Ohio Farm Bureau names new director for four area counties
The Ohio Farm Bureau has named Olivia Robinson of Hanover as organization director for Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties. Robinson will work with county bureaus to address issues important to members and their communities, according to a community announcement. Robinson has six years of experience in the...
Columbus Baby’s Skull-Shattering Death: Mom Indicted, Boyfriend Charged
Autopsy findings released Wednesday lay out in stark detail how 9-month-old Michael Tustin died in September, with multiple skull fractures, brain bleeds and severe neck injuries that Franklin County’s coroner has concluded were the result of abuse. The death has been ruled a homicide, and his mother, Billie Jo...
One dead, one injured in Hancock County crash
A Findlay man is dead and a McComb woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on on State Route 186 in Hancock County. According to a press release from Ohio State Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Paul Leader was traveling south on State Route 186 at approximately 10 p.m. when he traveled left of center. Leader,...
A math equation: Ohio – Property Taxes = Total devastation for our communities
As a high school math teacher, I have spent my career sharing my love of equations. There is beauty in the simplicity of knowing that the inputs will always equal the outputs, no exceptions. Our state lawmakers know this well. They fiddled with the inputs of the Fair School Funding...
Video shows Columbus police take woman down to the ground during arrest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Columbus Division of Police said Ohio’s inspector general is now investigating a use-of-force incident involving an officer. The incident was captured on cell phone video in the Linden area on Tuesday evening. The video shows a woman walking backward toward officers who have their guns...
Ohio Weather Alert: Storms Develop by 2 PM South of I-71 With Wind and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Isolated thunderstorms could develop as early as midday Friday across southern Ohio, bringing the risk of damaging winds and large hail during the afternoon hours. According to the National...
That “Meteor” Over Texas Was Not What You Think
A lot of North Texans had their eyes on the sky Tuesday night, March 17, 2026 — and their phones out. Videos flooded X (Twitter) and Facebook showing a glowing, orange object drifting over Red Oak, Texas, just south of Dallas. It left a brilliant tail, rose and fell, changed direction, and eventually burned out....
From Streets to Strategy Westerville Opens The Doors To City Government
There’s a difference between living in a city and understanding how it actually works. This summer, Westerville is offering residents a chance to move from the sidelines into the inner workings of local government through the Westerville Citizen’s Academy Experience. The multi-week program, held on Thursday evenings,...
Jake Diebler Shares Message on Ohio State’s Future After Loss to TCU
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler reacts to Buckeyes’ March Madness loss to TCU, emphasizing team growth, toughness and what comes next.
This Giant Italian Wonderland In Ohio Makes Fresh Pasta Daily And Serves Wall-To-Wall Comfort
There is a spot in Ohio where one visit can turn into a full afternoon without much effort. You can fill your cart with imported cheeses, house-made sauces, and specialty pantry finds, then sit down for a real Italian meal without ever stepping outside. Fresh pasta is made daily, the...
