Tyler Mathias

Drivers Urged to Help Secure Fourth Straight Year of Declining Traffic Deaths

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) are asking motorists to make safe driving a top priority this holiday season to ensure Ohio hits its goal of four straight years of declining traffic fatalities. While there had been a rise in traffic deaths from 2018 to a peak of …

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Kemar Jackson and Rachel (Fiely) Kerns to Be Inducted into Cougar Wall of Fame 

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Mount Vernon Nazarene University alethic department is pleased to announce the inductions of Rachel Fiely (Now Rachel Kerns) and Kemar Jackson into the MVNU Cougar Wall of Fame.   Kerns will be inducted at the halftime of the men’s basketball game on homecoming night against Northwestern Ohio (7:30 p.m. tip-off) on November 14. Jackson is set to be inducted …

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COTC Helping Veterans Build Their Next Chapter

Each Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform in defense of our freedoms. At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), that spirit of gratitude extends beyond a single day. Our institution’s year-round commitment to military and veteran students helps them achieve their educational and professional goals. Dedicated advisors help arrange …

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Honoring Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members Across the Globe

— This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross celebrates all veterans and active-duty service members. From when they first join the military, and for the rest of their lives, the Red Cross stands by service members and their families through our Service to the Armed Forces programs.   Our Service to the Armed Forces programs helps members of the military, veterans, their …

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Governor DeWine Welcomes 20 Inductees to Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today welcomed 20 Ohioans as the newest members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. These individuals were honored during an induction ceremony Thursday in recognition of their outstanding post-military accomplishments. “As we prepare to observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, we are honored to recognize the extraordinary individuals who make up the 2025 class of the …

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OHSAA Releases Football Third Round Playoff Pairings  

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the third round of the football playoffs. The higher seeded teams will host the regional semifinals on Friday, November 14. All games kick off Friday at 7 p.m. The better seeded team will serve as the host through the first three rounds of the playoffs. The regional …

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Kenyon’s turnaround season comes to a close

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — An impressive goal from Emily Patrzyk late in the second half propelled the host John Carroll University Blue Streaks to a 1-0 victory over the Kenyon College women’s soccer team in Thursday night’s North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal game from Don Shula Stadium. Kenyon, the No. 4-seeded team in the four-team tournament, defeated John Carroll, …

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Woogerd named Parks Superintendent in Mansfield

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF MANSFIELD: The City of Mansfield is pleased to announce the selection of Michael “Mike” Woogerd as the new Parks Superintendent. Chosen from a highly qualified pool of candidates, Mike officially began his role on Monday, November 3, 2025. Mike brings deep roots in the Mansfield area, having graduated from Lexington …

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OHSAA Releases Football Second Round Playoff Pairings  

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the second round of the football playoffs. The top four seeds in each region earned a bye last week and will host the first-round winners this week in the regional quarterfinals on Friday, November 7. All games kick off Friday at 7 p.m. The better seeded team …

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OHSAA Soccer State Tournament Pairings

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following the conclusion of the boys regional finals on Sunday evening, the pairings and state semifinal sites are now set for this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association girls and boys soccer state tournaments. The girls state semifinals on Tuesday night and the boys state semifinals on Wednesday night. The winners will advance to the state championship matches …

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