COLUMBUS, Ohio — An online petition circulating on social media is calling on The Ohio State University to remove the name of billionaire Les Wexner from campus buildings, citing his past ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The petition, addressed to the university’s president and Board of Trustees, argues that maintaining Wexner’s name on […]
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Tractor Supply announces February lineup of animal-focused events
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee — Tractor Supply Company announced a series of animal-focused events set to launch this month nationwide, including the return of its annual Chick Days promotion and the debut of a new event called Animal Days. The rural lifestyle retailer said the promotions will include in-store activities, product discounts, and community events at stores […]
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“Serious content doesn’t rush decisions—it ›clarifies them,” Maximilian Obersteller
‹ When living in a digital world that has come to be defined by lightning-fast communications, it is sometimes nice to take a step back to appreciate the big picture. Content creation specialist and digital journalist Maximilian Obersteller likewise understands that customers never want to be forced to make decisions. They should instead be guided […]
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Ohio Department of Agriculture honors 10 soil and water conservation districts for drought relief efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 10 Soil and Water Conservation Districts on Wednesday for their leadership in delivering drought relief to livestock producers following the 2024 growing season. The awards were presented by ODA Director Brian Baldridge during the 2026 Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Annual Partnership Meeting […]
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Ohio lawmaker pushes for ‘Andy’s Law’ amid conviction in state’s largest prison drug conspiracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio lawmaker is intensifying calls for “Andy’s Law” to overhaul prison security and impose harsher penalties on violence against corrections officers, spotlighting vulnerabilities exposed by inmate-issued tablets that officials say are routinely “jailbroken” to enable drug deals and even financial transactions. The bipartisan House Bill 338, which sailed through the Ohio […]
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Horror Writers Association announces 2026 Summer Scares reading list
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Horror Writers Association has announced its 2026 Summer Scares reading list, an annual program highlighting horror titles for adult, young adult, and middle grade readers. The eighth annual list was released in partnership with Booklist, Book Riot, iREAD, and NoveList, a division of EBSCO Information Services. Organizers said the program is […]
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Union City high school secretary arrested on child seduction charges, police say
UNION CITY, Indiana — A high school secretary employed by the Randolph Eastern School Corporation has been arrested on child seduction charges following an investigation by the Union City Police Department. According to a statement released by the Union City Police Department, officers were initially notified of a reported overnight battery. During the investigation, police […]
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Handwritten note criticizes siren use during emergency response in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A handwritten note left for the Saltcreek-Tarlton Volunteer Fire Department is drawing attention after it questioned the use of sirens during a recent emergency call. The note, which was photographed and shared publicly, reads: “Please consider the neighbors when you are responding to an emergency call. The use of the sirens […]
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Waverly declares mandatory water conservation emergency amid ongoing leak
WAVERLY, Ohio — The Village of Waverly has declared a mandatory water conservation emergency because of an ongoing leak tied to rapid temperature changes, according to a public notice distributed Monday. The emergency will remain in effect until further notice, village officials said in the document titled “Mandatory Water Conservation Notice,” dated Feb. 16, 2026. […]