COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s first state tournament of the winter season begins Tuesday in Canton with the swimming and diving state tournament at C.T. Branin Natatorium. C.T. Branin Natatorium has the largest seating capacity of any natatorium in Ohio, with capacity for 2,000 fans. It marks the OHSAA’s 98th swimming and diving state tournament for boys …

The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three (3) crash fatalities in the county during January 2025. In January 2024, there were no crash fatalities reported. Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.  The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the goal to reduce traffic-related deaths. It is administered by …

The Licking County Health Department is included in a partnership between local agencies and organizations known as the Licking County Emergency Warming Center Task Force. The task force aims to coordinate and establish warming centers in Licking County for individuals who are in need of a warm and safe place to temporarily shelter on extremely cold days or nights during the winter.The Licking …

GRANVILLE, Ohio — Junior Djordje Dragojlovic nailed down Kenyon College’s first event title of the 2025 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship during Thursday’s session of the four-day meet at Denison University. His win helped keep the Owls in second place in the team standings. Dragojlovic claimed his title in the 50-yard freestyle with a winning …

COLUMBUS, OH – Former Ohio State football coach and Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel has officially been confirmed as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor. The Ohio Senate voted 31-1 in favor of Tressel’s appointment, followed by a 68-27 approval vote in the House. He replaces Jon Husted, who was recently appointed to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President …

February 12, 2025 – Today Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge James P. Schuck sentenced Steven M. Vicario, a 41-year-old Delaware man, to 25-30.5 years in prison for Rape, Sexual Battery, and Tampering with Evidence. Vicario has also been classified as a Tier III Sex Offender. Vicario was found guilty by a Delaware County Jury of two counts of Rape …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-12, 5-10 CL) returned home for a Crossroads League matchup against the (RV) University of Saint Francis (16-9, 9-6 CL) on Wednesday, February 12 in Ariel Arena. Saint Francis opened the game with a strong start, jumping out to a 10-2 lead over MVNU by the 17:00 mark. MVNU responded, narrowing the …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the 2025 induction class into the OPSMA Hall of Fame, which includes Ed Puskas and Rob Todor from newspapers in Northeast Ohio and Tom Wilson from the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. The OPSMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during the OHSAA boys basketball state finals at the University of Dayton Arena on Saturday, March 22. …

Ontario, OH – The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services. The Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults and those …

GAMBIER, Ohio — With a history that already includes 26 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) championship titles, including a pair over the last two seasons, the Kenyon College men’s swimming and diving team will be focused on obtaining yet another title when it travels to Denison University for this season’s four-day championship. Things get underway Wednesday evening with two relay …