGAN — After 20 homeowners in a Green Township housing subdivision filed a lawsuit against a Florida company for buying a home there and turning it into a short-term rental, the company responded with a countersuit, alleging that the plaintiffs were interfering with its attempts to sell the property. Now the plaintiffs from Brad-Mer Acres have fired back with a motion asking a judge to dismiss the counterclaim, and to sanction the defendant company for “frivolous conduct.” In filing the countersuit, the motion alleges, defendant Palm Side Paradise LLC (PSP) is trying to “bully” the homeowners. “Because the counterclaim is not warranted under existing law and serves only to increase the cost of this litigation, Plaintiffs also request a hearing on sanctions,” the motion states. In August 2024 PSP bought a five-bedroom house in the subdivision, turned it into a short-term rental (STR) for up to 16 guests, and began marketing it on websites such as Airbnb.com and VRBO.com. In response, 10 residents of the subdivision filed a lawsuit in Hocking County Common Pleas Court, in which they argued that using the house as an STR violates Brad-Mer’s restrictive covenants. They also claimed that the rental was creating a nuisance.
WHIZ
South Zanesville Firefighters Rally Around Family in Need
ZANESVILLE, OH – The South Zanesville Fire Department is getting ready for a chicken dinner benefiting a daughter of one of their firefighters. On Sunday at the Fire Department beginning at 11AM, you can stop in or carry out a chicken dinner consisting of half a chicken, coleslaw, apple sauce, and a roll.
takingthekids.com
The Small-Town Ohio Buffet Families Keep Coming Back To For Broasted Chicken, Pie, And A Petting Zoo
Goats are waiting just outside the back of this buffet, and kids can feed them after the pie course. That is not a sentence you read every day. Inside, broasted chicken anchors a long spread of home-style cooking. Real mashed potatoes, roast beef, and a salad bar share the room with a wall of homemade pies.
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Animal Shelter Society Pet of the Week: Meet Whitney!
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Our Pet of the Week from the Animal Shelter Society is as sweet as chocolate and will always love you. Whitney is a 9-year-old Terrier who weighs around 20 pounds. April Gibson, the executive director of the Animal Shelter Society, says Whitney would prefer for an adult-only home and is an excellent lap dog.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
NewsForce 24/7
Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties
ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]
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Heath directs more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to Licking County HOME Court.
The City of Heath is contributing more than $62,000 in opioid settlement funds to support services provided through Licking County’s HOME Court. The specialized court was established in 2025 and works with individuals experiencing homelessness and other challenges, including substance-use disorders and mental health needs. Heath Police Captain Dave...
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Ohio Softball Adds Five Signees, Including Two Ohio Stars, for 2027-28
The Ohio softball team added five athletes during the early signing period, head coach Paige McMenemy announced Thursday, Nov. 12, according to Ohio University Athletics — a class that spans four states and includes two of Ohio’s own standout players. Joining the Bobcats for the 2027-28 season are McKenna Cassidy, Giana Chirpas, Breann Lipold, Harlie […]
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Newark Advocate
Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal
Another championship season for the Newark Catholic volleyball team has come to an end. NC was unable to sustain a fast start Nov. 12 in a loss to Fort Loramie, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19, in a Division VII state semifinal at Wright State. The Green Wave (21-5) were reigning Division VI state champions and hoping stay on top but fell to Fort Loramie (23-4), the 2024 Division VII state champion. Leah Caudill recorded 15 kills in her final match for NC, which led 9-1 in the first set before Fort Loramie came charging back, eventually scoring six of the final seven points. Sophia Basham added 14 kills, Gabbie Hill 22 assists and Calla Whitlach 17 digs. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Newark Catholic volleyball falls in Division VII state semifinal