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Ohio businesses are booming, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted says, but local companies say workers are in short supply. At a discussion Monday hosted by Owens Community College, Sen. Husted (R., Ohio) praised the region’s manufacturing growth but said it is being stifled by the availability of skilled workers. “Northwest Ohio is

The last of three men charged with a botched robbery last year that ended with one of the robbers fatally shot has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and is poised to get the same prison sentence as the others. Pete Wheatley, Jr., 20, of the 1900 block of Chase Street, entered guilty pleas Monday in Lucas Count

WOOD COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A mother says her 6-year-old son drowned while in the temporary custody of Lucas County Children Services, and she is demanding to know how it happened. Xion Thomas, who had just completed kindergarten, died at Wood County Hospital after he was pulled from a...

After 2½ years, Rick Salem is back at Rick’s. Patrons looking for a hearty meal of French toast, eggs Benedict, a Cobb salad, or an inventive omelet can stop by to see the founder of Rick’s City Diner at the restaurant, located at 4333 Monroe St. #40. Though Mr. Salem, 80, has always retained ownership of the diner, he

Toledo officials on Monday dedicated a new public park that transforms a former confined disposal facility into a restored riverfront destination along the Maumee River. The city-owned property at 3100 N. Summit St. had once accepted material dredged from the Maumee River shipping channel in 1972 and 1973. “In 2021, th

There’s something undeniably thrilling about kicking up dirt on a rugged trail with the throttle wide open and nothing but trees, hills, and winding turns ahead. At R Adventure Park in Logan, Ohio, that adrenaline-fueled dream is yours for the taking. Whether you’re a first-time rider or a full-blown off-road enthusiast, this sprawling outdoor playground invites you to climb aboard an ATV and let your inner trailblazer loose.

You don’t expect to find a tropical beach in the middle of Ohio—but that’s exactly what makes Nelson Ledges Quarry Park such a fun surprise. Located in Garrettsville, about an hour from Cleveland or Akron, this lush, tree-lined oasis features turquoise water, a sandy swimming cove, and a laid-back, island-style vibe that feels worlds away from Midwest suburbia.

Half flea market, half funhouse, and 100% Midwest magic—Traders World in Lebanon, Ohio isn’t your average Sunday outing. This sprawling 11-building wonderland off I-75 is part bizarre bazaar, part vintage goldmine, and entirely unforgettable. Whether you're chasing the thrill of the hunt or just looking for an oddball afternoon adventure, this place delivers surprise around every corner.

Tucked away in the lush woods along the Little Miami River, there’s a medieval surprise waiting for you in Loveland, Ohio. It’s not a theme park or movie set—it’s a real stone castle, built brick by brick by one very determined man. Welcome to Loveland Castle, also known as Château Laroche, a labor of love that took decades to complete and feels like something plucked straight from the pages of an old Arthurian legend.

When was the last time you really saw the stars? Not just a handful of faint pinpricks—but the kind of sky that makes you feel like a speck in the universe. Tucked into Hocking Hills State Park, John Glenn Astronomy Park (JGAP) delivers that rare, cosmic thrill—no telescope required.