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Liberty Union's Emilyn Kanet is OSU Wexner Medical Center Athlete of Week
In a vote that ended June 7, Dispatch.com readers selected the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center high school Athlete of the Week for competitions that took place from before June 2. This week's winner is Liberty Union softball player Emilyn Kanet. Kanet hit a three-run single in the...
Ohio Department of Transportation schedules closures of Linden Avenue and Ohio 155
ZANESVILLE − The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced work for Muskingum and Perry counties. Linden Avenue will have nightly closures for beam erection on Interstate 70 from June 10 to 13. This is part of the of complete reconstruction of I-70 through Zanesville from U.S. 40 to Ohio 93.
2024 Hot Rod Power Tour is coming to two Kentucky cities. What to know about schedule, route, tickets
The Hot Rod Power Tour, a long-standing national traveling car show featuring over 6,000 custom vehicles for its 30th year, is making two stops in Kentucky this month as part of a five-city cruise. Here's what to know about it. Kentucky Attractions, EventsSee how Kentucky attractions ranked in USA Today's...
Groveport power restored after more than 2,500 customers had outages
GROVEPORT, Ohio (WCMH) — A large power outage in Groveport left more than 2,500 AEP Ohio customers without power but it has since been restored. AEP Ohio said the outage affected customers in the area near Ebright and Groveport roads. AEP Ohio and a spokesman with Groveport police said the cause of the outage is […]
Shumate's return after lost season helps bolster Licking all-stars
HEATH ― Heath's Grayson Shumate is still sporting a leg brace, but he's also wearing a smile these days. After his senior football and basketball seasons were lost to a torn ACL, he never thought he would get to put the pads on again. But opportunity suddenly knocked, and Shumate was able to answer. ...
Former Bengals safety JoJuan Armour eager to tackle new role: Reynoldsburg football coach
A former NFL and Canadian Football League player, JoJuan Armour is looking forward to coaching Reynoldsburg's football program. Pending approval from the Reynoldsburg City Schools board of education during its meeting Tuesday, Armour will succeed Mark Philmore, who stepped down after two seasons. ...
Local students make dean's list at Miami University
OXFORD, Ohio — Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for the spring semester 2024 have been named to the dean’s list recognizing academic excellence. They include: • Ethan Poole of Rushville • Gabe Finta of Thornville • Nicole Evans of Glenford • Nick Russell of New Lexington Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio-with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg-Miami serves more than 22,600 undergraduates across more than 100 areas of study, and more than 2,200 graduate students through 78 master’s and doctoral degree programs.
Mid-State League honors top baseball players in Buckeye and Cardinal Divisions
LANCASTER — The Mid-State League-Buckeye and Cardinal Divisions have recognized their all-conference baseball teams, including players and coaches of the Year. More: In overcoming injury, Bloom-Carroll’s Markus Roberson continues to persevere ...
Cast your vote now for the Eagle-Gazette High School Softball Player of the Year
LANCASTER — The high school softball season has wrapped up, meaning postseason awards continue to roll in. On Friday, the Eagle-Gazette will release its All-Area Softball team, which consists of first team, second team, honorable mention selections, and the Player of the Year and Coach of the Year. Eagle-Gazette readers can now vote online...
Pataskala solar panel manufacturer ships first panels to Hardin County
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Built in Ohio. Used for Ohio. A company manufacturing solar panels in Pataskala shipped its first panels to a new solar energy center under construction in Hardin County. Illuminate USA began operations at its 1.1 million-square-foot facility back in February. The facility has now shipped...
Whitehall says Pride project is halted after worker intimidation
WHITEHALL, Ohio (WSYX) — In honor of Pride Month, the mayor of Whitehall issued an official proclamation. Multiple painted rainbow crosswalks were set to be added on Yearling Road in Whitehall to celebrate. However, that changed when city officials said workers laying down the paint faced intimidation and violence.
Binckley, Heath ride fast start into third state baseball championship
AKRON ― Tannar Patterson was dealing in the high 80s in last year's Division III state semifinals, but injury prevented him from ever throwing a pitch in 2024. However, in Saturday's Division III state finals at Canal Park, the Heath junior second baseman fired maybe the biggest "strike" of his career and let...
'Just driven': Pickerington Central grad Myriah Massey making splash in beach volleyball
After a stellar four-year career with the Pickerington Central girls volleyball program, Myriah Massey has embarked on the next chapter in her life. Of course that chapter includes volleyball and continued success in the sport. ...
County set to upgrade Weber Sanitary Sewer Force Main for future industrial park clients
Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties were awarded a combined $13.49 million in funds this week from the Ohio BUILDS water and wastewater infrastructure grant. The program awarded $122.7 million total in grant awards to help improve water infrastructure in 59 counties. The funding is part of the sixth round of...
Licking County woman pleads ‘no contest’ to vehicular manslaughter, victim’s family responds
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – A Licking County woman changed her not guilty plea to “no contest” for vehicular manslaughter Friday. Janie Gibson, 40, was in court for the death of Landon Eaton, 19. Eaton was on a motorcycle heading home from his job at Best Buy in Heath when Gibson pulled out in front of […]
A model in Newark? Mansfield officials explore ideas for Westinghouse site redevelopment
A mixed-use development on the site of a former Westinghouse warehouse in Newark could serve as a prototype to redevelop the area in Mansfield where Westinghouse had its manufacturing facilities. Mansfield area officials including Mayor Jodie Perry; Andy McGinty and Amy Hamrick from the Richland County Land Bank; Jessica Gribben...
Granville Christian Academy expanding; purchases new building for K-2 classes
As Ohio has expanded its universal school voucher program, a Licking County school is growing to keep up with demand. Granville Christian Academy has purchased a building northeast of Cherry Valley Road and Westgate Drive that will house its kindergarten through second grade classes as soon as the 2024-25 school year.
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