Tyler Mathias

Owls build leads, but fall to Bishops in NCAC opener

DELAWARE, Ohio – The Kenyon College men’s basketball team had flashes of success in Wednesday night’s North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) regular season opener on the road against Ohio Wesleyan, building leads at multiple points throughout the game. However, the Bishops surged ahead in the second half to take the game 84-73.  First-year Marius Mazeika led the Owls with 17 …

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Motorcycle Ohio Announces Funding to Conduct Motorcycle Rider Training

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s state-funded motorcycle rider education program is pleased to announce grant funding opportunities for 2026 are available to government agencies and not-for-profit organizations. Agencies that wish to offer certified motorcycle rider training to the public must apply by Jan. 3, 2025. The complete grant guidelines can be found on the “Become A Provider” page on Motorcycle Ohio website at www.Motorcycle.Ohio.gov. …

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RADNOR WOMAN PLEADED GUILTY TO 14 COUNTS OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT

December 3, 2024 – Rhonda Coomes, a 53-year-old Radnor woman, pleaded guilty today to 14 counts of endangering children, all felonies of the third degree. Each count of endangering children relates to a different victim. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into Coomes, who operated an in-home daycare at her residence, after the Sheriff’s Office received anonymous complaints …

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Governor DeWine Announces $86.1 Million in Brownfield Remediation Grants 

In December 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department ofDevelopment Director Lydia Mihalik announced $86.1 million in grants for local communities as part ofthe Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program. Short summaries of each grant can be found below. Thesesummaries were compiled by the Department of Development. Those with detailed questions about aproject should contact the entity …

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Conrad Named Crossroads League Offensive Player of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. – After a career game for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team against Campbellsville University last Tuesday, Bailey Conrad has been named the Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week by the Crossroads League on Monday, December 2. Conrad poured in a career-high 29 points in the 85-78 win over the Tigers. The grad-senior from Cordon, Indiana shot …

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Create a new holiday tradition by giving blood or platelets

As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Crossencourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month.Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensurepatients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.Record-breaking November travel is expected to …

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MVNU to host OMEA District 10 Honor Bands

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Bands on Saturday, Dec 7. The day will include a morning of instruction for both bands and will culminate with a concert at 3:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. …

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Patrol releases Thanksgiving holiday report

COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, eight people were killed in seven crashes on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in the fewest deaths since 2018, when seven people were killed. The five-day Thanksgiving reporting period began on Wednesday, November 27 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. Of the eight people killed, three were not wearing …

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Ohio Mr. Football Finalists Announced

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2024 Ohio Mr. Football Award. The winner will be announced next Thursday at 4 p.m. in Canton prior to the start of the OHSAA football state championships. The prestigious honor has been awarded since 1987. The OPSMA district chairpersons and officers have selected eight outstanding finalists. The voting process is nearly …

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Pairings Set for OHSAA Football State Championships 

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following the state semifinals Friday night, the pairings are now set for the 53rd Annual Ohio High School Athletic Association football state championships. Seven title games will be played December 5-7 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, beginning with the Division II game on Thursday night. OHSAA Football State Championships Pairings Designated home team listed …

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