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Missing Dad and Daughter Found Dead in River Days After Her Shoes and Socks Were Located Nearby By Jillian Frankel
“A knee-jerk reaction at level 10”: Ohio Republicans want to execute for political murders

“A knee-jerk reaction at level 10”: Ohio Republicans want to execute for political murders

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Republicans want to make politically motivated killings a death-penalty offense in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, carving out a special class of murder that critics warn is both dangerous and unworkable....

Owner:  Newhouse family
Ontario Local Schools retains four star rating on Ohio School Report Cards

Ontario Local Schools retains four star rating on Ohio School Report Cards

The latest round of Ohio School Report Cards is out. Here's how traditional public, community and charter schools did. We also have information on career technical programs and the area's dropout recovery programs. ONTARIO — Your child likely...

Owner:  Carl Fernyak
8 O’Jays Love Songs That Showcase Philly Soul at Its Best.

8 O’Jays Love Songs That Showcase Philly Soul at Its Best.

Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) The O’Jays stand as one of the most defining groups in soul and R&B history. Rising from the streets of Canton, Ohio, and cementing their legend under the Philadelphia International Records...

Owner:  Calvin Thomas Adams
Plymouth-Shiloh Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

Plymouth-Shiloh Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District retained its overall rating of four stars on the newest round of Ohio School Report Cards. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its report cards for public...

Owner:  Carl Fernyak
Lucas Local Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

Lucas Local Schools retains 4 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

LUCAS — Lucas Local Schools retained its overall rating of four stars when Ohio released its state report cards this week. Supt. Brad Herman said report card scores “are a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of our staff, students,...

Owner:  Carl Fernyak
Clear Fork retains 3.5-star rating on Ohio School Report Card

Clear Fork retains 3.5-star rating on Ohio School Report Card

BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools retained its overall rating of 3.5 stars when Ohio’s school report car results were released this week. “There are areas where we are encouraged by our performance, as well as areas where we see room for...

Owner:  Carl Fernyak
An Ohio high school cancels its football season amid a lawsuit alleging players were violently hazed
Northeastern field hockey loses hard-fought game against Ohio State

Northeastern field hockey loses hard-fought game against Ohio State

Northeastern field hockey (3-2, 0-0 CAA) fell 2-0 to the #12 Ohio State University Buckeyes (3-3, 0-0 Big 10) in the Sundae Fundae Alumni game. But an ice cream truck helped to console the watching alumni, and a local children’s field hockey team...

Owner:  Northeastern University
Crestview Local Schools retains 3.5 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

Crestview Local Schools retains 3.5 star rating on Ohio School Report Card

OLIVESBURG — Crestview Local Schools, which also spans into Ashland County, retained its overall rating of 3.5 stars, up from three stars two years ago when Ohio released its state report card results this week. “We are proud of the progress we’ve...

Owner:  Carl Fernyak
Election confusion remains as the Ohio Supreme Court refuses Nelsonville’s request to remove candidates from the ballot

Election confusion remains as the Ohio Supreme Court refuses Nelsonville’s request to remove candidates from the ballot

By: David Forster Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 < < Back to ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied the city of Nelsonville’s request that certain candidates for office be removed from the ballot. [Steve Heap |...

Owner:  Ohio University
Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ohio’s tropical native fruit

Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ohio’s tropical native fruit

Beyond Brannan’s work, his graduate students are also playing a major role in pushing the pawpaw conversation forward, both at the festival and beyond. Shelby George, a second-year graduate student in Ohio University’s dietetics program, has a...

Owner:  Ohio University
Bestselling authors James Clear, Ryan Hawk to be featured at OHIO event Oct. 1

Bestselling authors James Clear, Ryan Hawk to be featured at OHIO event Oct. 1

The Ohio University community is invited to attend a special event featuring bestselling authors James Clear and Ryan Hawk on Wednesday, Oct. 1. From 2-4 p.m. in Nelson Commons, all students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to be...

Owner:  Ohio University
Relief available for central Ohio flood victims

Relief available for central Ohio flood victims

LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — Two rounds of flash flooding from back-to-back days of heavy rainfall in south-central Ohio in July caused widespread damage and forced evacuations. Now, as communities work to rebuild, relief is on the way for those...

Owner:  Nexstar Media Group
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Ohio Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Flooding

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Ohio Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Flooding

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Ohio businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by flooding occurring July 26-28. The SBA issued a disaster...

Owner:  American Government
Clear Fork finishes second in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference boys golf championship race
Fairview Park has first woman firefighter in decades

Fairview Park has first woman firefighter in decades

FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio (WOIO) - The city’s first woman firefighter in decades was sworn in earlier this week. Fairview Park Mayor Bill Schneider called it an historic moment for the city. Kayleigh Orner is the first woman firefighter in the...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Broadcast and cable TV post first gains since April amid football season kickoff

Broadcast and cable TV post first gains since April amid football season kickoff

Subscribe to NCS for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements in broadcast technology, creative design and engineering delivered to your inbox. Traditional television saw its first share increase since April, fueled by the...

Owner:  Michael P. Hill & Dak Dillon
Joel Klatt blasts ‘narcissistic’ media members after viral Brian Kelly moment
Ohio weighs allowing politicians, judges to carry concealed handguns at work in response to safety concerns

Ohio weighs allowing politicians, judges to carry concealed handguns at work in response to safety concerns

COLUMBUS, Ohio—State elected officials and judges with a concealed-carry permit would be allowed to carry concealed handguns into the Ohio Statehouse and other government buildings, under newly introduced legislation in the Ohio House. House Bill...

Owner:  Newhouse family

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