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Court/Crime
2 months ago
Sexual assault of a minor results in eleven-and-a-half-year sentence for Zanesville man

Logan Forker, 20, was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual assault of a 13-year-old minor in Muskingum County.

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Weather
2 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect across Northern Ohio until 8 p.m. as heat index reaches 100 degrees

A heat advisory remains in place for much of northern Ohio through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Kings Island opens 2026 season with debut of Phantom Theater dark ride

The historic park kicks off its summer season Saturday with the return of iconic characters and a century-old carousel celebration.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Kings Island to kick off 2026 season with new “Phantom Theater” Dark Ride

Kings Island kicks off its 2026 season on April 18 with the debut of the Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare dark ride and a centennial celebration for the historic Grand Carousel.

Local
4 months ago
Mount Gilead man killed in two-vehicle Morrow County crash

A 43-year-old Mount Gilead man died Tuesday morning following a collision at the intersection of County Road 24 and County Road 228 in Peru Township.

Education
4 months ago
Ohio State Marion to host artist reception for new sustainability exhibit April 15

The community is invited to explore “Wheels in Motion,” an interactive exhibition at the Kuhn Fine Arts Gallery that highlights regional environmental resilience and the circular nature of community renewal.

Regional
4 months ago
Morrow County Chamber to host ‘Night at the Races’ derby fundraiser

The Morrow County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Derby Day with an interactive “Night at the Races” featuring simulated horse racing, high-stakes auctions, and scholarship fundraising.

Government
4 months ago
Serious concerns surround the elimination of property taxes in Ohio

Ohio fire and EMS departments warn that eliminating property taxes could jeopardize public safety by causing staffing shortages, station closures, and longer emergency response times across the state.

Regional
5 months ago
Fatal crash kills Bucyrus woman

A single-vehicle crash on state Route 18 near Tiffin claimed the lives of four people, including a Bucyrus woman and three Tiffin residents, late Thursday night.

Regional
5 months ago
Arson investigation underway after structure fire in Wyandot County

The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating a suspected arson at an abandoned Forest trailer home following the identification of a person of interest.