11 Small Towns In Ohio Where You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security
Wondering where in Ohio you can stretch your Social Security check the furthest?. These 11 charming towns offer affordable living and friendly communities without emptying your retirement account!. 1. East Liverpool. Perched on the banks of the Ohio River, East Liverpool gives retirees big value for small dollars....
8 Humble Fried Chicken Restaurants In Ohio You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
Ever wondered where to find the most mouthwatering fried chicken in Ohio?. These 8 fantastic spots offer crispy, juicy delights and homestyle sides that will have you planning your next road trip immediately!. 1. Miller’s Chicken (Athens) When you’re in Athens, Miller’s Chicken is the place locals can’t stop...
This Easton landmark will say goodbye to 2025 and close its doors
Mother’s Bar & Grille will close out 2025 and close out its business. The Easton landmark announced Friday that it would close its doors for the last time at midnight on New Year’s Eve. “Saying goodbye is hard to do,” the restaurant posted on Facebook. “We want to...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — Thousands of Ohio residents are without electricity Friday afternoon as scattered power outages were reported across several counties in the state. According to data from PowerOutage.com, 2,248 customers are without power statewide as of Friday afternoon. The outage tracker was monitoring service for more than...
Heroic Ohioans seek to block $600M public windfall to billionaire Browns owners
Hooray for former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and his co-plaintiff, former lawmaker Jeff Crossman, who are challenging the authority of the General Assembly to transfer $600 million in state unclaimed funds to benefit the Browns Brook Park stadium project. And hooray for Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Bill...
$150,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — An Avon woman is celebrating the holidays after winning a $150,000 prize on an Ohio Lottery scratch-off ticket. According to the Ohio Lottery, the woman purchased a $5 Cash Explosion 25X ticket that turned out to be a top winner. After federal and state tax withholdings, she will receive approximately...
Endangered Lake Sturgeon released in 3 Ohio rivers
COLUMBUS – Reintroduction efforts for state-endangered lake sturgeon expanded to the Cuyahoga, Sandusky, and Scioto rivers in 2025, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As part of a large, regional partnership, the 6- to 8-inch-long juvenile sturgeon were released in the...
Barn destroyed by fire in Violet Township; no injuries reported
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A barn on Busey Road was completely destroyed in a fire early Friday morning, with the Violet Township Fire Department responding around 3 a.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Battalion Chief. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and...
Incarcerated women craft ornaments for ‘Redemption Tree’ at Ohio governor’s residence
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Christmas trees can have all sorts of themes. But one inside the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden carries special significance. It shares a message of hope and resilience. It’s called The Redemption Tree. This year, the theme celebrates America’s 250th birthday, featuring handmade...
Famous Ghost Towns in Ohio
You’ll find Ohio’s most famous ghost towns scattered across the state’s southeastern region, where coal mining and railroad industries once thrived. Moonville stands out as the most haunted, with its tunnel witnessing 27 deaths since 1856. Helltown earned notoriety when the government seized an entire community in...
