Central Ohio

Papa Foti’s Pizza owner Kenny Hawk said his name and...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:34:25 -0400

Papa Foti’s Pizza owner Kenny Hawk said his name and business are damaged after the Fairfield County District Board of Health mistakenly posted a sign on the store’s door ordering it to be closed Friday.

Nationally known airbrush artist and entrepreneur Richard...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:29:02 -0400

Nationally known airbrush artist and entrepreneur Richard Markham puts color into the flames he created on a hood during his presentation to the Auto Body students at Pioneer Career and Technology Center.

The Humane Society of Sandusky County, Ohio, has taken in more...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:08:00 -0400

The Humane Society of Sandusky County, Ohio, has taken in more animals than usual in the past few months, but is having a tough time coming up with enough money to fund their care, society board president Joanne McDowell said.

About 400 people rallied against Ohio Senate Bill 5 on Tuesday...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:07:00 -0400

About 400 people rallied against Ohio Senate Bill 5 on Tuesday in Mansfield’s Central Park, shielding themselves from the cold rain with umbrellas.

Mandi Miller Feige, of Fort Campbell, Ky., and formerly of...

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:23:14 -0500

Mandi Miller Feige, of Fort Campbell, Ky., and formerly of Chillicothe, shares a moment with her husband, SSG Anthony Feige. The Feiges recently were chosen to appear on a Lifetime reality TV series, “Coming Home.”

The Skyview in Lancaster will be one of the first drive-ins in...

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:13:11 -0500

The Skyview in Lancaster will be one of the first drive-ins in the nation to have a digital movie projector.

For the second straight year, Brad Ardrey qualified for the...

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:08:38 -0500

For the second straight year, Brad Ardrey qualified for the finals of amateur strongman competition at The Arnold Sports Festival and placed among the top 10.

Meet the new Miss Muskingum Valley, Kylie Johnson.

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:07:10 -0500

Meet the new Miss Muskingum Valley, Kylie Johnson.

Kevin Martin is more than an NBA star to his hometown of...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:51:33 -0500

Kevin Martin is more than an NBA star to his hometown of Zanesville, Ohio. He works hard to be a man of impact to the community.

“It’s causing a paranoia state,” Ross County...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:41:09 -0500

“It’s causing a paranoia state,” Ross County Sheriff George Lavender said about “bath salts” being used to get high. “Without legislation, our hands are tied on what we can do.”

Think they had a good time at the 50th annual Winter Carnival at...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:37:44 -0500

Think they had a good time at the 50th annual Winter Carnival at Snow Trails in Ohio?

Not one of our photos, but still pretty cool.

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:20:12 -0500

Not one of our photos, but still pretty cool.

North-central Ohio got socked with snow again. Check out a photo...

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:12:21 -0500

North-central Ohio got socked with snow again. Check out a photo gallery.

Bob Foos’ given name is Robert, but rumor has it the...

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:09:15 -0500

Bob Foos’ given name is Robert, but rumor has it the ladies at Ohio Heritage Bank call him “Roberto.”

He’s a crooner with a fan club whose favorite venue — aside from the bank — is the Bob Evans restaurant on Cherry Valley Road; and chances are, if you’ve happened by on a Sunday morning, you’ve heard one or more of his masterpieces.

Jason Miller, 6, laughs as he plays at his home in Newark....

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:23:00 -0500

Jason Miller, 6, laughs as he plays at his home in Newark. Jason, a pediatric cancer survivor, is participating in the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation’s Black Tie Blue Jackets Style Show.

Almost four years ago, Johanna Orozco’s ex-boyfriend shot...

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:19:00 -0500

Almost four years ago, Johanna Orozco’s ex-boyfriend shot her in the face after she accused him of raping her. The 22-year-old Cleveland native told her story to a rapt audience of Mansfield-area middle school, high school and college students.

One of our readers in Chillicothe submitted this image of a...

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:43:00 -0500

One of our readers in Chillicothe submitted this image of a February sunset.

A repair shop in Zanesville is recycling bicycles for a good...

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:40:17 -0500

A repair shop in Zanesville is recycling bicycles for a good cause.

Looking for something better than green beer on St....

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:37:00 -0500

Looking for something better than green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Our brewologist columnist explores a new brew every week.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep began in 2005 in Colorado but has...

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:49:09 -0500

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep began in 2005 in Colorado but has stretched its network of more than 2,400 active volunteers to 18 countries, according to its annual report. In Ohio alone, more than 70 photographers and touch-up artists volunteer their services to parents who lose a baby later than 25 weeks gestational age.