Small town gas station in Ohio sells massive winning scratch-off
Risingsun woman wins $50K on Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket Risingsun, OH – A Wood County woman is celebrating a big win after snagging a $50,000 prize on the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off ticket, making her the latest resident of the small village of Risingsun to cash in on lottery…
Local schools are running low on ‘calamity days’
The bitter cold temperatures Tuesday morning caused more than 500 schools to close in Northeast Ohio, yet again.
Midwest Weather Alert: Strange Night Noises Across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois Near I-70
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana — Loud booming noises reported overnight across parts of the Midwest are prompting questions from residents, particularly in communities spanning Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois near the...
Police searching for fugitive wanted on multiple charges in Ohio
OHIO — Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is asking for the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old man wanted on multiple felony charges. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Mark Damore has been wanted since Dec. 29, 2025. Authorities said Damore faces an extensive list of charges, including two counts of...
10-day skills training program aims to close Western Ohio’s manufacturing skills gap
Ohio is in the midst of a “talent shortage,” meaning there are more open job positions than there are unemployed persons able to fill them. In an effort to meet this demand, a new manufacturing training program will launch this spring. Applications for it are now open. It’s...
More than 200 antlers forfeited in yearslong Ohio investigation: Ohio Division of Wildlife
An Ohio hunter faces penalties and jail time after a yearslong investigation that officials said led to the forfeiture of hundreds of deer antlers.
Charges Dropped Against Ohio Men
Four men accused of imprisoning a woman and burning her in Butler Township had their charges dropped. In November, police charged four Ohio men for an alleged assault, attempted theft, and abuse of a Butler woman. Police accused 20-year-old Aiden Suren, 18-year-old David Anderson, and 19-year-old Resean Graham all...
How far would you go to get to work? This Ohio weatherman ran miles...
A central Ohio meteorologist took a long run to work during a major snowstorm Sunday. Andrew ‘Buck’ Michael, a Good Day Columbus weatherman for ABC 6/Fox 28 who is an avid runner, ran over 4.5 miles to and from the station Sunday during a major snowstorm. “I’m tired,”...
Overhead sign falls across Ohio interstate after crash
The crash happened on Interstate 77 north in Copley Township.
100-year-old national retailer closing a Columbus location
This Seattle-based national chain has been providing outerwear, apparel, and accessories for over 100 years, but one of its Columbus locations is saying goodbye. The Eddie Bauer Warehouse & Salvage Store located at 4599 Fisher Rd. in Columbus will be closing their doors as of January 28th, 2026, according to a...
